Our Surgeons

Dr Stewart has been a progressive and innovative surgeon on the Sunshine Coast for the past thirty three years. During the early 1990s he pioneered 'no stitch' cataract surgery in Australia.

Peter's aim, initially for emmetropia (no glasses) following cataract surgery, continues to drive his enthusiasm for refractive surgery.

Peter's dream was to establish a team of specialists in cataract, retinal, oculo-plastic and refractive surgery, and link this with a Day Surgery facility. He has achieved this with the Sunshine Coast Eye Care Specialists, Sunshine Coast Day Surgery and LASERSIGHT at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

LASERSIGHT has training centres, theatres and consultation rooms in other areas of Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and Tasmania to which patients travel from around the world.

Peter is dedicated to excellence in the training and education of Eye Surgeons and Eye Care Practitioners throughout Australasia, and was the LASIK trainer of ophthalmologists in Australasia and has now trained more than 300 ophthalmologists since the establishment of LASERSIGHT in 1996.

Dr Stewart has lectured and presented papers extensively in USA, Sth America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Philippines, Jakarta, New Zealand and Australia.

LASERSIGHT, Queensland, Australia

Ground Floor, 35 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4004

1st Floor, Corner Esplanade & Second Ave, Maroochydore, QLD 4558

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Upon completion of specialist training Australia, he obtained further subspecialty training in glaucoma, cataract and paediatric ophthalmology at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children and at Kings College Hospital, London, UK.

Dr Wei has been one of LASERSIGHT's principle surgeons since 2000. He is experienced in all refractive procedures including Advanced PRK, LASIK, ICL, lens surgery ie: multifocal IOL. He has completed over 15,000 procedures!

He is a member of the American Academy Of Ophthalmology , European Society of Refractive and Cataract surgeons and the Australasian Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons and is actively involved in research and presentations at ophthalmic conferences.

Dr Wei presents regularly at international conferences and is a lecturer at Bond and Griffith university. He also visits Myanmar yearly to volunteer his time.

LASERSIGHT, Queensland, Australia

Ground Floor, 35 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4004

Level 6, Pacific Private, 123 Nerang Street, Southport, QLD 4215

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Dr Wei also practices in a General Ophthalmology clinic. Should you have the need for a general health check of your eyes, or management of a pre existing condition such as glaucoma, retinal disease, diabetes etc.

Please find his general clinic details on their separate website.

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Dr Beckingsale practices primarily in the areas of corneal and refractive surgery. As well as routine refractive and cataract surgery, he has a special interest in more complex refractive cases such as treatment of corneal scars. He has helped pioneer the technique of corneal endothelial transplantation, of which he has performed more than any other surgeon in Australia. His research interests include new treatments such as using the Intralase femtosecond laser for corneal surgery, topography guided LASIK for complex cases and corneal rings and crosslinking for keratoconus.

Dr Beckingsale is a refractive surgeon with LASERSIGHT, working in the Brisbane facility. He is a member of the Corneal Society and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Queensland, Assistant Medical Director of the Queensland Eye Bank.

LASERSIGHT, Queensland, Australia

Ground Floor, 35 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD 4004

Ph 1800 003 937

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After completion of his general ophthalmology training, he embarked on sub-specialty training in refractive (laser vision correction) surgery, corneal and cataract surgery at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom. One of his key areas of interest is related to treatment of corneal and anterior segment problems, including partial thickness corneal transplantation and cross-linking for keratoconus. He also has a keen interest in glaucoma and did sub-specialty training in this area at the Hong Kong Eye Hospital.

He is still active in research and continues to publish papers in high ranking ophthalmology journals and presents his findings at local and international meetings.

Dr. McKee is based at LASERSIGHT Maroochydore, where he specialises in refractive surgery, including LASIK, PRK, cataract extraction and insertion of intraocular lenses. He also works at Eye Care Specialists in Maroochydore, consulting in general ophthalmology, corneal disease and glaucoma.

LASERSIGHT, Queensland, Australia

1st Floor, Corner Esplanade & Second Ave, Maroochydore, QLD 4558

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His public hospital teaching appointment was to the Corneal Clinic at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where he was involved in training Ophthalmology registrars and fellows. Laurie has been a Clinical Associate at the University of Melbourne Department of Ophthalmology and the Centre for Eye Research Australia since 1994.

