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Prof Sutton hands over presidency at ‘best ever’ AUSCRS
This year’s Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS) conference – described by many as the best yet – marked the end of an era as Vision Eye Institute’s Prof Gerard Sutton stepped down from his role as Co-President. Held in Darwin from ...
July 29, 2025
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Wrapping up IOC 2025: innovation, inspiration and collaboration
The first International Orthoptic Congress (IOC) held in Australia in over 20 years certainly didn’t disappoint! With Brisbane playing host from June 27, this global event brought together over 300 delegates from across Australia and overseas, including Japan, China, the UK, Holland and Germany. ...
July 21, 2025
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Vision Eye Institute surgeons offer a look into the future
The cataract and refractive surgery landscape is evolving. Vision Eye Institute surgeons, Professor Gerard Sutton, Dr Christolyn Raj, Dr Alex Ioannidis and Dr Rushmia Karim, provide a forward-looking perspective on how technological innovations are shaping the future of eye surgery in Australia. ...
July 8, 2025
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Vision Eye Institute supporting future of orthoptics at IOC in Brisbane
VEI is furthering support of orthoptists as Platinum Partner for International Orthoptic Congress 2025 ...
June 25, 2025
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Two VEI doctors named among Asia-Pacific’s most influential ophthalmologists
Vision Eye Institute’s Professor Gerard Sutton and Professor Frank Martin have been honoured in this year’s AP EYE 100 list, announced recently at the 40th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress in New Delhi, India. ...
May 26, 2025
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Vision Eye Institute dynamic duo steer Alcon Focus meeting in Sydney
Held at the Sofitel in Sydney, the 2025 Alcon Focus meeting once again showcased the expertise and insights of leading ophthalmologists from across the country. Vision Eye Institute was well-represented, both on and off the podium. The event was moderated by our dynamic duo, ...
April 15, 2025
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Celebrating the women of Vision Eye Institute
In honour of the recent International Women’s Day, we celebrate a cross-section of the ‘Women of Vision Eye Institute’ – from our clinics and day hospitals to executive team (and everything in between). Here are some of their stories of career progression, work-life balance, ...
March 21, 2025
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Patient feedback confirms our world-class experience
The NPS scores displayed on our website are updated periodically based on current patient feedback *** At Vision Eye Institute, we’re committed to providing exceptional care to patients and are continually striving to improve our service – which is why patient feedback is so ...
February 4, 2025
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Our healthcare collaborations raise the bar for patient care
At Vision Eye Institute, we are dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to patients. A key part of this commitment is our close collaboration with optometrists and GPs, who are often the first point of contact for your eye health concerns. In 2024, our ...
December 16, 2024
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Triple treat: Highlights from the RANZCO, AONA and OA 2024 Conferences
In early November, Adelaide simultaneously hosted three of the biggest conferences on the ophthalmic calendar: the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Annual Scientific Congress, the Australian Ophthalmic Nurses’ Association (AONA) Conference, and the Orthoptics Australia (OA) Annual Conference. Vision Eye ...
December 5, 2024
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VEI surgeons celebrate 10 years of putting a SMILE on Sydneysiders’ dials
This month, Vision Eye Institute Sydney’s leading-edge laser eye surgeons celebrated an exciting milestone – 10 years of performing small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE ®) laser eye surgery. Our team, which includes some of the first Australian surgeons to perform SMILE, has completed around ...
September 17, 2024
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Vision Eye Institute’s national team of doctors share their expertise
It’s been a busy few months for our national team of doctors and clinical staff, who dedicated their time outside of seeing patients to sharing their expertise at a variety of continuing professional development (CPD) events for optometrists. Here’s a snapshot of recent events. ...
June 13, 2024
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Vision Eye Institute and Guide Dogs explore collaboration
Two of Australia’s largest national organisations are exploring ways to work together and improve the whole-of-care journey for people with low vision or blindness. Vision Eye Institute and Guide Dogs both provide important care for those who are vision impaired. A collaborative relationship could ...
June 4, 2024
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Record research grant awarded to Prof Gerard Sutton
Prof Gerard Sutton’s BIENCO consortium has been awarded a landmark research grant by the Australian Government to manufacture its bioengineered corneas for global distribution, potentially restoring sight to millions. BIENCO is an Australian consortium of experts from leading institutions around the country – the ...
May 29, 2024
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Vision Eye Institute and Sight For All collaborate under a shared vision
Vision Eye Institute (VEI) has put its support behind Sight For All to help the Australian charity in its quest to advance eyecare for underprivileged communities around the world. A shared goal to transform lives CEO Amanda Cranage says the synergy between both organisations ...
