Blackburn South
156 Canterbury Rd
Blackburn South 3130
vic
03 9877 6288
Fax:
03 9894 2691
Camberwell
27 Denmark Hill Rd
Hawthorn East 3123
vic
03 9882 1347
Fax:
03 9882 3312
Coburg
97 Bell St
Coburg 3058
vic
03 9354 8611
Fax:
03 9354 9136
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Dr Alex Ioannidis is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon with over 20 years of experience performing small incision cataract surgery. He offers both conventional phacoemulsification and femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) with very high success rates. Dr Ioannidis also has expertise in modern intraocular lens (IOL) technology including the use of monofocal IOLs, extended depth of field (EDOF) IOLs and presbyopia-correcting IOLs (MFIOL).
Dr Ioannidis treats complex cataract cases such as those seen in patients with coexisting eye diseases, including glaucoma and macular degeneration. He offers cataract surgery combined with other surgical procedures, which include minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using the iStent inject system. In addition, Dr Ioannidis provides a range of treatments for patients with anterior segment diseases (disorders of the front part of the eye) using the latest diagnostic and surgical laser technology.
Other areas of interest include management of corneal disorders including keratoconus, for which he performs collagen cross-linking. He has also perfected his technique of micrograft pterygium surgery, using a biological adhesive to apply the graft without the need for sutures.
During his consultations, Dr Ioannidis discusses a surgical plan and recommends the appropriate treatment to meet individual visual needs. He takes into consideration the general eye health of the patient, in order to optimise refractive outcomes.
Prior to studying medicine, Dr Ioannidis trained as a professional violinist and completed his musical studies at the Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens in 1991. He has also passed the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 8 violin performance exams with Distinction. Dr Ioannidis has a violin teaching diploma and was a member of the Hellenic Youth Orchestra. Whilst in London, he was a member of the Bloomsbury Chamber Orchestra for a period. His other interests include photography and reading history.
Dr Ioannidis has published extensively on a number of subjects relating to anterior segment conditions and treatments. He has a particular interest in novel combination treatments for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
