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Professor Fred Hollows. Photo: Robert Pearce/Fairfaxphotos

Fred Hollows

In a video tribute to Fred Hollows, CEO Brian Doolan, Dr Sanduk Ruit and others share their thoughts on the man, his work and his continuing legacy.

After successful cataract surgery, 12-year-old Jean can now go to school and play football with his friends.

Jean

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About Fred

Influences from early life, and the work and outlook of the young Fred Hollows.

Young Fred Hollows

“I studied medicine so I could help others – set a leg or whatever – and it’s given me a great deal of satisfaction.”

The eye doctor

Throughout his life, Fred Hollows worked tirelessly to improve the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians.

In the outback

After working together on the National Trachoma and Eye Health Program, Fred and Gabi married and had five children.

Fred and Gabi

After visits overseas in 1985, Fred recognised the great need for reducing the cost of eye care in developing countries.

Overseas

The Fred Hollows Foundation was established in 1992 by Fred and Gabi Hollows and friends the year before Fred died.

The Foundation

Fred was a husband, a father, a friend, and a skilled ophthalmologist.

Farewell Fred

This timeline and list of things named after Fred Hollows show how the world has recognised the man and his work.

Recognition and awards