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We were delighted to host a visit from our wonderful supporters at Wen Giving recently. They had the opportunity to hear an in-depth update on the groundbreaking research we're conducting into childhood myopia—a condition affecting so many young lives around the world. 👓 The World Health Organization predicts that by 2050, 50 per cent of the global population will be affected by myopia, with 10 per cent of these individuals developing high myopia. In Australia, approximately 30 per cent of adults and 4.5 per cent of children aged 0-14 years are currently affected by myopia. Childhood myopia can progress to high myopia in adulthood, leading to devastating impacts on vision and quality of life. The increasing prevalence of myopia in children as young as six years old is a growing public concern. If left untreated, childhood myopia can result in severe vision problems later in life, including an increased risk of retinal detachment, glaucoma, and even blindness. Thanks to generous support from Wen Giving, our team is making significant strides in understanding and combatting this widespread issue. Together, we're paving the way for a future where children can see the world more clearly and live without the limitations of poor vision. 🌍👁️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g3G9XnNr Thank you Wen Giving for your continued commitment to eye health and for being such incredible partners in this important research! 🙌❤️ #lionseyeinstitute #childhoodmyopia #visionresearch #wengiving #hawaiian #eyehealth #bettervisionforall Pictured (L-R): Natalie Muzinich and Mei Wen from Wen Giving, Dr Jessica Mountford, Leah Royle from Wen Giving and Marie Claire Bennetts.

We are excited to share that Lions Eye Institute researcher, Dr Danuta Sampson has recently been named as one of the nine Western Australian 2024 Young Tall Poppies. We congratulate Danuta and all the finalists from Western Australia and other states. The annual Tall Poppy awards are run by the Australian Institute of Policy and Science to honour up and coming scientists who combine world-class research with an enthusiastic commitment to science communication. Their work is collectively shaping the future of health care, our environment and our way of life in ways that we cannot even imagine. #youngtallpoppy #lionseyeinstitute #scienceawards #YTP24 #TallPoppy

Watch out for The West Australian newspaper's 20/20 Vision Eye Care Edition lift out today. The lift out features Lions Eye Institute's ophthalmologist Dr Geoffrey Chan in an article about eye issues at times being a symptom of other medical problems such as diabetes, high cholesterol and thyroid disease. Dr Geoffrey Chan says "this is because the eyes are an optically clear organ, which allows us to visualise blood vessels and they reflect what's going on in the body". Also featured in the lift out are Professors Allison McKendrick and Andrew Turpin who are researching new visual field testing techniques. They are hoping that personalised visual field tests along with a range of imaging measures at the back of the eye will together help detect smaller changes in people's vision earlier. This is particularly important for people living with glaucoma. Learn more about their research here: https://lnkd.in/gg8pjeUP Pick up your copy today 🗞️📰 Pictured: Front cover of The West Australian's 20/20 Vision Eye Care Edition lift out

👁️Stargardt disease talk by Dr Di Huang👁️ Lions Eye Institute researcher, Dr Di Huang will be giving a talk about Stargardt disease at the Lions Eye Institute's Nedland Clinic on Wednesday 25 September at 2.30pm. The talk is titled: Understanding Stargardt disease: Insights from the Ocular Tissue Engineering Group. Full details of the event are as follows: Date: Wednesday 25 September 2024 Time: 2.30pm Venue: Multi-function room (first floor), Lions Eye Institute Nedlands Clinic (AA Block), 2 Verdun Street, Nedlands WA 6009 RSVP: lynne.smithies@lei.org.au For attendance in-person, seating is limited, so please book early. For attendance remotely, a Teams link will be sent to you once you register for the talk. Pictured: Dr Di Huang with Associate Professor Fred Chen with the recently purchased stem cell robot that is boosting our research into inherited retinal diseases.