May 3, 2024
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A whirlwind start to 2024 for VEI doctors
Our doctors have been busy sharing their expertise and connecting with colleagues at home and abroad! Here’s a peek at some of their events. Focus Cataract and Refractive Symposium, Sydney (April 2024) A/Prof Michael Lawless commenced the session with an engaging presentation, ‘The now ...
April 23, 2024
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Amanda Cranage on her remarkable journey to CEO
Myles Hume from Insight ophthalmic magazine sat down with Amanda Cranage to find out more about the journey that took her from orthoptist to CEO of Vision Eye Institute – Australia’s largest private provider of ophthalmic services. Excerpt from the article: In fact, Cranage ...
February 27, 2024
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Heading into the new year with a laser focus – Summer newsletter 2023
What an amazing year it’s been! As we edge closer to 2024, we would like to extend a big thank you to our patients. It has been a privilege to provide you with specialist eye care this year, and we look forward to continuing ...
December 18, 2023
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Sixty years in ophthalmology and never a dull moment!
Much of Dr Roger McGuinness’s life has intertwined with his career in ophthalmology. In fact, he even met his wife through his colleague. Sixty years into his career, Dr McGuinness has made significant contributions to ophthalmology, with milestones that many can only dream of. ...
December 14, 2023
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Expanding our vision: a snapshot of 2023 at Vision Eye Institute
This year has flown by! With the holiday season fast approaching, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on another incredible year at Vision Eye Institute. 2023 marked the beginning of a new era for us, with the appointment of our new CEO ...
December 7, 2023
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
COVID-19 Update Vision Eye Institute is committed to keeping our patients, their families and carers, and our staff safe. Guided by our In Safe Hands program, our clinics and day surgeries continue to observe strict infection control measures. For further information about Vision ...
November 22, 2023
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Cataract surgery benefits – Spring newsletter 2023
When considering cataract surgery, most people focus on how their eyesight will improve. But did you know that cataract surgery has potential benefits for overall health and quality of life? Reduced falls, fractures and surgical complications; better mental health and greater independence are just ...
November 2, 2023
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An eye-opening experience for optometry students at Vision Eye Institute
As part of our commitment to nurturing the next generation of eye health professionals and ensuring the best care for patients, Vision Eye Institute regularly hosts optometry students at our clinics across Australia. During their time with us, students are given the opportunity to ...
August 29, 2023
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Our support staff shone at AUSCRS
As we reflect on the recent AUSCRS conference, we can’t help but feel immensely proud of our staff for their contributions to the program. As always, our doctors did an incredible job presenting, moderating and chairing sessions. Dr Paul Athanasiov, Prof Colin Chan, Dr ...
August 15, 2023
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A fond farewell to the Townsville clinic
Dr Lee Lenton and his team recently had their final day at Vision Eye Institute Townsville, which closed its doors on 30 June. From 1 July, Dr Lenton will see patients exclusively from our state-of-the-art Brisbane clinic and perform surgical procedures at the co-located ...
July 3, 2023
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Western Eye Specialists joins forces with Vision Eye Institute
Vision Eye Institute has partnered with Western Eye Specialists to create the largest private ophthalmology clinic in Melbourne. Consulting across three locations in Melbourne’s Western suburbs, Western Eye Specialists has been providing comprehensive eye care to local residents for over 30 years. The partnership ...
July 3, 2023
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An exciting update to the Windsor Gardens clinic team
Windsor Gardens is pleased to announce the expansion of our doctor team. After consulting at our Kurralta Park location for several years, highly experienced ophthalmologist Dr David Handley is now seeing patients at Vision Eye Institute’s Windsor Gardens clinic. Dr Handley is a general ...
June 26, 2023
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Vision Eye Institute welcomes new CEO
Vision Eye Institute, Australia’s largest private ophthalmology provider and operator of eleven day surgeries through Vision Hospital Group, announced today a change in its leadership: James Thiedeman has stepped down from the position of Chief Executive Officer after more than five and a half ...
June 21, 2023
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The end of an era: Mosman clinic has its last day
It was a bittersweet final day for staff at our Mosman clinic, which recently merged with our Chatswood clinic. Vision Eye Institute Mosman opened its doors in 2003 and has been providing high-quality eye care to the local community for 20 years. ‘I have ...
June 1, 2023
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The Vision Way staff award winners
The winners of The Vision Way Awards – our quarterly staff awards – have been announced! Sherreen Jassal and her team. Jacinta Goldsack, our People and Culture Manager, says The Vision Way Awards celebrates staff members who embody our shared values, known as The ...
