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Why Choose The
Lions Eye Institute

Since its establishment in 1983, the Lions Eye Institute has become a global centre for ophthalmological care and first-class scientific research into the prevention of blindness.

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Our Commitment

You can expect to be treated with kindness and courtesy when you visit us. Our goal is to make your visit to the Lions Eye Institute clinic as pleasant and informative as possible.

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Our Work

We invest in world-class medical research and its translation into clinical practice in metropolitan, rural and remote Western
Australia.

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<p>Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.</p>
<p>The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.</p>
<p>Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.</p>
<p>The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.</p>

Our ophthalmologists

Our ophthalmologists are internationally recognised as leading the field in providing the highest quality eye care for our patients. Between them, they cover the full range of ocular sub-specialties as well as general ophthalmology.

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Our researchers

The Lions Eye Institute boasts some of the world’s leading minds in the quest for answers to eye disease and conditions. Our award-winning medical researchers are at the forefront of national and global projects and collaborations that will change people’s lives.

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News & Events

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Latest News
More than $4.8 million awarded to 25 Western Australian<Br>early-and mid-career researchers
19 November 2025

More than $4.8 million awarded to 25 Western Australian
early-and mid-career researchers

Dr Danial Roshandel receives Near Miss Award to advance personalised treatment for corneal blindness Innovative health and medical research across …

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Vale, Dr Erica Smyth AC
18 November 2025

Vale, Dr Erica Smyth AC

Dr Glen Power, Managing Director 18 November 2025 The Lions Eye Institute is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr …

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Eight Lions Eye Institute researchers recognised<Br>among the world’s top scientists
26 October 2025

Eight Lions Eye Institute researchers recognised
among the world’s top scientists

Stanford University has recognised eight researchers from the Lions Eye Institute among the top two per cent of scientists globally …

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LEI researchers awarded WA Child Research Fund<Br>to advance childhood health and vision studies
22 October 2025

LEI researchers awarded WA Child Research Fund
to advance childhood health and vision studies

Researchers across Western Australia have been awarded major medical research grants through the WA Child Health Research Fund (WACRF) to …

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Sight-saving cancer treatment<Br>now available for WA children
9 October 2025

Sight-saving cancer treatment
now available for WA children

Celebrating World Sight Day 2025 Retinoblastoma is the most common childhood eye cancer and is fatal if left untreated. With …

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Lions Eye Institute announces $14.1 million redevelopment of Western Australia Theatre Complex
26 August 2025

Lions Eye Institute announces $14.1 million redevelopment of Western Australia Theatre Complex

Perth, Western Australia – 26 August 2025 The Lions Eye Institute is proud to announce a $14.1 million redevelopment of …

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Events
Telethon Family Festival 2025
19 October 2025

Telethon Family Festival 2025

Lions Eye Institute at the Telethon Channel 7 Family Festival The Lions Eye Institute participated in Western Australia’s annual flagship community …

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Events
2025 Miocevich Lecture
23 July 2025

2025 Miocevich Lecture

2025 Miocevich Lecture: Advancing gene therapies for inherited retinal disease Held at the Lions Eye Institute | Proudly supported by …

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Events
Professor Lyndon da Cruz Lecture
24 April 2025

Professor Lyndon da Cruz Lecture

Pushing the boundaries of retinal treatments and how we got there: A lecture by Professor Lyndon da Cruz Retinal disease …

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Events
2025 Ian Constable Lecture
27 February 2025

2025 Ian Constable Lecture

Reflections on the 2025 Ian Constable Lecture: Global health challenges & medtech innovation The 25th annual Ian Constable Lecture, hosted …

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2025 Ian Constable Lecture
22 January 2025

2025 Ian Constable Lecture

Global health challenges: How and why innovative MedTech solutions will make a difference Join us for the Lions Eye Institute's …

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Events
Eye to Eye Photographic Competition Exhibition
13 February 2024

Eye to Eye Photographic Competition Exhibition

Eye to Eye Photographic Exhibition In late 2023 the Lions Eye Institute held its very first Eye to Eye Photographic …

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