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Associate Doctors

Associate Doctors

A network of experienced doctors

Our doctor team includes a mix of partners and associates – many of whom have introduced new surgical techniques and technologies into Australia and are highly regarded by their peers, both locally and internationally. They provide high-quality, best-practice care for patients, with the support of 450 skilled professionals and access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Vision Eye Institute ophthalmologists are some of the most experienced in the country, and are often asked to participate in trials, deliver findings at international conferences and author articles and book chapters.

Dr Viki Andersons MBBS FRANZCO

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Dr Viki Andersons is a highly experienced general ophthalmologist who provides care for cataracts, refractive clear lens extraction, vitreolysis (laser treatment for floaters), pterygium, glaucoma, medical retina, macular degeneration, macular disease and diabetic eye disease. Dr Andersons graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from Adelaide University and then went on to do her formal training and accreditation in Ophthalmic surgery by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO). In 2018, she joined the Tennyson Eye Centre after many years of running her own successful practice.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Andersons, use the contact details at Kurralta Park.

Dr Brian Ang MBCHB FRANZCO FRCOPHTH FRCSED (OPHTH)

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Dr Brian Ang is an internationally trained and highly experienced eye surgeon specialising in glaucoma management, cataract surgery and the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He has a proven track record of surgical and clinical excellence and is highly skilled in performing complex glaucoma and cataract surgery, as well as minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques. Dr Ang is known for his clear communication style and patient-focused approach to treatment based on the latest scientific evidence. He can also conduct consultations in basic Mandarin and Cantonese. Download a copy of Dr Ang’s full profile.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Ang, use the contact details at Footscray.

Dr Sebastian Brown BVSc (Hons II) MBBS (Hons I) FRANZCO

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Dr Sebastian Brown is a comprehensive general ophthalmologist with special interests in cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, glaucoma and medical retina conditions. Dr Brown obtained his medical degree at the University of Sydney, graduating in 2012 with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (First Class Honours). During this time, Dr Brown was awarded The Royal North Shore Medal for academic excellence. Dr Brown undertook specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), completed through The Sydney Eye Hospital network. He also trained in numerous hospital settings across New South Wales, Darwin and Hobart. Collectively, these experiences provided extensive exposure to all facets of ophthalmology. Following this, Dr Brown completed a comprehensive general fellowship at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Liverpool Hospital. He currently holds public appointments at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital. Dr Brown has also pursued an interest in medical research, with work published in numerous prestigious journals. In addition to his ophthalmology practice, Dr Brown values fostering the development of junior doctors and other healthcare staff. He has held clinical teaching roles at several prominent institutions, including Sydney Medical School, Sydney Eye Hospital, the Royal Victorian Ear and Eye Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, the University of Sydney and the Royal North Shore Hospital.
Download a copy of Dr Sebastian Brown’s full profile.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Brown, use the contact details at Hurstville.

Dr Laura Fernandes Coelho MBBS FRANZCO

Dr Laura Fernandes Coelho brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the field of ophthalmology. Trained in Brazil at the esteemed University of São Paulo, she honed her skills in the largest and most prestigious ophthalmology centre in Latin America. Here, she completed her initial fellowships in glaucoma, cataract, and refractive surgery, laying a strong foundation for her career. Subsequently, Dr Coelho pursued advanced training at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, where she specialised in addressing complex cases involving the cornea, anterior segment, and cataract surgery. Alongside her clinical endeavours, she found fulfilment in mentoring and supervising surgical procedures conducted by registrars, a responsibility she embraced with passion. Dr Coelho is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and is actively engaged in RANZCO committees and initiatives. Additionally, Dr Coelho maintains a proactive approach to professional development by regularly attending national and international conferences, ensuring she remains abreast of the latest advancements and technologies. This commitment to ongoing education allows her to provide her patients with the safest and most advanced treatments available.

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To request a consultation with Dr Coelho, use the contact details at Tuggerah Lakes.

Dr Jonathan Goh MBBS BMedSc PGDipSurgAnat MS FRANZCO

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Dr Jonathan Goh is a fellowship-trained comprehensive ophthalmologist who manages cataracts, diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vein occlusions, pterygia, dry eyes and other general eye conditions.

Dr Goh obtained his medical degree from the University of Melbourne. He was later awarded his Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy and Master of Surgery from the University of Melbourne for his research in age-related macular degeneration. He completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital with further subspecialty training in medical retina and ocular inflammatory diseases.

He continues to be involved in ophthalmic research in age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and dry eye disease and has presented his findings nationally and internationally. He is actively involved in teaching and held the position of Registrar of the Court (2020) for organising the final ophthalmology examination before trainees are granted their ophthalmology fellowship and recognised as specialists.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Goh, use the contact details at Footscray.

