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Save Sight Institute

Preserving and restoring vision lost to all eye diseases

We're home to Australia’s leading ophthalmologists, researchers and scientists. We conduct research and clinical trials, treat patients in our clinic and educate the next generation of eye specialists.

We're finding new ways to preserve and restore vision lost to all eye diseases, including glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal dystrophies, uveitis and inflammatory conditions. We have already saved the sight of many people living with eye disease.

We have an involved patient community, who we work with closely to raise awareness and funds for eye research. Known as SightFighters, these committed supporters are an integral part in our mission to cure blindness and vision loss.

The Save Sight Institute is based at the Sydney Eye Hospital.

Study with us

The Specialty of Clinical Ophthalmology and Eye Health at the Save Sight Institute offers a range of courses to advance your clinical or research career in ocular health. With our focus on world-class teaching, our internationally renowned academics are educating future leaders in ophthalmology.

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Clinical trials

Browse a list of current, upcoming and previous clinical trials by condition conducted by research groups across the institute.

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Our research

Our renowned team of laboratory and clinical researchers are at the forefront of ophthalmic breakthroughs. Our findings have already saved the sight of many people living with eye disease.

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