What we do
Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the largest specialist eye hospital in the southern hemisphere. Community support ensures improved access and state-of-the-art care for more than 70,000 patients every year.
453,000
people in Australia are living with vision impairment or blindness*
90%
of vision loss is preventable or treatable with early detection*
80%
of vision loss in Australia is caused by five conditions*
35%
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults have never had an eye examination**
50%
of Australians will require eye care services by 2050*
*Vision2020Australia.org.au
**aihw.gov.au Eye health in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2011
Here’s how you can help
There are lots of ways you can help support our vision to save yours. Get involved by raising funds or consider giving a gift that will increase capacity in these core areas.