May 29, 2023
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A/Prof Michael Lawless’ laser focus
An internationally-recognised expert in vision correction surgery, A/Prof Michael Lawless has always stayed at the cutting edge of laser eye surgery technology. In 1995, he was the first New South Wales surgeon to perform the first generation of LASIK laser eye surgery. In March ...
May 19, 2023
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Eyes on dementia – Autumun newsletter 2023
Did you know that our doctors are frequently involved in scientific research? For instance, A/Prof Tim Roberts recently contributed to a study which found that people with dementia are often also visually impaired. Since poor vision negatively impacts the quality of life of people ...
April 7, 2023
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Dr Ed Boets in Insight Magazine: An insider’s view on rural ophthalmology
Dr Ed Boets recently published an article in Insight Magazine about his experiences relocating from The Netherlands to Mackay, Queensland. This fascinating read includes details of his idyllic lifestyle as well as the challenges of rural ophthalmology. ...
April 6, 2023
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New eye injection clinic at Blackburn South with Dr Christolyn Raj
Retinal medicine expert Dr Christolyn Raj has opened up a new eye injection clinic at our Blackburn South location, with appointments available on Friday afternoons. Dr Raj is a Melbourne-trained ophthalmologist and a key figure in retinal medicine. She has considerable expertise in the ...
March 16, 2023
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Dr Jack Kane joins our Melbourne clinic
Last December, we welcomed a new doctor partner, Dr Jack Kane, to our Camberwell clinic. We are pleased to announce that Dr Kane is also consulting at Vision Eye Institute Melbourne on St Kilda Rd. Dr Kane is an internationally renowned expert in cataract ...
March 2, 2023
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First round of research grants awarded by our Future Vision Foundation!
Following significant interest, the Future Vision Foundation is pleased to announce the successful applicants for the first round of grant funding. Launched in 2021 by Vision Eye Institute, the not-for-profit research foundation encourages and supports the research efforts of staff and associated clinicians. This ...
September 26, 2022
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Laser eye surgery is now available in Adelaide
We are excited to announce that Vision Eye Institute North Adelaide, in partnership with Eye Surgeons SA, is now offering laser eye surgery. Highly skilled surgeons, Dr Paul Athanasiov and Dr Simone Beheregaray, will provide laser eye surgery services including LASIK, ASLA/PRK and refractive ...
September 12, 2022
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Laser eye surgery consultations now at Blackburn, Camberwell and Coburg
We are pleased to announce that laser eye surgery consultations are now available at our Blackburn, Camberwell and Coburg clinics, as well as our dedicated laser clinic at Vision Eye Institute Melbourne (St Kilda Road). Services now available: Free laser eye surgery suitability assessments ...
August 26, 2022
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Cataract surgery significantly reduces the risk of falls
A recent Australian study found that cataract surgery significantly reduces the risk of falls in older adults, with the greatest reduction occurring once vision is restored in both eyes.1 The FOCUS study followed patients at eight Australian public hospitals, who had been referred for ...
August 3, 2022
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Prof Gerard Sutton has initiated a new indigenous eye care program
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to eye health – the rate of blindness and vision loss among Indigenous people is three times that of other Australians. Recently, Vision Eye Institute’s Prof Gerard Sutton initiated a ...
July 7, 2022
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Vision Eye Institute announces new National Medical Director
Congratulations to the new National Medical Director of Vision Eye Institute, Dr Lewis Levitz. He takes over from esteemed colleague A/Prof Tim Roberts, who has helped steer the organisation through a number of significant events over the last eight years. Dr Levitz is a ...
June 8, 2022
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Congratulations to our LEAD program graduates
Congratulations to the graduates of this year’s Vision Eye Institute and Vision Hospital Group LEAD (Leadership Enhancement and Development) Program! LEAD is a 12-month initiative that fosters the development of high-performing Vision Eye Institute and Vision Hospital Group staff who display the potential to ...
May 20, 2022
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Five minutes with our Clinical Optometrists
To celebrate World Optometry Day, we asked the incredible optometrists that work at Vision Eye Institute a few thought-provoking questions. Take a look at their answers below. Elena Carrabs Which Vision Eye Institute clinic do you work at? I’m at the Chatswood clinic in ...
March 22, 2022
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Vision Eye Institute partners with Tennyson Eye Centre (South Australia)
Vision Eye Institute has partnered with Tennyson Eye Centre, adding a new specialist ophthalmology clinic (Kurralta Park) to our South Australian network. ‘We are delighted to bring together Vision Eye Institute and Tennyson Eye Centre to share the best of both practices,’ says James ...
