2010 $1 Inspirational Australians Fred Hollows Uncirculated Coin

In 2010, the life and work of Fred Hollows (1929-1993) is celebrated. A skilled ophthalmologist, he migrated from New Zealand in 1965 and immediately set about improving aboriginal health services. Hollows expanded his reach internationally in developing countries, performing cataract surgery using an implanted intraocular lens and teaching local technicians to do the same. His name lives on in The Fred Hollows Foundation and the vision of millions worldwide.