The Fred Hollows IOL Laboratory

The Fred Hollows IOL Laboratory The Fred Hollows Intraocular lens Laboratory (FH IOL Lab), has been striving for excellence in intra Dr Sanduk Ruit M.D. In the early 1990s Prof.

Professor Fredrick Hollows AC, MB ChB (NZ), DO (LOND), FRCS, FRACO (9 April 1929 - 10 February 1993), a highly honored and influential eye surgeon in Australia, well known for his humanitarian work in developing eye care facilities around the world, especially in developing countries, envisioned the concept of a state of the art manufacturing facility of intraocular lenses in a developing country. Having visited Nepal as a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1985, he was aware of the eye care needs of Nepal. FRACO, a highly skilled and respected surgeon in Nepal is the first Nepali doctor to perform cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants. He has also pioneered the use of microsurgical extra-capsular cataract extraction with posterior chamber lens implants. Dr. Ruit had a special friendship with Prof. Fred and both shared the same outlook on life, medical philosophies and vision – of a world where no one is needlessly blind. Fred and Dr. Ruit, joined together to overcome the obstacles faced by Nepal by building a state–of-the-art laboratory in Kathmandu. Fred had decided to work towards raising money needed to build high-tech intraocular lens manufacturing laboratories and the establishment of Eye care infrastructures with modern operating facilities. The Fred Hollows Foundation was launched in Sydney, Australia on 3 September 1992, (just five months before Professor Fred Hollows passed away) as a not-for-profit, community-based, non-government development aid organization. Today the Fred Hollows Foundation has grown to become one of the pioneer institutions involved in blindness prevention of the world. The Fred Hollows Intraocular Lens Laboratory Kathmandu was funded by Fred Hollows Foundation, who assigned engineers from Australia and New Zealand for design and construction. With the on going technical assistance over the years, the Kathmandu Laboratory is in its present status as a world class manufacturer of intraocular lenses. The FH IOL Lab- Kathmandu salutes the vision of the late Professor Fred Hollows.

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After being for 6 years, Jokh walked for 2 days with his granddaughter to a remote eye camp for surgery. He has FHF-Le...
11/03/2015

After being for 6 years, Jokh walked for 2 days with his granddaughter to a remote eye camp for surgery. He has FHF-Lens in his EYES now......
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11/03/2015

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Here's FHF's CEO Brian Doolan with Ruth Hollows & celebrating their win in the !
13/11/2014

Here's FHF's CEO Brian Doolan with Ruth Hollows & celebrating their win in the !

Nothing like a bit of Fred to brighten up your Friday.
13/11/2014

Nothing like a bit of Fred to brighten up your Friday.

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When you bet on Fred Hollows, everyone's a winner!

Gabi Hollows with designer George L on a Hans Wegner for the .
13/11/2014

Gabi Hollows with designer George L on a Hans Wegner for the .

9th October 2014, World Sight Day.
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9th October 2014, World Sight Day.

18/08/2014

“Fred would have been proud that The Foundation has inspired young students to dream big & help others"- Gabi Hollow

Check out the newly launched org: Anthropose. Buying glasses to give sight to others
07/08/2014

Check out the newly launched org: Anthropose. Buying glasses to give sight to others

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