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Dr Robert Chong
Ophthalmologist – Medical Retina Specialist MBBS, MPH, FRANZCOBiography
Dr Robert Chong is a Medical Retina Specialist with expertise in Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) and other macular and retinal conditions. He provides advanced medical retina treatments including intravitreal anti-VEGF injections (Lucentis, Eylea and Avastin), photodynamic therapy (PDT) laser and retinal laser.
Dr Chong is a Clinical Lecturer with the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney. He runs a busy Medical Retina Clinic at Sydney Eye Hospital, where he teaches retinal fellows, ophthalmology trainees and medical students. Together with Associate Professor I-Van Ho, he co-leads the weekly Retinal Journal Club at Sydney Eye Hospital.
He completed his ophthalmology specialist training at Prince of Wales Hospital in...
Specialities & Locations
Specialties (4)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Intravitreal Anti-VEGV Injections
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Photodynamic Theraphy (PDT)
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Retinal Vein Occlusion
Primary Location
Other Locations (2)
Education
- MBBS
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Dr Chong takes a compassionate, evidence-based approach to patient care. He prioritises clear communication and collaborative management, particularly for patients with chronic retinal conditions requiring ongoing treatment.
His commitment to education, research and outreach ensures that patients benefit from contemporary, high-quality retinal care both in metropolitan and rural settings.
Affiliations
- Member, Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists (ANZSRS)
- Member, American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS)
- Clinical Lecturer, Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney
Dr Chong completed specialist ophthalmology training at Prince of Wales Hospital before undertaking advanced Medical Retina fellowships at Moorfields Eye Hospital and Southwest Eye Hospital. His fellowship training was supported by competitive national scholarships.
He leads a high-volume Medical Retina Clinic at Sydney Eye Hospital, where he provides advanced retinal therapies and contributes significantly to registrar and fellow education. He is actively involved in clinical research and interventional trials in retinal disease.
Through his work with the RFDS and the Outback Eye Service, Dr Chong delivers specialist retinal care to remote Australian communities, managing advanced and complex retinal disease presentations.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
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