Anzac Day – Nurse Bessie McPhail
This Anzac Day, we honour and remember all who served and sacrificed in war and peacekeeping. Today we share a…
News and Events
Find out more about the latest news from our hospital.
Eye and Ear community program provides accessible care for glaucoma patients
Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in Australia and affects an estimated 300,000 people. With no cure…
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World-first study puts rising hearing loss treatment to the test
As the name suggests, sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSHL) occurs very rapidly and often surprises patients. In many…
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Cochlear implant research enables early diagnosis to improve language development
Since the first paediatric cochlear implant in 1985, the treatment has become the standard intervention for children with…
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Sue’s story: From isolation to reconnection
Sue began experiencing hearing loss in the early 1990s. Living regionally and raising six children, she relied on hearing…
Morrison Place footpath works
Pavement rectification works in Morrison Place will be happening in two phases across January/February: PHASE 1 – Footpath works …
2025 AGM and Staff Excellence Awards
On Thursday 11 December, we presented our 2025 Excellence Awards after our 2024-2025 Annual General Meeting. The Eye…
International Day of People with Disability: Interview with our Disability Liaison Officer
1 in 6 people across the world live with a disability. On International Day of People with Disability,…
New Multilingual Eye Drops Video Series Launched
Five Translated Videos Make Eye Care Instructions More Accessible Breaking Down Language Barriers in Eye Care In a…
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Bringing Life-Changing Hearing Care Closer to Home: Eye and Ear and GV Health’s Regional Cochlear Implant Milestone
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Eye and Ear) and Goulburn Valley (GV) Health have joined forces…
A Landmark Collaboration in Ocular Oncology
In partnership with the Centre for Eye Research Australia (CERA), the Eye and Ear recently hosted a distinguished…
2024-2025 Annual General Meeting Invitation
On behalf of the Eye and Ear’s Board of Directors, Melanie Eagle, Board Chair, cordially invites you to…
Emergency Department re-opened
Our Emergency Department has reopened to patients. A water leak detected yesterday morning led to the temporary closure…
Virtual Care: Making Your Recovery Easier After Cataract Surgery
At the Eye and Ear, we’re committed to providing you with the best possible care. Virtual care is…
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Sight + Sound – Spring edition
Our Sight + Sound newsletter brings our supporters, partners, patients and volunteers closer to the Eye and Ear,…
Bridging the Gap: Supporting Inpatients with Communication Boards
Commitment to clearer patient communication: An Inpatient Ward initiative Coming to a hospital can be an overwhelming experience….
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