Media Stories

Changing lives with prosthetic eyes

November 2013 — ABC Channel 2

Today Tonight

Can We Help

Vote of Confidence for New Eyes

November 2009 — Sunday Times

This is a profile story about the work Paul and Jenny do in their international clinics as well as introducing a young man who lost his eye after an assault.

More than Meets the Eye

Spring 2009 — Scoop

This is a profile story about the work Paul and Jenny and how important talk can be in the creation of a prosthetic eye.

Paul and Jenny Geelen profiled in mivision: The Ophthalmic Monthly

September 2007 — mivision

Through an Ocularist's Eye. There is more to ocular prosthesis than meets the eye. We delve into the mysterious world of artificial eyeballs.

Jenny Geelen interviewed by Peter Rowsthorn

June 2008 — Can We Help

A viewer of Can We Help asked the question -- are artificial eyes still made of glass. Peter Rowsthorn visited Jenny and got a 'third eye' made of acrylic.

Paul Geelen interviewed by James O'Loghlin

February 2007

James was intrigued by the story of the 4,800 year old artificial eye found in Iran. Wanting to know more about how artificial eyes are made today, he interviewed Paul.

Coral Eyeball Colours Boy's Life

By Carmelo Amalfi

If you can guess which eye is false, Michael Stavretis, will proudly show you the stud in his coral eyeball.

A New Eye

By Marissa Williams

For the 50 or so West Australians who lose an eye through injury or disease each year, the work of an ocularist can make all the difference.