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OPEN DAY: Lions Eye Institute Open Day is free on Saturday 20 Oct 9:30-12:30

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Lions Eye Institute Open Day is free on Saturday 20 Oct 9:30-12:30 : Open Day this Saturday 20 October 2018 - Free event Other events...
This year’s Open Day will feature interactive displays from a number of LEI research groups showcasing the latest in cutting edge eye science with a focus on eye genetics, DNA testing, stem cell technology, gene therapy and clinical trials. Displays on offer: • Experience being inside the eye using virtual reality technology. • Learn how the LEI uses skin samples to grow eye cells in petri dishes. • Vision impairment glasses will show you how different eye diseases affect eyesight. • Chat with LEI Managing Director Professor David Mackey. • Games prizes and raffles. • Special offers on eye tests with the Lions Optics team. • Learn about the ATOM study and how we’re tackling short-sightedness is children. • Get a close look at a real eyeball. • Make damper with our Outback Vision team and learn more about their work in remote WA. • Learn more about our ‘Surfer’s eye’ clinical trial and many more. The Open Day is free and all are welcome.
Speaker(s) Prof David Mackey
Location Lions Eye Institute Clinic 2 Verdun Street Nedlands
Contact [email protected] <[email protected]> : 0893810779
URL https://www.facebook.com/events/494289411047387/
Start Sat, 20 Oct 2018 09:30
End Sat, 20 Oct 2018 12:30
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Last Updated Mon, 19 Nov 2018 14:23
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