The most common email enquiry I receive from prospective patients is simply: How much does eyelid surgery cost? It’s actually a difficult question to answer. Let me explain why using an even simpler analogy. How much is a loaf of bread? …
Last week I operated on a lovely patient who was absolutely thrilled with the result of her lower eyelid blepharoplasty. Her recovery was a breeze and the end result was beyond her expectations. She was kind enough to message me each …
If you are like me, you’ll love science experiments. Did you know your eye is a complex optical system? Light enters the eye and is refracted by the cornea and the lens on its way towards the retina at the back …
I loved the TMNT when I was growing up. How cool is Michaelangelo? His weapon of choice is the Nunchaku. This is a weapon that no clear minded, sensible individual (*as in theatre scrub nurse), would ever let me near. So …
Manuka honey has well-known medicinal properties and has gained acceptance in wound care in the treatment of chronic ulcers and burns. Who would have thought that it could be used as an eye drop (Optimel™ Manuka Eye Drops)? For sufferers of …
One of the most interesting areas that I specialise in is the reconstruction of eyelids after the removal of skin cancers. It is fascinating because every cancer is different in location, size and shape. After the reconstruction, the remaining eyelid must …
After a minor delay, my laser has arrived and is now fully operational. The CO2 laser is used for the incisions when doing upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty. This seemingly futuristic device cuts the skin without contacting it. The incisions are …
As you can see, this needle is absolutely tiny (see below image). I see a number of patients who for years thought that plucking their eyelashes was the only solution for misdirected eyelashes “trichiasis“. These lashes cause irritation as they rub …
Welcome to my new blog and website which coincides with the start of the next phase of my career working at the newly relocated Queensland Eye Institute.I am thrilled to upload my very first blog entry to mark my first foray …