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Fred Hollows
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmology
Sydney, New Zealand
16 H-Index
1,587 Citations
229 Total Impact
NHCompanion of the Order of Australia0
Overview
Fred Hollows is a ophthalmology specialist at University of New South Wales. Based in Sydney.
For Patients
- Pioneered the Low-cost intraocular lens production, a technique still used by doctors worldwide
- Research was cited 2K+ times by other doctors and scientists
- Based at University of New South Wales in Sydney, New Zealand
Biography
Fred Hollows was a New Zealand-Australian ophthalmologist who restored sight to over a million people in developing countries. He developed inexpensive intraocular lenses and established eye surgery programs across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
1,587 Total Citations
1K+ Citation Milestone
Publication Timeline
Published In
British Journal of OphthalmologyArchives of OphthalmologyThe LancetPubMedBritish Journal Of Nutrition
Areas of Expertise
Pioneering Techniques
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Fred Hollows
1976
National Trachoma Program
Led a massive program to treat trachoma in Aboriginal Australians
1992
Established intraocular lens labs
Set up labs in Eritrea and Nepal producing affordable intraocular lenses for $5 each
