What did Fred Hollows Specialise in?
Frederick Cossom Hollows, AC (9 April 1929 – 10 February 1993) was a New Zealand–Australian ophthalmologist who became known for his work in restoring eyesight for thousands of people in Australia and many other countries.
Where was Fred Hollows educated?
Palmerston North Boys’ High School
Dunedin School of MedicineVictoria University of Wellington
Fred Hollows/Education
Educated at Palmerston North Boys’ High School (1943–47), Fred was a good scholar and played for the first XV rugby team as a front-row forward. He grew up as a dutiful member of the Churches of Christ and, influenced by his father, became interested in social justice.
How did Fred Hollows cure blindness?
Fred saw the need for factories to produce affordable intraocular lenses. These lenses were used to treat cataract and significantly cut the cost of restoring sight. He sought to empower local communities by founding these factories in Nepal and Eritrea.
What eye condition did Fred Hollows fix?
He worked really hard to improve health care for Indigenous Australians living in remote outback communities and he drastically reduced the cost of cataract surgery, one of the simplest ways to treat avoidable blindness.
What is trachoma of the eyes?
Trachoma is the world’s leading cause of preventable blindness of infectious origin 1. Caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, trachoma is easily spread through direct personal contact, shared towels and cloths, and flies that have come in contact with the eyes or nose of an infected person.
What is Fred Hollows known for?
Professor Fred Hollows was an Australian ophthalmologist, recognized for his contributions to the eye health sector in Australia and in many countries around the world. He is the founder of The Fred Hollows Foundation, and is still one of Australia’s most recognised and beloved figures, decades after his death.
Why fredfred eye care?
Fred had an unstoppable vision – to end avoidable blindness. And just like our founder, we’re working towards a world where no person is needlessly blind. Our aim is to ensure everyone has access to high quality and affordable eye care.
Did Fred Hollows travel the world sharing the Gospel?
While he never traveled the world sharing the gospel, he did bring medical training and treatment to Nepal, Africa and many third-world countries. The work of Fred Hollows has been monumental in advancing the number of people who are now able to receive eye care; he has helped over one million people regain sight…
Why did Fred Hollows refuse to accept the Order of Australia?
In 1985, Fred Hollows refused to acknowledge the award for honorary ‘Officer of the Order of Australia’ because of the lack of interest the government showed for Aboriginal healthcare. In 1990, he was named the ‘Australian of the Year’ because of the advances in eye health that he brought to the underprivileged.