Fred Hollows Foundation Archives

Ophthalmologist Dr Frenky de Jesus with with a couple who underwent bilateral cataract surgery at Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares in Dili, Timor-Leste. Credit: The Fred Hollows Foundation.

The Fred Hollows Foundation and the Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) are taking the lead in a campaign ...

Dr Stephen Godfrey was one of two ophthalmologists to be recognised in Australia Day Honours. Image: Outlook Eye Specialists

Eye surgeons recognised in Australia Day Honours

by rhiannon bowman

January 27, 2022

Ophthalmologists Dr James La Nauze from Melbourne and Dr Stephen Godfrey from Surfers Paradise have been recognised in the 2022 ...

A social media campaign, #LoveYourEyes, is urging Australians to get an eye test this World Sight Day. Image: Michael Amendolia

World Sight Day shines light on importance of eye tests

by rhiannon bowman

October 14, 2021

New data released to mark World Sight Day (14 October) has put the spotlight on how the COVID-19 pandemic has ...

Australia's first and only Indigenous ophthalmologist Dr Kris Rallah-Baker.

Ophthalmic sector backs First Nations voice to parliament

by Myles Hume

February 1, 2021

The Fred Hollows Foundation, RANZCO and Australia’s first Aboriginal ophthalmologist Associate Professor Kris Rallah-Baker have formed an alliance to call ...

Dr James Muecke (from left), Prof Robert Casson, Prof Brien Holden and Prof Hugh Taylor.

Aussies hailed for contribution to global Vision 2020 initiative

by Myles Hume

January 18, 2021

Several Australians have been recognised for their contributions to global eye health during the past two decades as part of ...

The JobKeeper program may not be enough for charities like the Fred Hollows Foundation. Image: Michael-Amendolia/The-Fred-Hollows

Financial lifeline may not save Australian charities

by rhiannon bowman

April 15, 2020

Australian charities and not-for-profits are feeling the strain of coronavirus through a combination of dwindling funds, ineligibility for government aid ...