Dr. Alexander Newman Dr. Alexander Newman is a consultant ophthalmologist and comprehensive eye surgeon, dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. With expertise in both general and subspecialty ophthalmology, he offers a full spectrum of ophthalmic services, including the management of cataracts, macular and diabetic eye disease, uveitis, and inherited eye conditions. Dr. Newman holds appointments […]
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Dr Samir Uprety Dr Samir Uprety, an optometrist and vision science researcher, joined Southside Eye Centre as a Clinical Researcher in Ophthalmology in 2024. He is actively involved in various projects aimed at enhancing the outcomes of corneal and cataract surgeries through evidence-based ophthalmological practices.His research interests encompass both clinical: ophthalmology and optometry and basic
Mr Daniel Tang Daniel graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry (Distinction) and holds a Graduate Certificate in Public Health. He is a therapeutically qualified optometrist who has published research in major ophthalmology journals such as IOVS.Outside of optometry, Daniel enjoys running marathons and being a dad to Pumpy,
Ms Joanna Sim Joanna has studied Bachelor of Vision Science at the Queensland University of Technology. She then went onto completing a Masters of Optometry in 2013. Joanna has worked in a regional setting since finishing university and worked as a clinical Optometrist in Ophthalmology practices since 2017. Joanna is highly passionate about patient care in
Mr Simon Lan Simon is an Optometrist with over 10 years in community health care.He has enjoyed a wide range of experiences including rural practice, clinical supervision at QUT Optometry School, and specialty contact lens fitting along with primary care practice. He has been invited to present at conferences on topics regarding eye disease management
Ms Linda Koy Linda graduated Master of Optometry in 2013 from QUT and began her career as a fresh-faced optometrist in corporate practice for two and a half years in Adelaide. She then moved back home and spent 4 years at an independent practice seeing a wide range of patients from 5 years old to
Ms Melissa Hoogland Melissa graduated from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry in 2020, and has worked in regional Queensland since. She started her career in corporate practice, before working as a clinical optometrist in ophthalmology clinics in 2022. She enjoys seeing a wide variety of patients, with particular
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Dr Ryan Nugent Dr Ryan Nugent is a specialist ophthalmologist with an interest in all aspects of general ophthalmology, cataract, and oculoplastics. His surgical interests include but are not limited to phacoemulsification (cataract surgery), blepharoplasty, ptosis, brow ptosis, ectropion, entropion, skin cancer removal/reconstruction, chalazion and lacrimal (tear duct) surgery.Having spent his childhood in Thailand and
Dr Ken Ng Dr Ken Ng is a consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialist interest in retinal treatments. His practice areas include retinal detachment surgery, epiretinal membrane surgery, macular hole surgery, cataract surgery and secondary lens surgery, and treatment for age related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions. Dr Ng is committed to delivering excellent,
Dr Braden Meiklejohn Dr Braden Meiklejohn is an accomplished ophthalmic surgeon with expertise in cataract, pterygium and all forms of glaucoma surgery and laser. His practice encompasses surgical procedures involving minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) devices, such as iStent and Hydrus implants.Dr Meiklejohn earned his medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2012 and
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