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Dr Shyalle Kahawita is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Physician with subspecialty expertise in glaucoma. She studied medicine at the University of Adelaide, where she was awarded the David Crompton Ophthalmology Prize. She also completed a Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) at the University of Sydney.
Dr Kahawita completed her specialist ophthalmology training across multiple locations in Australia, including South Australia, Alice Springs and Brisbane. She subsequently undertook a Glaucoma Fellowship at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, supported by the RANZCO Topham Scholarship.
She currently holds a public appointment as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS). Dr...
Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science), University of Sydney
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
RANZCO Topham Scholarship Recipient
Dr Kahawita completed her ophthalmology training across South Australia, Alice Springs and Brisbane before undertaking a Glaucoma Fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. There, she received advanced training in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including minimally invasive techniques.
She currently serves as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and STARS, managing complex glaucoma and cataract cases as well as a broad range of adult ophthalmic conditions.
In addition to her clinical practice, Dr Kahawita is actively involved in research and education. She has published widely in ophthalmology journals and teaches medical students and ophthalmology registrars. Her commitment to service extends internationally through volunteer sur...
Affiliations
Lecturer, University of Queensland
Dr Kahawita takes a comprehensive and patient-centred approach to care. She believes in clear communication, shared decision-making and tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s individual needs.
By combining advanced glaucoma expertise with evidence-based practice, she aims to deliver safe, effective and personalised ophthalmic care.
