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 comprehensive anterior segment surgeon, with extensive experience in the treatment of cataracts, corneal conditions and glaucoma. He provides a range of treatments for patients with anterior segment diseases (disorders of the front of the eye), using the latest diagnostic and surgical technology.
Dr Ioannidis’ main area of expertise is cataract surgery. He offers his patients both conventional and laser cataract surgery. He is an expert in complex cataract surgery in patients with pre-existing corneal diseases and glaucoma. For his cataract patients, he offers the latest in intraocular lens technology, including premium lenses such as toric, bifocal and trifocal intraocular lenses for the correction of astigmatism and age-related long-sightedness (presbyopia).
Dr Ioannidis also specialises in laser and surgical solutions to manage glaucoma, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using the iStent inject system.
With expertise in corneal disorders, Dr Ioannidis performs collagen cross-linking to treat keratoconus, micrograft surgery to treat pterygium, and manages ocular surface neoplasia (abnormal corneal tissue growth).
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.
