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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.

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.

Our Work

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

<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

Latest News
New research to understand the impact of a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy diagnosis
6 March 2025

New research to understand the impact of a Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy diagnosis

After an astounding 35 years of research into Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), Professor David Mackey AO and his team …

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New Telethon grants vital to advancing children’s eye health
26 February 2025

New Telethon grants vital to advancing children’s eye health

Telethon grants will enable researchers at the Lions Eye Institute to create eye growth charts for children, identify children at …

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2025 Autumn Vision News
26 February 2025

2025 Autumn Vision News

Vision News is the Lions Eye Institute's bi-annual newsletter showcasing the groundbreaking work being done by our medical research teams, …

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Understanding the impact of eye tissue donation
22 February 2025

Understanding the impact of eye tissue donation

The gift of eye tissue donation is a powerful act that can restore vision and transform lives In Western Australia, …

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Kate’s journey sparks a generous <br>gift for glaucoma research
21 February 2025

Kate’s journey sparks a generous
gift for glaucoma research

Kate was born with cataracts, and when she was only nine weeks old, she had them surgically removed. Unfortunately, after …

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Celebrating the 25th annual Ian Constable Lecture in 2025
20 February 2025

Celebrating the 25th annual Ian Constable Lecture in 2025

The Ian Constable Lecture, a premier scientific event in Perth, Western Australia, marks its 25th anniversary in 2025. Since its …

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 …

Events
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 …

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 …

Events
Eye to Eye Photographic Competition
1 November 2023

Eye to Eye Photographic Competition

Thank you to everyone who entered the Eye to Eye Photographic Competition. The competition is now closed. View the winners …

Events
2023 Telethon Family Festival
21 September 2023

2023 Telethon Family Festival

Join us for the 2023 Telethon Family Festival Join the Lions Eye Institute at Telethon Family Festival on Sunday, 22 …

Events
2023 Ian Constable Lecture
8 June 2023

2023 Ian Constable Lecture

  Understanding glaucoma through imaging of single cells In the Lions Eye Institute’s 40th year, please join Professor Balwantray Chauhan …

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