Supporting Groundbreaking Research in Eye Health

Dr Swati Sinkar

Dr. Swati Sinkar, a general and paediatric ophthalmologist, discusses the importance of vision to our daily lives and the devastating impact of eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy. These conditions affect millions globally, significantly reducing quality of life and imposing burdens on families and healthcare systems. Dr. Sinkar emphasises the importance of supporting ophthalmic research through organisations like Australian Vision Research (AVR). She highlights how investments in innovative treatments and early diagnoses can help transform lives, ensuring long-term sustainability for projects aimed at preventing vision loss. A bequest to AVR can create a lasting legacy that improves the lives of future generations.

Video Transcript

I’m Dr. Swati Sinkar, and I’m a general paediatric ophthalmologist based in Adelaide. Vision is one of our most cherished senses, fundamental to our daily lives and overall wellbeing. Yet millions of people worldwide suffer from debilitating eye diseases that threaten their ability to see.  Blinding conditions like macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and inherited retinal dystrophies not only affect the individual’s quality of life, but also place a significant burden on the families, healthcare system, and society as a whole.

Supporting ophthalmic research means investing in groundbreaking science and innovation that have the potential to transform lives. Through your contributions, researchers can develop new treatments, drive technological innovation, enhance early diagnosis and prevention, and address health disadvantages, and your support is vital to the ongoing fight against vision loss and to make a profound and lasting impact on the lives of those affected by vision loss. Thank you for your generosity and commitment to making this difference.

 (Why leaving a bequest is a great way to support Australian Vision Research?)

For many, vision loss or eye disease has a personal impact. Leaving a bequest to AVR can be a way to honor the experiences of a loved one who has faced this challenge. It will allow you to create a lasting legacy that reflects your values and commitments to improving the lives of others.

It would also ensure long-term sustainability and provide a stable and enduring source of funding for AVR.  This financial security allows the organisation to plan long-term projects and attract top researchers. Your bequest can have a ripple effect, benefiting not only current patients, but also future generations. And of course, the tax benefits that you may be able to enjoy with such charitable deeds is a cherry on top!