Save Sight Institute

Established as a Foundation of the University of Sydney in 1985, The Save Sight Institute is a not-for-profit organisation working with government and community to save sight. It incorporates the University of Sydney Discipline of Clinical Ophthalmology, Lions NSW Eye Bank, Foresight Australia and Sight for Life Foundation.

In 2010 following an organisational review at the University, SSI became a complying centre of the University. In the same organisational restructure the Save Sight Foundation was established with the charter of overseeing the finances of SSI and donations for vision research conducted at SSI.

The Institute is active in three broad areas - research, teaching and clinical services.

Latest News

• International Recognition for SSI Research

  

  Save Sight Institute's Professor John McAvoy has been awarded the Kinoshita Lectureship by the National Foundation for Eye Research.

• Focused On: The Genetics of Eye Disease

  

  Genetic eye disorders contribute to blindness and partial-sightedness for many with visual disability in our community. Group Leaders: Robyn Jamieson, John Grigg

• The Patient Perspective: Michelle and Josh

  

  We would love to hear from patients willing to share their story. If you are interested please email reception@savesightinstitute.com or call the clinic on (02) 9382 7300

• Gene Therapy Techniques Highly Encouraging

  

  Save Sight Institute hosted Professor Graham Holder from the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Here, he shares some thoughts on the potential of gene therapy in treating patients with eye disease.

• Registrars' Conference - Glaucoma

  

  This year in addition to a comprehensive lecture program we will once again feature 'round table debates', moderated and paneled by expert speakers, to stimulate discussion on glaucoma controversies.

• Sydney Eye Hospital Medical Retinal Fellowship

  

  Offers extensive experience in the management of diabetic eye disease, vascular eye diseases and age related macular degeneration. The Fellowship commences for a fixed-term period of 12-months from January 2012.

• Sydney Eye Hospital Registrars' Manual

  

  The textbook for ophthalmic trainees

• Surfing-related Eye Injuries Study

  

  A questionnaire study examining the incidence and nature of eye injuries due to surfing in NSW