3 How did Fred Hollows start his career as an ophthalmologist?

Fred Hollows began his career as an ophthalmologist after completing his medical degree at the University of Sydney in the early 1960s. He initially worked in various hospitals, including the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children and the Sydney Eye Hospital, where he developed a passion for eye care. His experiences in rural Australia and his subsequent work in developing countries, particularly in Nepal and other parts of Asia, shaped his commitment to improving global eye health and addressing preventable blindness.