Dr Ralph Higgins OAM FRACS FRANZCO FRCOphth(UK)

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Dr Ralph Higgins is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist with special interests in glaucoma and general ophthalmology. For many years, Dr Higgins has been a member of the Glaucoma Unit at Sydney Eye Hospital. Within this unit, he was previously the Head of Department, as well as the past Chair of the Staff. In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Higgins has been awarded the Medal of the College of Ophthalmology for his involvement with the teaching of trainees and his services to the college. He has also been awarded the certificate of outstanding service to the College of Surgeons.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Higgins, use the contact details at Bondi Junction.

Dr Ian Hurley MBBS (Melb) FRACS FRANZCO

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Dr Hurley trained as an ophthalmologist at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital where he served as Senior Registrar. Dr Hurley undertook fellowship training in glaucoma at Cambridge University, UK, and studied ophthalmology and ophthalmic pathology at Duke University, North Carolina. His areas of interest include cataract surgery and glaucoma management, including glaucoma drainage surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). He has previously held public hospital appointments at The Northern Hospital, St Vincent’s Hospital, Preston and Northcote Community Hospital (PANCH) and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Hurley, use the contact details at Footscray or Camberwell.

Dr Peter Kim BSc(Med) MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO

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Dr Kim is a highly regarded eye surgeon committed to providing quality care for his patients. His interests include the latest innovations in cataract surgery, corneal transplantation (DMEK/DALK), keratoconus management (collagen cross-linking and intrasomal corneal implants), refractive surgery, strabismus and pterygium surgery. Dr Kim works in both private and public clinics. He is a Staff Specialist in the Corneal Unit at the Sydney Eye Hospital (SEH), where he previously completed subspeciality training in corneal and cataract surgery. In addition, Dr Kim also trained in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery at the prestigious Toronto Western Hospital in Canada. As an expert in his field, Dr Kim has published over 50 scientific articles in international medical journals, as well as two book chapters. He has also presented at numerous Australian and international scientific meetings. Dr Kim is fluent in both English and Korean.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Kim, use the contact details at Chatswood.

Dr James La Nauze AM MBBS MMedSci(Clin Epi) FRANZCO

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Dr La Nauze is a passionate ophthalmologist with an extensive surgical background. He has trained at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, as well as in Cambridge, UK. Upon his return to Australia, Dr La Nauze worked in Albury, NSW for 20 years. He then moved back to Melbourne and began consulting at Vision Eye Institute Footscray, where he has remained for the past 18 years. Dr La Nauze was a member of the Medical Directorate and subsequent Board member of the Fred Hollows Foundation. He has undertaken many clinical and surgical trips to remote areas of Queensland and the South Pacific and has led many surgical training teams to Vietnam, Cambodia and China.

 

To request a consultation with Dr La Nauze, use the contact details at Footscray.

Dr Lei Liu BMed MSc MD PhD FRCOphth FRANZCO

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Dr Lei Liu has over a decade of local and international experience, having trained and practised in Germany, the UK and Australia. Over the course of her career, Dr Liu has developed particular expertise in glaucoma filtration and drainage surgery, cataract surgery and refractive lens exchange, and combined procedures for both cataracts and glaucoma. Additionally, Dr Liu diagnoses and treats a range of more general eye conditions. She is also an ophthalmology consultant at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Alfred Hospital.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Liu, use the contact details at Boronia.

Prof Frank Martin AM MBBS FRANZCO FRACS

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Prof Frank Martin is a highly experienced paediatric ophthalmologist with subspeciality training in strabismus. He also has a particular interest in amblyopia and the management of adult strabismus. Formerly Head of the Department of Ophthalmology at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead for 22 years, Prof Martin is currently a Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. He was also involved in the development and implementation of the StEPS Preschool Vision Screening program. Prof Martin is a Clinical Professor at the University of Sydney. He has received a number of distinguished awards nationally and internationally, including the RANZCO College Medal.

 

To request a consultation with Prof Martin, use the contact details at Chatswood.

Dr Peter Martin MBBS FRANZCO

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Dr Peter Martin is a leading Australian oculoplastic surgeon (performing reconstructive eye surgery) and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the Save Sight Institute within the University of Sydney. He trained under the doyen of oculoplastics at Sydney Eye Hospital and did additional training at Moorfields Eye Hospital from 1980­–1985. Dr Martin has a special interest in eyelid reconstruction, lacrimal surgery, and orbital work and trauma (particularly thyroid orbitopathy). Since their infancy in 1996, he has used CO2 lasers with eyelid and facial rejuvenation surgery. During his time as Chairman of the Oculoplastic unit at Sydney Eye Hospital (over 25 years), Dr Martin established the Wetlab and currently remains the co-ordinator of registrar training in microsurgical and oculoplastic surgery. In addition to his clinical roles, Dr Martin has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed a chapter on oculoplastic surgery and lectured both nationally and internationally. Dr Martin also introduced the Stealth Navigation System at the Sydney Eye Hospital for orbital surgery in 2019.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Martin, use the contact details at Chatswood.

