It got me thinking about all the times that the Eye Infirmary also made the news and here’s some of them from 1939 to 2021.
Have a look at photo memories which include a visit by Princess Elizabeth and an open day.
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5. Under the microscope
Sunderland Eye Infirmary held an open day in September 1986. Here is Health Chief Edgar Turner taking a look at one of the operating microscopes under the guidance of Sister Ann Candlish. | se Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Ilene entertains the youngsters
Keeping some of the young visitors amused at the 1986 open day was domestic assistant Ilene Lacey. Here she is with Michelle Smith, 7; Michael Huitson, 4 and Claire Bland, 2. | se
7. A royal welcome in 1946
Nurses formed a guard of honour for Princess Elizabeth when she officially opened Sunderland Eye Infirmary's Queen Alexandra Road site in 1946. | se Photo: nw
8. A look around for the princess
Princess Elizabeth is given a tour of Sunderland Eye Infirmary. | se Photo: SE Sunderland Echo