February 16, 2022
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Professor Rasik Vajpayee joins our Camberwell clinic
One of Vision Eye Institute’s highly respected and experienced ophthalmologists, Prof Rasik Vajpayee, is now consulting at Vision Eye Institute Camberwell on Thursdays. Prof Vajpayee’s main areas of expertise are cataract and corneal surgeries and he previously served as Head of Cornea and Cataract ...
February 11, 2022
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Dr James La Nauze awarded Member (AM) in the Order of Australia
Vision Eye Institute’s Dr James La Nauze has been awarded Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for his service to ophthalmology and not-for-profit organisations! After completing his ophthalmology training, Dr La Nauze worked in Albury, NSW for 20 years. ...
February 4, 2022
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At 30, we see our place in the world through fresh eyes
In our 20s, we reach a crossroads. Pathways to ‘real adulthood’ start to come into focus. The paths we choose — career, relationships, lifestyle, identity — will shape our life. By the time we reach 30, we can see the direction we want to ...
December 22, 2021
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Vision Eye Institute celebrates 20th anniversary
This year marks 20 years of excellence in patient care, research and education for Vision Eye Institute, one of Australia’s largest and most respected providers of specialist eye care and an established operator of day hospitals. We are delighted to announce the launch of ...
November 24, 2021
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Dr Uday Bhatt nominated for The Fred Awards
There’s a familiar name on this year’s list of Fred Awards nominees – Vision Eye Institute’s Dr Uday Bhatt! Given by The Fred Hollows Foundation, this national award celebrates the humanitarian work of Australians who ’embody kindness, compassion and integrity in their everyday lives’.1 ...
November 11, 2021
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Vision Eye Institute expands to South Australia
Vision Eye Institute has partnered with Eye Surgeons SA (ESSA), adding two new clinics (North Adelaide and Windsor Gardens) and three other consulting locations to our network. ‘We are delighted to bring together Vision Eye Institute and ESSA to share the best of both ...
November 4, 2021
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Celebrating the charitable work of Vision Eye Institute doctors
With an emphasis on being mindful of your eye health, the theme of this year’s World Sight Day on 14 October is #LoveYourEyes. Unfortunately, many people across the globe face limited access to healthcare services for their eyes. That’s why we’d like to take ...
October 14, 2021
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Amanda Cranage joins the Board of Alina Vision
Vision Eye Institute’s General Manager – Victorian Operations and National Projects, Amanda Cranage, has joined social enterprise eye health organisation Alina Vision as its newest Board member. ‘Alina Vision brings together excellence in eye care along with affordability and sustainability. I am particularly thrilled ...
August 20, 2021
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Vision Eye Institute featured in APAC Outlook Magazine
We are pleased to announce we have been featured in the June edition of APAC Outlook Magazine – a digital and print publication dedicated to sharing the latest news and trends across the full range of industrial sectors, including healthcare. Issue 50 of the ...
June 24, 2021
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Dr Joe Reich’s fifth book released
As well as being a highly experienced cataract and refractive surgeon, Vision Eye Institute’s Dr Joe Reich AM is an accomplished artist and author. He also donates 100% of the proceeds from sales of his books and paintings to charity. Dr Reich recently released ...
June 16, 2021
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New patient and staff safety program
Vision Eye Institute is pleased to announce the launch of our new patient and staff safety program, In Safe Hands. ‘The health, safety and wellbeing of our patients, doctors and staff is our top priority,’ says James Thiedeman, Vision Eye Institute’s CEO. ‘That’s why ...
May 21, 2021
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Tuggerah Lakes clinic now open
We are pleased to announce that Vision Eye Institute has opened a new clinic to provide high-quality eye care to Central Coast residents. The clinic is conveniently located in the Kanwal Medical Complex (within the Wyong Public Hospital medical precinct), across the road from ...
May 7, 2021
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Dr Mark Loane AM featured in The Australian
Vision Eye Institute’s Dr Mark Loane AM has been featured in The Australian, in an article acknowledging star Australian Rugby Union players. Dr Loane was a celebrated member of the Wallabies and his strength and speed earned him the nickname, ‘A Train Without a ...
January 28, 2021
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Fee update for our Footscray clinic
From 1 January 2021, a fee applies to consultations at Vision Eye Institute Footscray. This change includes appointments that have already been scheduled for 2021. Vision Eye Institute Footscray is a private medical clinic providing high-quality specialist eye care to local residents – since ...