Laurie was an Examiner for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. He lectures at the University of Melbourne Department of Optometry and Visual Science. He has lectured internationally. Laurie has been involved in major research projects at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and has authored numerous scientific papers and book chapters.

Laurie has worked overseas volunteering his time for third-world eye camps with the Hollows Foundation in both Nepal and Fiji. He conducted the firstever Ophthalmology fellowship examinations for Cambodia in 2009 and continues to both teach and examine in Cambodia. He also volunteers his time teaching in Vietnam. He is a founding member of the RANZCO International Development Committee and is also a member of the RANZCO Victorian state branch committee.

He is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists and a director of LaserSight Victoria. He founded Bayside Eye Specialists in 2005.

LASERSIGHT, Victoria, Australia

Level 2, 100 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne, VIC 3002

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Stephen is a regular speaker at refractive and cataract surgery conferences including the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology, as well as meetings in Indonesia, Poland and the United Kingdom.

In 1991, as a founding member of the Melbourne Excimer Laser Group, Stephen was one of the first surgeons to perform refractive laser surgery.

Stephen is also dedicated to advancements in intraocular lens (IOL) development for cataract and lens exchange surgery. He has a great interest in the latest toric, multifocal and accommodating lens implants and has presented his results of clinical research on toric IOLs to other ophthalmic specialists. Stephen remains active in teaching medical and optometry students.

Stephen is well respected amongst his peers and popular with his patients for his relaxed manner and punctuality. As well as running a busy refractive clinic in East Melbourne he is also the Director of Southern Eye Centre/Southern Day Surgery, a multi doctor ophthalmology clinic and day surgery on the Mornington Peninsula. He is a keen cyclist outside of work and proud father of three sons.

Stephen is a member of the Australasian and American Societies of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the International Society of Refractive Surgery, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the Australian Medical Association.

LASERSIGHT, Victoria, Australia

Level 2, 100 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne, VIC 3002

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He has demonstrated a consistent history of academic and clinical excellence from obtaining the highest state grades for secondary education in South Australia and the Northern Territory in 1990 to receiving first class honours in medicine at the University of Melbourne where he also won multiple awards including the 1996 RACP Prize in Clinical Medicine, the highest award from the Royal Australian College of Physicians.

Michael founded his skills in general practice from 1997 to 2002, completing his qualification and becoming a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners in 2000. Having achieved a solid background in general medical practice, he commenced specialisation in ophthalmology at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and became the Glaucoma fellow at the same institute. Currently, he is a staff specialist working in the Glaucoma Clinic at RVEEH and article reviewer for the journal of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology.

Michael maintains his knowledge of international standards through regular attendance of ophthalmology and glaucoma conferences in the United Kingdom, European Union and United States. In March 2007 he volunteered his surgical skills in the Equal Health overseas aid program in Chennai, southern India and continues to dedicate himself to developing world eye care and program.

Michael's strong communication skills are further enhanced through his command of fluent spoken and written Cantonese and Mandarin.

LASERSIGHT, Victoria, Australia

Level 2, 100 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne, VIC 3002

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Dr Cassidy has an appointment as a consultant on the Corneal Unit and on the Acute Ophthalmology Service at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He has presented at international meetings and published in his area of subspecialty in peer-reviewed journals. Dr Cassidy has also recently published a book entitled Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty – A Manual regarding endothelial corneal transplantation.

When not at work Dermot can be found on the tennis court or spending time with his young family.

LASERSIGHT, Victoria, Australia

Level 2, 100 Victoria Pde,East Melbourne,VIC 3002

Ph 1800 003 937

Dr Hogden is a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology (RANZCO), American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). He has a special interest in advancing refractive surgery and is actively involved in ongoing clinical research with several international papers and publications to his name.

His specialty interests include corneal and lens based refractive surgery, lamellar corneal transplant surgery (such as DMEK, DSAEK and DALK), cataract surgery, the management of irregular astigmatism through topographic guided refractive surgery, keratoconus stabilisation and optimisation, post-refractive ectasia and pterygium surgery.

