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Discovery, Translation and Public Good - Pathway to Eliminating Vision Impairment
 The lecture series brings together authorities from around the globe over one special day to present the latest in vision correction research, ocular health and eye care delivery. The day firstly offers a glimpse of the future of eye care, the latest discoveries in vision research and the opportunities for translation. Following this, global authorities on public health and vision care will shine a light on the pathway to eliminating avoidable blindness and vision impairment.
“Preventable blindness is one of our most tragic and wasteful problems today. By eliminating avoidable blindness we can dramatically improve the education, employment and quality of life for many millions of people. The treatments available for the prevention and cure of blindness are among the most successful and cost effective of all health interventions."
Brien Holden
 Brien Holden has a lifetime of achievement, inspiring innovation and industry. To celebrate his remarkable contributions, the Institute for Eye Research will host the first Brien Holden Lecture Series on Friday, 26 March, 2010.
A wide range of topics will be addressed in the lecture series, informing participants on the latest research, industry news and humanitarian issues in vision correction, ocular health and eye care.
The lecture series will be opened by Professor Fred Hilmer OAM, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of New South Wales, followed by nine speakers working at the cutting edge of vision research and public health for eye care from across the world Brien Holden’s contribution to vision research and public health is now a global success story.
A founder of more than ten research and humanitarian organisations, he has been an inspiration for three decades and received international acclaim. Simply put, Brien Holden is a man with uncommon vision.
The Institute for Eye Research welcomes you to celebrate an extraordinary life of achievements at the inaugural Brien Holden Lecture Series.
Continuing Professional Development
 We are also proud to announce The Optometrists Association Australia have accredited 10 CPD points for the Brien Holden Lecture Series.
Please note* On the registration form you will need to select yes so that attendance records can be released to Optometrists Association Australia. |
