Ophthalmology

Opthalmology

Meet our Ophthalmic Surgeons

Dr James Smith

Head of Department

Dr James Smith has a special interest in cataract surgery, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus (squint).

Dr Noni Lewis

BSc (Med), MBBS, MPH, FRANZCO

Royal Australian College of Ophthalmology Supervisor

Dr Noni Lewis has a special interest in corneal surgery, including corneal crosslinking and corneal transplants, cataract and refractive surgery, laser eye surgery and general ophthalmology.

Dr Michael Branley

BSc (Med), MBBS, FRACS, FRANZCO

Dr Michael Branley specialises in macular degeneration, retina, uveitis & vitreoretinal conditions.

Dr Jenny Danks

MBBS FRANZCO

Dr Jenny Danks has a special interest in oculoplastic surgery, including eyelid, tear duct and orbital surgery.

Assoc Prof Samantha Fraser-Bell

BSc (Med), MBBS (Hons 1), MHA, MPH, PhD, FRANZCO

Assoc Prof Samantha Fraser-Bell has a special interest in diseases of the macula and retina, particularly age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion and inflammatory eye disease.

Dr Brett O’Donnell

MBBS FRANZCO FRANZCS FRCOphth

Dr Brett O’Donnell has a specialty interest in conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts and tumours around the eyes.

Assoc Prof Keith Ong

MBBS FRACS FRANZCO MMed (Ophth)

Assoc Prod Keith Ong has a special interest in cataract and glaucoma surgery. He invented the Ong Eye Speculum for glaucoma surgery.

Assoc Prof Geoffrey Painter

MBBS FRANZCO FRACS

Assoc Prof Geoffrey Painter has a special interest in cataract and anterior segment surgery and glaucoma.

Dr Daniel Polya

MBBS, MPH, FRCSC, FRANZCO

Dr Daniel Polya has a special interest in small-gauge vitrectomy surgery for retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, macular hole and epiretinal membrane; and intravitreal and laser therapy for age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vascular occlusions.

Assoc Prof Tim Roberts

MBBS MMED FRANZCO GAICD

Assoc Prof Tim Roberts has a special interest in sutureless micro-incision surgery and advanced intraocular lens implant technology to correct refractive errors.

Dr Kimberley Tan

BSc (Med) MBBS, FRANZCO

Dr Kimberley Tan has a special interest in micro-incision cataract surgery, strabismus (squint), paediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.

Dr Christine Younan

BSc(Med) MBBS MMed FRANZCO

Dr Christine Younan has a special interest in ocular inflammation, cataracts, retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.