Gordon Eye Surgery

31/08/2026

Healthy Eye Aging Month is observed every September to raise awareness about age-related vision changes and diseases. While vision naturally deteriorates, loss isn't inevitable. Key preventive habits include eating nutrient-rich diets, wearing UV sunglasses, and getting annual dilated eye exams, especially after age 40.

20/08/2026

19/08/2026

16/08/2026

Contact Lens Health Week is an annual initiative to promote safe, hygienic habits that prevent eye infections. It highlights that contacts are medical devices requiring proper care, focusing on cleaning, storing, and replacing lenses correctly.

07/08/2026

Today on World Ophthalmologist Day, we celebrate our incredible medical and surgical professionals who protect and restore our sight!

Appearing in our appreciation shots are A/Prof Painter AM, Dr Younan, and Dr Symes - thank you!

02/08/2026

National Stroke Week highlights the critical role of eye care, as vision loss is a primary symptom of a stroke or "eye stroke". Around one-third of stroke survivors experience permanent vision changes, making specialized eye care vital for early diagnosis, rehabilitation, and long-term quality of life. Eye care professionals use targeted visual defect screening tools to identify exactly how a stroke has affected a patient's brain and eyes. Book an appointment to discuss with your eye care team if you have any concerns.

11/07/2026

National Diabetes Week brings critical focus of people with type 2 diabetes expected to develop diabetic eye disease within 20 years. With nearly 300 Australians diagnosed daily, the focus is on preventing retinopathy—a leading cause of blindness—which is 98% preventable with early detection, yet many with diabetes do not get their eyes checked regularly.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to our superstar technician, Kirsty on reaching her 15th anniversary at GES! Today marks your incredible journey with us, and we couldn't be more grateful to have you on our team. Your dedication, hard work, and positive spirit truly make a difference every day. Thank you for bringing your best to the table and inspiring those around you. Enjoy your well deserved break and here's to more achievements and shared success on your return and more years to come! 🥂 Cheers to you and all that you do!

05/07/2026

National NAIDOC Week will be held from 5 – 12 July 2026.

The theme for 2026 is "50 Years of Deadly", marking five decades of celebrating the achievements, strength, and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Within the field of eye health, this week serves as a critical time to highlight initiatives reducing the gap in eye care for Indigenous Australians.