UNSW Optometry Clinic

13/04/2026

Falls are among the most common causes of injury for older people, but many are preventable.

As part of April Falls Month, the UNSW Health Translation Hub (HTH) is hosting a free community event to help you learn practical ways to assess your falls risk and improve balance, stay active, and reduce your risk of falls.

There will be light catering available.

What to Expect
• Balance and movement assessments and demonstrations
• Practical tips for fall prevention at home and in the community
• Information booths from UNSW and partner organisations focused on research and best practice on Falls Prevention
• Friendly, accessible activities suitable for all fitness levels
• Opportunity to ask questions and connect with health professionals and researchers in Falls Prevention

Who Should Attend
• Community members aged 50+
• Older adults and their carers
• Family members supporting ageing loved ones
• Anyone interested in staying active and independent

Registration is essential via eventbrite link here:

Join us this April at UNSW Health Translation Hub for a free, community-friendly event on falls awareness and best-practice prevention

22/12/2025

A big thank you to our community of patients, supporters and followers for being part of this journey with us throughout 2025.

Our UNSW Optometry Clinic is now closed for the holidays and will re-open at 9am on Monday 5 January 2026.

Best wishes,
The UNSW Optometry Clinic Team

23/12/2024

Thank you to our patients, followers, students and friends for your patronage throughout the year.

Our UNSW Optometry Clinic will be closed from 5pm today, Monday 23 December 2024 and will reopen on Monday 6 January 2025 at 9am.

Happy holidays from our UNSW Optometry Clinic Team.

09/10/2024

Today is !

Let’s shine a light on the importance of accessible and affordable eye care for every child. By reducing screen time, enjoying the outdoors, and seeking help when needed, we can ensure a brighter future for young people.

Together we can prioritise children's vision.

19/12/2023

We wish all of our patients, followers, students and friends all the best for the holiday season and thank you for your patronage throughout the year.

Our UNSW Optometry Clinic will be closed from 5pm today, Tuesday 19 December 2023 and will reopen on Tuesday 2 January 2024 at 9am.

Best wishes from our UNSW Optometry Clinic team.

13/11/2023

Congrats to Senior Lecturer Lily Ho who has been awarded a LOOK Scholarship from Optometry Australia.

This scholarship will enable Lily to travel to the US to undertake a course on surgical and laser training.

Well done Lily!

Judy Nam, Jia Jia Lek and Lily Ho have each been awarded a travel scholarship as part of Optometry Australia’s 2024 Looking Outward on Optometric Knowledge (LOOK) International program.

12/10/2023

Happy World Sight Day!

Around 90% of eye health issues can be avoided or treated if they’re diagnosed early enough.

Prioritise your eye health and make an appointment at our UNSW Optometry Clinic to get an eye examination: https://www.unsw.edu.au/medicine-health/our-schools/optometry/optometry-clinic/find-us/appointment

15/09/2023

Check out the latest info from our researchers on protecting your eyes from smoke.

Have your eyes been irritated by the recent increase in smoke from hazard reduction burns around Sydney? Here are some tips on how to protect your eye surface from smoke-induced irritation.

17/08/2023

Congrats to Senior Lecturer, Lily Ho who has been accepted into UNSW's Leadership Excellence and Development Program (LEAD).

"This program aims to support UNSW academic and professional staff by equipping them with the skills to develop their leadership effectiveness and advance their careers."

Congrats Lily! 🥳🥳

10/08/2023

Congratulations to the Focussed (EF) academics in the UNSW Clinic who have been awarded competitive grants for their career development.

Well done to our and clinical superstars!
UNSW Optometry and Vision Science

12/10/2022

Today is World Sight Day!

Around 90% of eye health issues can be avoided or treated if they’re diagnosed early enough, so make sure you get an eye examination as soon as you can.