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This December, QEI patient Keith Overton will celebrate his 100th Christmas. It’s a remarkable milestone and testament to the medical and scientific advances made in his lifetime.
The World War II veteran didn’t have problems with his eyes until later in life, always passing his physical exams with the navy. But macular disease declared itself in his retirement years.
On one visit to his QEI doctor, Keith asked if the eye could simply be replaced, just as science can now do for failing organs like hearts and kidneys. Unfortunately for Keith and others who live with macular disease, bionic vision remains a pipe dream.
Keith and his son, Jim, both regularly donate to the QEI Foundation. They believe vision research is important for the health and wellbeing of their children and all future generations.
“It’s not much but it’s something,” Jim says. “I think everyone should donate. It’s admirable what QEI does.”
As the year draws to a close, QEI thanks donors for their support and hopes for ongoing commitment. Donations to the Queensland Eye Institute Foundation ensure future treatments and cures arrive sooner.
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Call us on 3239 5050 to make a donation over the phone or donate online using the form below.
Your tax-deductible gift allows the QEI Foundation to invest in people and programs addressing preventable blindness. Your donation directly funds QEI researchers and scientists, giving long-term certainty in their fight to save sight.
Click here to read about Keith and James journey with vision loss.