LASERSIGHT, Queensland, Australia

Ground Floor, 35 Astor Terrace,Spring Hill, QLD 4004

1st Floor, Corner Esplanade & Second Ave, Maroochydore, QLD 4558

Ph 1800 003 937

She completed her undergraduate medical studies at the University of Western Australia and then trained as an Ophthalmologist in London, UK, in addition to completing a PhD exploring cataract surgery and intraocular lens design. She then undertook advanced subspecialty training in corneal surgery at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, then the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital (RVEEH), Melbourne.

Dr Cleary is a consultant Ophthalmologist at RVEEH, working in the corneal service, and the surgical and acute ophthalmology services. She is actively involved in teaching and training, and undertakes research in the fields of corneal disease and cataract surgery outcomes. She has presented her research work internationally and has received numerous prizes for this work. She lectures regularly at the University of Melbourne for the School of Optometry and Visual Sciences.

LASERSIGHT, Victoria, Australia

Level 2, 100 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne, VIC 3002

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He pursued an early passion for refractive surgery to become one of the first ophthalmologists to subspecialise in Laser Vision Correction in Australia. As a lead surgeon with Laser Sight Centres Dr Versace gained experience in all aspects of refractive correction surgery and was involved in the development of several techniques including the use of aberrometry to guide surgical correction.

He became a founding partner of Vision Group Australia (later to be known as Vision Eye Institute) treating many thousands of patients with Laser Vision correction and premium lens implant surgery working closely with optometry through shared care, educational CPD related activity, University teaching to both undergraduates and postgraduates and joint research initiatives.

Prior to embarking on a sub-specialty career path Dr Versace worked in a clinical teaching capacity with ‘Project Orbis’ as an ophthalmic anaesthetist travelling through Central and South America–a formative experience leading to an ongoing commitment to skills exchange teaching programs such as time in Myanmar teaching modern phaco cataract surgery.

Dr Versace has been involved in numerous clinical trials and is often an invited speaker at international meetings–most recently as Gold Medal lecturer at the Nethradhama meeting in India. He regularly contributes to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery giving lecture sand participating in symposia.

As a member of the TGA Ophthalmic Clinical Advisory Group and specialist advisor to the ACMD (Advisory Committee for Medical Devices-Canberra) Dr Versace contributes to the safe introduction of new technologies to Australia–a fruitful use of experience gained working with the development of new IOL technologies both clinically in Australia and at a research level in Europe.

Having now returned from a European Sabbatical providing medical advice to a leading German lens manufacturer Dr Versace has joined with a group of leading ophthalmologists to form a new private clinical practice in Bondi Junction offering in-house laser vision correction and Intraocular lens-cataract surgery at East Sydney Private Hospital where he is a founding partner. Dr Versace’s approach to practice and surgery is customised, collaborative care using appropriate and modern technology in a safe environment.

Bondi Eye Doctors

Westfield Tower 1, Suite 2001, Level 20, 520 Oxford Street, Bondi Junction, NSW 2022

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He has been awarded research grants, holds an international patent for a novel dry eye drop – Topical Atorvastatin for Blepharitis and Dry Eyes and is currently conducting dry eye research through the Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney.

Languages:
German, French and Cantonese.

LASERSIGHT, NSW, Australia

Level 11, 501 George Street Sydney NSW 2000

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Dr Trinh completed her ophthalmology specialist training under the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists in Queensland. She embarked upon an advanced two-year fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada where she developed extensive expertise in corneal transplantation, pterygium surgery, ocular surface regeneration, complex anterior segment surgery and refractive surgery including LASIK, PRK and corneal collagen crosslinking for the treatment of keratoconus.

Dr Trinh was awarded the position of Chief Fellow of the University of Toronto and was also awarded the Family Lim Memorial Award for the subspecialty surgeon exemplifying best surgical and teaching skills.

Dr Trinh then undertook a research fellowship in laser cataract surgery, corneal transplantation, dry eye treatments and ocular surface disease. She has published over 20 scientific journal articles in national and international journals, written book chapters on advanced corneal transplantation techniques and ocular surface disease and is a regular presenter on the national and international conference circuits. She teaches medical students, residents, registrars and fellows, is involved in the development of anterior segment curriculum teaching at the University of Toronto and contributes regularly to community optometry education. She is also a clinical associate lecturer for the University of QLD.

Dr Trinh is a professional member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Cornea Society, the Refractive Surgery Alliance, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

LASERSIGHT, NSW, Australia

1A Effingham Street, Mosman NSW 2088

Ph 1800 003 937

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