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Dr Kenneth Ooi
Cataract, Refractive & Complex Dry Eye Management MBBS (Adel.), MSurg (Ophth.), FRANZCOBiography
Dr Kenneth Ooi is a Consultant Comprehensive Ophthalmologist and Cataract, Refractive and Ocular Surface Surgeon with a particular interest in ocular inflammation and complex dry eye disease. His expertise includes cataract and lens-based refractive surgery, laser vision correction and advanced management of inflammatory ocular surface conditions.
He completed his specialist ophthalmology training through Prince of Wales Hospital and is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. He also holds a Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) from University College London and the University of Adelaide.
Dr Ooi completed a Corneal Clinical Research Fellowship at Prince of Wales and Sydney Eye Hospitals and a Uveitis Clinical Research Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospi...
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Education
- MBBS, University of Adelaide
- Master of Surgery (Ophthalmology) – MSurg (Ophth.), University College London & University of Adelaide
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
Dr Ooi has extensive experience in cataract and refractive surgery, including lens extraction for cataract and presbyopia, implantable contact lenses and laser vision correction for myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism. His practice integrates careful management of ocular surface health, particularly in patients with dry eye disease.
He also performs ocular surface surgery, including pterygium and pinguecula excision with conjunctival autografting, and manages both medical and surgical treatment of ocular surface cancers.
His subspecialty research fellowships in cornea and uveitis have provided advanced expertise in inflammatory and complex ocular surface disease, which underpins his comprehensive and evidence-based approach to patient care.
Affiliations
- Clinical Senior Lecturer, Save Sight Institute, University of Sydney
- Conjoint Lecturer, UNSW School of Medical Sciences
- Editorial Board Member, Annals of Eye Science
- Medical Advisory Board Member, Seqirus and Novartis
Dr Ooi takes a personalised and research-driven approach to care, with particular attention to optimising ocular surface health before and after surgery. He prioritises thorough assessment, clear communication and tailored treatment strategies to achieve the best visual and comfort outcomes.
By integrating innovation, academic insight and advanced surgical techniques, he aims to deliver high-quality, individualised ophthalmic care.