Brian Ang

Glaucoma Specialist and Cataract Surgeon | Melbourne Eye Specialists | Vision Eye Institute Footscray | Co-Founder Nutravision

About

I am a glaucoma specialist and cataract surgeon at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital in Melbourne, with private practice at Melbourne Eye Specialists, Vision Eye Institute Footscray and Geelong Eye Centre. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh and completed my ophthalmology training in various centres of excellence in the United Kingdom, including Norwich and Aberdeen. Subsequently, I furthered my glaucoma subspecialty training in Geneva, Switzerland and Wellington, New Zealand before taking up my current posts.

In my clinical practice, I always strive for the best outcomes by practising patient-focused and evidence-based medicine applied to the highest international standards. Throughout my career, I have successfully achieved a proven track record of surgical and clinical excellence in cataract and glaucoma surgery.

I am actively involved in the training of junior ophthalmologists, from basic clinical science all the way to complicated cataract surgery and complex glaucoma management. I am also very passionate about the concept of ‘proactive glaucoma’, whereby we proactively manage glaucoma risk through lifestyle changes and nutritional supplements for neuroprotection. I retain a significant academic interest in surgical techniques and ocular imaging, and have over 70 publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

I am an Honorary Researcher at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Honorary Senior Lecturer for the University of Melbourne, Honorary Ophthalmologist and Lecturer for the Australian College of Optometry, and a member of the Glaucoma Australia Expert Advisory Panel.

Top skills

Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Cataract Surgery, Medical Imaging, Medical Education, Medicine, Surgery, Cataract, Hospitals, Pediatrics, Healthcare Management, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, EMR, Public Health, Healthcare, Treatment