Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital Patron Mrs de Kretser accepts a gift from Hospital patient Kate Doyle during her visit.

As part of her patronage, Mrs Kretser and the Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC, undertook a visit the Hospital, which included a tour of several Hospital departments to showcase a small sample of the Eye & Ear’s work with hearing and vision impaired Victorians. The tour included:

• The Cochlear Implant Clinic, which assists hearing-impaired children and adults develop hearing and speech using the Bionic Ear;
• The Vitreo-Retinal Unit, which specialises in conditions and surgery in relation to the retina;
• The Medical Photographic Imaging Centre, which assists the diagnosis and treatment of patients through imaging technology and;
• The Day Surgery Unit, which incorporates three operating theatres.

This was followed by a morning tea with patients, donors, community partners, Hospital Community Advisory Committee members and staff.

During the morning tea Prof Ryan, thanked Mrs de Kretser and the Governor for making time to visit the Hospital and discussed the Hospital’s plans for redevelopment.