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Find out more about the latest news from our hospital.

- International Nurses Day 2022 a head shot of each nurse featured in this article

May 9, 2022 | Events, News

International Nurses Day 2022

This International Nurses Day we’re celebrating some of the lesser-known heroes of The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear…

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- 10 years of healthy ears Stephen OLeary examining patient Mundarra Blow's ear

April 20, 2022 | Events, Patient Stories

10 years of healthy ears

April 2022 marks 10 years of the partnership between Victorian Aboriginal Health Service (VAHS) and The Royal Victorian…

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- Lasting legacy Kim and Thi Rang smiling together

April 19, 2022 | Interviews, Patient Stories

Lasting legacy

Eye and Ear patient Thi Rang grew up in Saigon during the Vietnam war, and as an only…

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- New perioperative suite Periop nurses in scrubs and face masks smiling and making heart symbols with their hands

| Redevelopment, Staff stories

New perioperative suite

As we progress through 2022, it is timely to reflect on the year that was 2021, in particular…

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- Hereditary eye condition doesn’t stop father-son duo Smiling Steeds family

| Patient Stories

Hereditary eye condition doesn’t stop father-son duo

The Steeds are an extraordinary family. Donna and David have four children, Jasper (17), Shelby (15) and twin…

Read more - Hereditary eye condition doesn’t stop father-son duo

- Discovery of gene saves sight for generations to come Erika after her eye surgery

March 24, 2022 | Patient Stories, Research

Discovery of gene saves sight for generations to come

It was a ticking time bomb…Erika could have woken one day and been completely blind.” Those are words…

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- Pharmacist Shared Medicines List (PSML) – National first safety initiative at the Eye and Ear Eye and ear staff pointing at a computer, standing in front of prescription medications at the Eye and Ear.

March 9, 2022 | News

Pharmacist Shared Medicines List (PSML) – National first safety initiative at the Eye and Ear

This week the Eye and Ear were recognised as the first hospital in Australia to implement the Pharmacist…

Read more - Pharmacist Shared Medicines List (PSML) – National first safety initiative at the Eye and Ear

- Dr Elsie Chan: gender parity Dr Elsie Chan, Ophthalmologist

March 7, 2022 | Interviews, News

Dr Elsie Chan: gender parity

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we’ll be highlighting some of the incredible work being undertaken by women…

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- Albert Street footpath closed Monday 7 March – Friday 11 March footpath closure written in bold text

| News

Albert Street footpath closed Monday 7 March – Friday 11 March

Coming to the Eye and Ear this week? As part of our hospital redevelopment, the Albert Street footpath…

Read more - Albert Street footpath closed Monday 7 March – Friday 11 March

- FED trial reduces the need for a corneal transplant Elsie and Elaine

| Patient Stories, Research

FED trial reduces the need for a corneal transplant

A new treatment being investigated for the hereditary eye condition Fuch’s Endothelial Dystrophy (FED) is improving patients’ vision…

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- 100 years of Dr Jean Littlejohn collage of Jean littlejohn, black and white images taken of her at the Eye and Ear hospital

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100 years of Dr Jean Littlejohn

As a part of this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, we are recognising 100 years since Dr Jean…

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- 3D Printed Anatomical Orbital Model for Anaesthesia and Ophthalmology Trainees soft tissue 3D print of an eye

March 3, 2022 | News, Research

3D Printed Anatomical Orbital Model for Anaesthesia and Ophthalmology Trainees

More than half of Australia’s population over the age of 65 have a cataract in need of repair,…

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