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Clinical Associate Professor John Lee

Specialties

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Associate Professor  Lee is the Head of Illawarra Ophthalmology and  one of the most experienced cataract surgeons in Australia having performed more than 15 000 successful cataract surgeries in his career . His priority is to provide excellent vision with the highest level of safety. 

He introduced topical anaesthesia (no needle to the eye) for cataract surgery to the Illawarra and performs all his cases using this method. Professor Lee also provides a comprehensive ophthalmological service including glaucoma, macular degeneration, eyelid procedures and paediatric ophthalmology.

He operates at the Wollongong day surgery, Wollongong private Hospital, Shellharbour Private Hospital, The Wollongong Public Hospital, and Shellharbour Public Hospital. 

He has an interest in overseas charity work and regularly works with disadvantaged peoples in Africa and Asia. He is a competitive marathon surf ski paddler and, together with his wife and three children, is an active member of St. Michaels Church, Wollongong.

He is available most days from his rooms in Figtree and Wollongong.

Qualifications
FRANZCO , MBBS , FRACGP , FRACOG
Gender
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Website
www.illawarraophthalmology.com.au
Referrals

1-3 Princes Highway, Figtree NSW 2525

Phone: (02) 4226 1553
Fax: (02) 4226 4988