Blogs

Brendan Vote Founder of Tasmanian Eye Institute

A blog about Brendan, the founder of Tasmanian Eye Institute Read more

Gaylene goes to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2019

For many people the luxury of a pair or reading glasses or sunglasses can mean so much. How your donation to provide these items can make a difference and improve someone else's lifestyle. Read more

Jennie at RANZCO, Adelaide 2018

Jennie presented at the National RANZCO Congress Read more

Penny Allen our Research Statistician

An insight into the background of our research statistician and the valuable role she plays as part of the Tasmanian Eye Institute team. Read more

Outback Visit

Brendan Vote volunteers his time to visit regional areas of Western Australia in the Lions Outback Vision Van Read more

Donation of Glasses Outback Australia

Donation of glasses by Brendan during his West Australian outback adventure Read more

Patient Seminars

Patient Seminars held in Ulverstone and Launceston on 30th and 31st October 2019. These were to inform the public of proposed MBS Tasforce changes. Read more

Sunglasses Donated to Lifeguards

Sunglasses donated to Lifeguards and staff at Aquatic Management Services Read more

Latest

#runwiththeworld 61.2km in 42hrs

I appreciate having eyesight so I can put one foot in front of the other to run and enjoy the views along the way, and I'd like to help you raise funds so that hopefully one day, people with blindness can enjoy running like I do.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a complex, genetic eye disease that affects the optic nerve (this connects the eye to the brain). There are many types of glaucoma, and you can find out more information on these types here.

Hemifacial Spasm

Hemifacial spasms happen when the muscles surrounding your eye twitches. There are many causes of hemifacial spasm, and you can read more about this here.

Macular Hole

A Macular Hole is an eye condition where there is a small break in the macula (which is at the back of your eye). How serious is it? Read more to find out.

Accessibility

Who we are

Who are we? We are Tasmanian Eye Institute. We were established in 2008 by Professor Vote, and our 3 core values are Research, Education and Service.

Donate

All donations over $2 are tax deductible and graciously received.

The challenge

Here we have information on some causes of blindness and the impact they can have on those who are visually impaired.

Working on a solution

You can help us work on a solution! Do you have a fundraising idea, some spare time or would like to financially help us reach our goals?

Where we work

We are based in Tasmania to help our local community and our broader Australian community, with the aim that our impact will be felt globally. Our head office is located in Launceston with a satellite location on the North-West Coast.

Buy glasses

Do you buy your reading glasses from the chemist? Consider getting your next pair from us! Not only are they very affordable, but you will be helping someone less fortunate see more clearly.

Campaign for us

We want you to campaign for us!

Mission and values

Our core missions and values are Research, Education and Service. Our focus is providing everyone with the opportunity to open their eyes to the gift of vision. Because for all of us, vision is gold.

Become a corporate supporter

Would you like your business to increase its visibility, whilst also supporting a great cause? We want to hear from you!