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This month we received our 7,000th referral for advanced imaging and assessment. I am proud of the role that the dedicated team at CFEH has played in broadening access to early detection for all people in our community, most particularly those who can’t afford to wait – or to pay – for early diagnosis.

Yours sincerely,
Prof. Michael Kalloniatis
Centre Director

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Ophthalmologist Tops Referrals

Celebrating One Year of Helping at-risk Australians Preserve their Vision

CFEH has received more than 7,000 referrals for advanced imaging, marking another milestone since opening its doors to the public around 18 months ago. More...

Clients and Referrers Rate CFEH Highly 

Saving Sight, Saving Lives

CFEH has now assisted more than 5,000 ordinary Australians and almost 500 eye-care practitioners through its advanced ocular imaging services provided at no charge. More...

Glaucoma Case Study

New Approach On Track with Optometrists

A 53-year-old Asian female was referred to the CFEH for a glaucoma assessment as a result of a significant family history of glaucoma. More...

Forging Partnerships

Diabetes Australia retinal screening program

When it comes to eye health, few people are aware of how important early detection is in preserving vision. More...

Looking Ahead

Broadening the SCOPE for optometrists

Since opening in late 2009, CFEH has become a valued extension to ophthalmic practices throughout NSW and the ACT. More...

About the Centre

bullet Centre for Eye Health (CFEH) is a joint initiative of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and The University of New South Wales (UNSW).
bullet CFEH aims to save sight through the early detection of eye disease.
bullet CFEH reduces financial, geographic and social barriers to accessing the best eye imaging and diagnostic services available.
bullet With more than 30 state-of-the-art instruments in one location, the Centre and its team of clinical experts provides an extensive range of advanced tests to detect, investigate and monitor eye disease.
"Sometimes it’s hard to know if a patient should be referred to an ophthalmologist or not.
Having a CFEH recommendation is really useful."
Peter Kazacos – Optometrist

"I feel privileged to have received such an excellent service."
Angela, May 2011
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Statistics

bullet More than 7000 referrals have been received.  CFEH Occasions of Service
Correct as of 22nd August 2011
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bullet Close to 35,000 individual tests have been conducted.
bullet Over 40% of clients were born overseas.
bullet More than 70% of clients travel more than 45 minutes to be assessed at CFEH.
 bullet Over 900 eye-care practitioners are registered to utilise the Centre.
   

An initiative of Guide Dogs NSW/ACT and The University of New South Wales