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Opthalmology
Meet our Ophthalmic Surgeons
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Head of Department
Dr James Smith has a special interest in cataract surgery, glaucoma, paediatric ophthalmology, and adult strabismus (squint).
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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.
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BSc (Med), MBBS, FRACS, FRANZCO
Dr Michael Branley specialises in macular degeneration, retina, uveitis & vitreoretinal conditions.
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MBBS FRANZCO
Dr Jenny Danks has a special interest in oculoplastic surgery, including eyelid, tear duct and orbital surgery.
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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.
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MBBS FRANZCO FRANZCS FRCOphth
Dr Brett O’Donnell has a specialty interest in conditions affecting the eyelids, tear ducts and tumours around the eyes.
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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.
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MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
Assoc Prof Geoffrey Painter has a special interest in cataract and anterior segment surgery and glaucoma.
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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.
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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.
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BSc (Med) MBBS, FRANZCO
Dr Kimberley Tan has a special interest in micro-incision cataract surgery, strabismus (squint), paediatric ophthalmology and neuro-ophthalmology.
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BSc(Med) MBBS MMed FRANZCO
Dr Christine Younan has a special interest in ocular inflammation, cataracts, retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.