Lions Eye Institute
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| Motto | Saving sight is our vision |
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| Founder(s) | Lions Club of Australia |
| Established | 1983 |
| Mission | Medical research |
| Focus | Eye disease |
| Chairman | Peter Forbes |
| Managing Director | David Mackey |
| Faculty | University of Western Australia |
| Key people | Peter Forbes (Chairman), David A. Mackey (Managing Director), Chris Whitelock (CFO), Fred K. Chen (Director clinical research), Geoffrey Crawford (Director surgical services), Mariapia Degli-Esposti (Director research), Ian McAllister (Director research). |
| Location | Nedlands, Perth, Western Australia, Australia |
| Website | www |
The Lions Eye Institute (LEI) is an Australian medical research institute affiliated with the University of Western Australia. It was established in 1983 with support of the Lions Club of Australia and headquartered in the Perth suburb of Nedlands, Western Australia. The LEI is a not-for-profit centre of excellence that combines an ophthalmic clinic with scientific discovery developing techniques for the prevention of blindness and the reduction of pain from blinding eye conditions.
At a 1970 convention in Albany, Western Australia, the Western Australian Lions Clubs created the Lions Save Sight Foundation (WA) Inc. with the aim of leading the development of ophthalmic care. In 1975 the Lions Save-Sight Foundation (LSSF) established the Lions Chair in Ophthalmology at the University of Western Australia. Since its establishment, clinical facilities, new equipment, and research laboratories have been strategically commissioned to support the LEI’s core activities. In 1983, under Ian Constable's guidance, the LEI, a not-for-profit organisation was established. With Constable, the LEI became an international centre for scientific research into blindness. Following its development, it relocated to the grounds of Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Its current Managing director David Mackey leads a team of clinicians, medical professionals, researchers and support staff. In 1994, the Institute created in partnership with the University of Western Australia, the Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science (COVS). This centre has an independent University status within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. In 2003, the LEI revised its basis of incorporation from a public benevolent charitable institution to a not-for profit limited liability company.
The LEI employs scientists, clinicians, and support staff to conduct scientific research into blindness with known ophthalmic practices in Australia. The Institute also includes a Laser Vision Centre, Western Australia’s refractive surgery centre; the Lions Eye Bank, Lions Optics and the LSSF. The LEI actively participates in numerous clinical trials for the development of new treatments for eye diseases, in collaboration with scientists, ophthalmologists, and pharmaceutical companies. The Institute receives funds from clinic operations and its grants from organisations such as the National Health and Medical Research Council, individual benefactors and the LSSF.
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