December 15, 2020
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Fee update for our Coburg clinic
Vision Eye Institute Coburg is no longer able to provide bulk-billed consultations from 1 January 2021. This change includes appointments that have already been scheduled for 2021. Vision Eye Institute Coburg is a private medical clinic providing high-quality specialist eye care to local residents. ...
December 3, 2020
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Prof Sutton reflects on his time as Chief Ophthalmologist at the Sydney Olympics
Twenty years on from the Sydney Olympics, Prof Gerard Sutton reflects on his experiences as Chief Ophthalmologist at the Games. From the eye injuries he treated to the people he met, Prof Sutton shares some memorable moments. ...
September 30, 2020
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Why we need corneal bioengineering
Vision Eye Institute’s Prof Gerard Sutton has teamed up with ACES at the University of Wollongong to pioneer a new technique to bioprint corneas. ‘People suffering corneal blindness will not have to wait for someone to die to receive a sight-restoring cornea,’ Prof Sutton ...
September 9, 2020
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Eyes on the job: injuries and safety eyewear
With lots more people getting handy around the house during COVID-19, there has been an increase in DIY-related eye injury. In this Insight article, Vision Eye Institute’s Medical Director A/Prof Tim Roberts and other experts discuss home-based and workplace injuries and how wearing adequate ...
September 9, 2020
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Vision Eye Institute is COVID Safe!
We’re pleased to announce that all of our NSW clinics and day surgeries are now registered as COVID Safe businesses. The COVID Safe program, a NSW Government initiative, formally recognises businesses that are playing their part to keep the community safe from coronavirus. As ...
July 8, 2020
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Celebrating 25 years of patient care at Vision Eye Institute Melbourne
This year, Vision Eye Institute Melbourne celebrates twenty-five years of patient care. The clinic’s long history makes for an interesting story. In 1991, several refractive surgeons from the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital established the original Melbourne Excimer Laser Group. Founding members of ...
June 5, 2020
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Dr Mark Loane AM celebrates Queensland Day 2020
In the lead up to Queensland Day (6 June), Neil Breen has dedicated a segment in each of his 4BC Breakfast shows to celebrating the Queensland Greats. And, in our humble opinion, his most important guest was our very own Queensland Great, cataract surgeon ...
June 5, 2020
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Expanding eye injection clinic opens options for care
Mivision recently spoke to one of our retinal ophthalmologists Dr Devinder Chauhan and Melbourne patient John Agius about the importance of eye injections and Vision Eye Institute’s dedicated eye injection clinic in Boronia, Victoria. ...
June 4, 2020
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Affordable eye injection service at Vision Eye Institute Boronia
Recognising the confusion surrounding recent COVID-19 social distancing measures, Vision Eye Institute retinal specialist Dr Devinder Chauhan wants to remind patients that eye injections are considered an essential medical service. ‘It’s really important for people to understand that the main reason for continuing eye ...
May 4, 2020
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Vision Eye Institute featured on the cover of Asia Outlook Magazine
We are excited to announce that we have been featured on the cover of the latest issue of Asia Outlook magazine – a digital and print publication dedicated to sharing the latest news, trends and success stories across the full range of industrial sectors, ...
April 30, 2020
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Upcoming patient information session on wet macular degeneration
Wet AMD – Important treatment tips A joint Macular Disease Foundation Australia and Vision Eye Institute event Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and their carers, family members and friends are invited to a special information session about treatment tips and the support ...
February 24, 2020
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Vision Eye Institute sites achieve perfect audit score
Vision Eye Institute is committed to providing all patients with access to high-quality facilities (both clinics and day surgeries) around the country. In Australia, all day surgeries are required to meet the National Safety and Quality in Health Services Standards (NSQHSS). These Standards were ...
February 3, 2020
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Windsor Gardens Day Surgery turns 1!
Our day surgery facility in Adelaide, Windsor Gardens Day Surgery, officially turned one on 10 January 2020! A big congratulations to Annette Nelson (General Manager and Director of Nursing), her incredible team and all the surgeons who operate at Windsor Gardens Day Surgery. Their ...
February 3, 2020
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Virtual consultations now available at Hurstville clinic
Vision Eye Institute’s Hurstville clinic is now offering virtual consultations with A/Prof Michael Lawless and Prof Gerard Sutton to increase their availability to patients seeking laser eye surgery. This follows increased demand for vision correction procedures at our refractive clinics in Sydney, including LASIK, SMILE®, ...
October 30, 2019