Dr Daniel McKay MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO FRCPA

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Following the completion of his medical degree with honours from the University of Melbourne in 2002, Dr Daniel McKay undertook specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). During this time, he was awarded the RANZCO Undergraduate and Ophthalmic Pathology Medals. Dr McKay then went on to complete further fellowship training in cataract surgery and medical retina at Monash Health, as well as ocular oncology at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Royal Liverpool University Hospital, UK. Dr McKay is dedicated to research and education in his roles as Chief Examiner for RANZCO in Ophthalmic Pathology, Section Editor in Ocular Oncology in the journal Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology and clinical tutor for trainee ophthalmologists at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and Monash Health. He has special interest in general ophthalmology, cataract surgery, reconstructive eye surgery, retinal conditions and ocular oncology.

 

To request a consultation with Dr McKay, use the contact details at Box Hill or Footscray.

Dr Elvis Ojaimi MBBS MMed FRANZCO MD

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Dr Elvis Ojaimi is a vitreoretinal surgeon with 15 years’ experience. His interests include cataract surgery, surgical macular conditions such as macular holes, vitreomacular traction syndrome, epiretinal membrane (macular pucker) and other macular conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and vein occlusions. Dr Ojaimi completed his undergraduate medical degree at The University of Melbourne and completed his general ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital. Thereafter, he underwent extensive medical and surgical retinal fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia and Toronto, Canada. He was awarded a Master of Medicine from The University of Sydney for research in ophthalmology that led to several publications. He has an interest in innovative retinal surgical instrumentation and enjoys teaching medical students at Monash University and The University of Melbourne.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Ojaimi, use the contact details at Boronia or Box Hill.

Dr Andrew Shaw MBBS FRCOPHTH FRANZCO

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Dr Andrew Shaw is a highly skilled general ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon. Following the completion of his medical degree at the University of Queensland, Dr Shaw undertook specialist ophthalmology training in the United Kingdom and he remains a fellow of the London Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is also a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists. Dr Shaw finished further fellowship training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal Perth Hospital. During these three years, he developed particular expertise in the surgical and medical treatment of retinal conditions. He is also an experienced cataract surgeon who teaches trainee eye doctors in addition to focusing on his clinical practice.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Shaw, use the contact details at Box Hill or Footscray.

Dr Alexander Tan BMedSc(Hons) MBBS(Hons) FRANZCO

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Dr Alexander Tan is a highly-skilled, comprehensive general ophthalmologist. He has significant expertise in the field of cataract surgery and has successfully performed over 4,000 cataract procedures. Dr Tan has a special interest in managing glaucoma and medical retinal disease, including macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He also performs oculoplastic surgery as well as treating more general eye conditions. Dr Tan prides himself on his communication and surgical expertise and is committed to working together with patients to achieve the best possible outcome. He holds public appointments at Monash Health and Eastern Health (Lilydale) and remains enthusiastically engaged with teaching ophthalmology trainees, as well as contributing his expertise towards clinical trials.
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To request a consultation with Dr Tan, use the contact details at Boronia.

Dr Michael Wei MBCHB BMEDSC(HONS) BHB MMED FRANZCO

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Dr Michael Wei is a highly experienced ophthalmologist specialising in retinal and macular disorders. He has extensive experience in the management of difficult and complex vitreoretinal conditions, and in all forms of retinal laser treatment and intravitreal injections. Dr Wei is also a skilled cataract surgeon, performing complex cataract surgery and utilising the latest surgical techniques. Dr Wei obtained his medical degree from The University of Auckland and his Master of Ophthalmic Science from the University of Sydney. He then undertook his specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and the Sydney Eye Hospital Network. He completed his subspecialty fellowship in medical retina at Westmead Hospital and a second fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at St Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto. With a keen interest in ophthalmology research and furthering the field of ophthalmology, Dr Wei has published his work in multiple highly regarded international journals. He has held several clinical teaching roles in prominent hospitals and universities, and he actively provides training and teaching to GPs, optometrists, medical students and ophthalmology trainees. Dr Wei can also conduct consultations in Mandarin and Hokkien/Taiwanese.
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To request a consultation with Dr Wei, use the contact details at Bondi Junction.

Dr Tiger Zhou BPHYSIO(HONS) BMBS PHD FRANZCO

Dr Tiger Zhou is an Australian-trained ophthalmologist with significant expertise in cataract surgery, pterygium surgery and intraocular injections. He also has a special interest in managing glaucoma, medical retinal diseases including diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, and general eye conditions. Dr Zhou is committed to providing empathetic, compassionate, comprehensive and individualised ophthalmic care. Dr Zhou undertook specialist ophthalmology training with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO). He has also pursued an interest in ophthalmology research and was awarded the Lions Medical Research Foundation Scholarship in Medicine, which focused on genetic predisposition to glaucoma. Dr Zhou also completed a PhD at Flinders University, examining the molecular genetics of glaucoma. His research has helped identify new genetic variants associated with primary open-angle glaucoma, providing valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms of the disease. Download a copy of Dr Zhou’s full profile.

 

To request a consultation with Dr Zhou, use the contact details at Kurralta Park, North Adelaide Clinic or Windsor Gardens.

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