Since its establishment in 1983, the Lions Eye Institute has become a global centre for ophthalmological care and first-class scientific research into the prevention of blindness.
One of Australia’s largest eye clinics and vision research centres, the Lions Eye Institute undertakes cutting-edge treatments and world-class research to achieve our mission of preventing blindness and curing eye disease.
Supporting this mission is a team of dedicated, internationally renowned researchers and clinicians, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, and an institute-wide commitment to excellence, innovation and best practice.
The first of its kind in Australia, the Lions Eye Institute was created as a not-for-profit medical institute where fee-paying clinical services helped support scientific research.
When patients see their ophthalmologist in our clinics, part of each bill helps fund our research. It works like this:
Our Vision, Purpose and Values
Our vision – our aspiration
Better vision for all.
Our purpose – why we exist
To prevent and cure blindness and eye disease.
Our values
Our values don’t just govern the way we operate internally; they also reinforce our interactions with patients, collaborators, supporters and other external stakeholders. They are the principles that help guide us in the work we do.
Curiosity :
We ask questions, are interested, and never stop learning.
Care :
We consider and respect our patients, collaborators, and each other.
Integrity :
We do what we say we’re going to do, and are accountable, transparent and responsible in our actions.
Impact :
We make a positive difference to the lives of others and the communities in which we operate.
Unity :
We support each other and work as one to achieve common goals.
Why Choose the Lions Eye Institute?
When you choose the Lions Eye Institute you are choosing:
- The unique complementarity of researchers working with clinicians to provide world-class care that is backed by science
- Highly skilled and experienced clinicians
- The most advanced treatments available in the world
- State-of-the-art technology and equipment
- Award-winning researchers who have made world-leading discoveries and advances
- An organisation that is committed to community outreach and making eye care accessible for everyone
The Lions Eye Institute houses:
- One of Australia’s biggest eye clinics, treating approximately 60,000 patients annually
- A Day Surgery Unit conducting approximately 8,000 surgeries annually
- The Lions Save-Sight Foundation
- Lions Laser Vision, Western Australia’s premier refractive surgery centre
- Lions Eye Bank, which collects, processes and distributes eye tissue for transplantation and research purposes
- A large ocular Clinical Trials unit, which currently has more than 40 clinical trials underway
- Lions Outback Vision, which provides outreach services to rural, remote and Indigenous communities throughout Western Australia
- Lions Optics, which provides a full range of optometric services
