Queensland Eye Institute

20/11/2025

Catching our breath after a big week in Melbourne 🧑‍🎓🏆🔬👩‍💼

QEI ophthalmologists, executives and managers immersed themselves in teaching, learning and networking at the recent RANZCO scientific meeting in Melbourne.
Associate Professor Anthony Kwan presented on the future of surgical interventions for age-related macular degeneration as part of the Shirley Sarks Memorial Course.
Dr Alexandra Manta was recognised with a RANZCO award for excellence in training and shared an award for best ophthalmic surgery film.
Trudi Ferdinando and Sandi McMurray from the clinic management team attended the associated practice managers conference, while Clinical Operations Coordinator Tina Huynh dipped her toe in both the scientific and clinical management events.
Sponsored delegates from neighbouring pacific countries enjoyed the wet lab teaching as part of the Global Eye Health Network events, organised by QEI and co-chaired by Professor Mark Radford.
QEI scientists, including post-grad students Julia Yamazake-Tan, Kevin Jiang and Nadja Pop, had two posters on display, showcasing QEI research on autologous fat transfer and trans-conjunctival photochemical cross linking of tarsal plates.

19/11/2025

QEI’s Professor Mark Radford joined more than 100 guests at Parliament House in Canberra recently, to celebrate 25 years of Vision 2020 Australia driving change across the vision care sector.

The Parliamentary Friends Group for Eye Health and Vision Care event gathered leaders from government, health, research, industry, and services with a common interest in the eye health and vision care.

📸 Vision2020 Australia CEO Carly Iles, Vision2020 Australia Chair (immediate past) Hon Christopher Pyne and Professor Mark Radford

13/11/2025

As spring draws to a close the QEI Foundation is wrapping up its microplate reader appeal. Thank you to the many generous donors who’ve supported this cause already. You’ve helped raise nearly $13,000 towards the cost of vital laboratory equipment.
Are you learning about this for the first time? There’s still time to contribute. Read more about this special appeal and donate at the link below.

The Queensland Eye Institute (QEI) Foundation has funded vision research for more than 60 years, working to eradicate preventable blindness. This spring the QEI Foundation is running a special appeal to replace a Microplate Reader, equipment that detects and quantifies chemical, biological, or physi...

08/10/2025

We join the global community in celebrating World Sight Day — highlighting the shared commitment to ensuring eye care is accessible, available, and affordable for all. The Queensland Eye Institute continues to pursue these aims through its advocacy initiatives and advanced clinical services. Read about it here ⬇️

https://qei.org.au/news/world-sight-day-2025/

05/10/2025

Optometrists, sharpen your pencils - A reminder QEI’s next optometry workshop is slated for Tuesday 7th October. This free, interactive therapeutic workshop will be run by the Queensland Eye Institute clinical faculty.

Details here https://qei.org.au/events/optometry-workshop-3/

03/10/2025

🇬🇧🎂 KING’S BIRTHDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY CLOSURE 🎂🇬🇧

The Queensland Eye Institute Clinics will be closed Monday 6th of October for the King’s Birthday public holiday.

We will be back in the clinic as usual on Tuesday 7th of October.

26/09/2025

The Queensland Eye Institute Foundation has funded vision research for more than 60 years, working to eradicate preventable blindness. Resourcing its scientific program has always been a challenge, but the generous support of community donors has ensured continued progress.
This spring the QEI Foundation is running a special appeal to replace a microplate reader, equipment that detects and quantifies chemical, biological, or physical reactions or properties within the wells of a microplate. It's essential for efficient screening in research, diagnostics, and drug discovery.
The system in QEI’s laboratory has failed beyond repair and replacing it is now a priority. Our scientists currently face significant delays, relying on a rented machine when one can be sourced, or travelling to other labs to complete their work.
Throughout September, October and November, every donation made to the QEI Foundation will go directly towards purchasing a new microplate reader system.

Click the link to donate now https://qei.org.au/qei-foundation/donate/

📸Pictured in the QEI lab is visiting French student Noé Bourgoin examining cells grown on a silk sericin gel. QEI is investigating the anti-oxidative effect of silk sericin and its potential to treat retinal diseases as part of its ophthalmic bioengineering and biomaterials research program.

25/09/2025

Some great images of QEI ophthalmologists Dr Brendan Cronin and Dr David Gunn sharing their knowledge and expertise at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery annual congress in Copenhagen recently. The duo presented a talk on treating , answered questions on a panel and gave one-on-one surgical training in a wetlab setting to colleagues eager to learn more about their sub-specialty surgical techniques. Great work 💯

04/09/2025

Thanks Nadja 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

Recent medical school graduate Nadja Pop is working on QEI’s research projects exploring photochemical crosslinking of collagen. Born in Brisbane to Romanian parents, Nadja’s education journey spans Europe and Australia. She joined QEI’s research team while finishing her medical training in Târgu Mureș, Romania, and hopes to continue her involvement through a PhD, supervised by QEI’s Chief Scientist, Professor Traian Chirila.

Nadja’s contribution goes beyond the science. Now she’s running to save sight, dedicating funds raised through participation in the 2025 Bridge to Brisbane event to the Queensland Eye Institute Foundation.

Follow the link to learn more and sponsor Nadja.

https://bridgetobrisbane.gofundraise.com.au/page/NadjaPop

👟 Bridge to Brisbane – Running to Save Sight👁Hello everyone!This year, I am participating in the Bridge to Brisbane 5 km race on 14 September, running for a cause that is very close to my heart, the Queensland Eye Institute Foundation.Their work in ophthalmic research, education and patient ...

27/08/2025

August marks National Eye Exam Month🔍🩺👁️

Regular eye exams can detect much more than just changes in your vision. A comprehensive eye exam allows an optometrist or ophthalmologist to pick up on both eye conditions and systemic health issues. Eye exams can also detect early signs of conditions like glaucoma, cataracts, high blood pressure and even diabetes.

Protect your eyes and book yourself an eye exam today! Visit Queensland Eye Institute.

Phone: 07 3239 5000
Email: reception@qei.org.au
Web: https://qei.org.au

12/08/2025

🎡 EKKA SHOW DAY CLOSURE 🎡

The Queensland Eye Institute will be closed tomorrow due to the Ekka public holiday. We will be back to business as usual on Thursday 14th August.

Enjoy the Ekka fun!