⏰The countdown is on to the announcement of the Pilbara Challenge winner⏰ Lions Outback Vision has made it to the final ten of the Government of Western Australia's Pilbara Challenge, which is a global challenge for a world-leading medical research and innovation solution to resolve the pressing problem of health service delivery in the Pilbara region. Each finalist has spent the last 12 months progressing their health solution to the proof-of-concept stage and the best solution will take home a $5 million prize supported by the Government of Western Australia's partners, the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, Rio Tinto and BHP. A big thank you to our incredible partners on the ground in the Pilbara who are making this artificial intelligence (AI) leap into real-world practice possible: WACHS, Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA), Diabetes WA, Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS), Karratha Central Healthcare, Nintirri and Panaceum . Gratitude also to our funding partners FHRI, The McCusker Charitable Foundation, and The Fred Hollows Foundation for their unwavering support. We're proud to collaborate with our research partners Aravind, The University of Western Australia, UCL, Google and the University of Oxford, alongside our technology partners Optomed and Topcon. Together, we're driving change! #TheChallenge #Reimagininghealthcare #health #research #funding #fundingopportunity #grants #pilbarahealth #healthcare #australia #westernaustralia For subscribers of The West Australian, read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gX2wXQB6

🎂Happy Birthday to our Midland clinic!!🎂 The Lions Eye Institute Midland clinic officially turns two today! Opened on 12 August 2022, our Midland clinic has become a vital healthcare facility transforming local lives through exceptional eye care services. Led by Dr Hessom Razavi, the Midland clinic is providing patients in Perth’s eastern suburbs and surrounding regions with access to the highest quality eye health services. "Before we established the Midland clinic, public eye clinics were primarily located in areas with the lowest disease prevalence, leaving high-need areas underserved,” said Dr Razavi. The clinic features five subspecialist ophthalmologists covering glaucoma, retina, paediatrics, oculoplastics and general ophthalmology. We are honoured to serve the Midland community and surrounding areas and we are grateful for their support and trust. Our mission is to improve vision and eye health for everyone, and we look forward to continuing our work for many more years to come. Three cheers for Midland, hip hip hooray! To look back at the video that was made for the official opening, visit https://lnkd.in/gPje2_9D

Consultant Emeritus Professor Graham Barrett AM retired from clinical practice at the Lions Eye Institute in June 2024. Professor Barrett has made an extensive and varied contribution to ophthalmology, both nationally and internationally. He is founding and current President of the Australasian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons and Past President of the Asia Pacific Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is the recipient of major international awards and is the first Australian ophthalmologist to win, in the same year, the prestigious Binkhorst, Ridley, Sushruta and Choyce Awards. In 2023, he was also listed in the inaugural Ophthalmologist Power List Hall of Fame, being recognised for the impact of his work that will last well beyond his lifetime. Professor Barrett has developed innovative instruments aimed at improving outcomes for patients undergoing cataract surgery, which are widely used by ophthalmic surgeons. We thank him for almost as many years of working with us as a clinician as we have been operating as an Institute 😄.

Discover the latest updates and the significant impact our research programs and clinics have made in the recently published 2023 Annual Review. 2023 marked our 40th year of saving sight and treating blinding eye conditions at the Lions Eye Institute and with generous philanthropic support and research grants, we have made globally significant scientific breakthroughs and inventions. Research frontiers are continuing to evolve and new rapid advances in technology are showing real promise to further transform the way we diagnose and treat eye disease. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dkAce7vK Pictured: Front cover image of the Lions Eye Institute Annual Review 2023 publication.

At the Lions Eye Institute we continue to advocate for better access to healthcare services for people living in the east metropolitan corridor, including Midland and the surrounding area. Today, Dr Glen Power, CEO, met with Hon Michelle Roberts MLA (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Member for Midland) to continue our dialogue about the Lions Eye Institute's Midland public eye clinic proposal and health services in the eastern metropolitan region. The Hon Michelle Roberts jointly opened the existing Lions Eye Institute Midland Clinic in 2022. As a Minister in previous Labor Governments and as a long-standing local Member, Michelle has been instrumental in encouraging and facilitating the establishment of many health and social services in the east metropolitan region. We will continue to work closely with her as we advocate for this important initiative. Pictured: Hon Michelle Roberts MLA and Dr Glen Power on the steps of Western Australia's Parliament House.

Dr Danial Roshandel of the Lions Eye Institute is leading a novel research initiative for a rare genetic eye disorder. This pioneering work has the potential to make a significant impact. Stay informed about Dr Roshandel's remarkable work addressing the corneal issues caused by congenital aniridia https://ow.ly/ceIK50SuiR2