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Christine Younan is a Medical Retina and Uveitis Specialist. She treats patients with cataracts, retinal diseases including macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, as well as patients with inflammation in the eye. She graduated from the University of New South Wales Medical School, then became involved in ophthalmic research as a clinical examiner for the Blue Mountains Eye Study and Sydney Myopia Pilot Study. She has been awarded a Masters of Medicine in Clinical Ophthalmology from the University of Sydney and worked at the Centre for Vision Research at Westmead Hospital. Her general ophthalmology training was at Sydney Eye Hospital. She has undertaken a Medical Retina Fellowship with Prof. Paul Mitchell at Westmead Hospital, and a Uveitis Fellowship with Prof. Sue Lightman at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Christine is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University and a Staff Specialist at both Westmead and Sydney Eye Hospitals. She has presented at local and international meetings and is a Section Editor for the journal Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. Christine is the Chair of the Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Annual Scientific Meeting, and a Board member for the College of Ophthalmologists. Christine has graduated from the Australian and New Zealand, as well as the Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Leadership Development Programs. She has been involved in overseas aid trips and teaching ophthalmologists in East Timor, the Solomon Islands and Fiji.

Dr Parker completed his undergratuate studies in Sydney, followed by medical training at Flinders University, SA. He completed his general medical training at Liverpool Hospital, NSW. He completed ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital and then further training at Royal North Shore Hospital and Westmead Hospital. He completed his fellowship in oculoplastic surgery at the world-renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. He holds a Masters of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) from the University of Sydney and now is a clinical lecturer in this program. He is active in clinical research and has published in peer-reviewed journals. He has been actively involved in the training of upcoming surgeons in Australia and the UK. Dr Parker will see any patients with any ocular complaints. He does, however, have a special interest in plastic surgery relating to the eye and orbit. Before any surgery, he will take the time necessary to ensure patients understand treatment options and any non-surgical options available. His surgical technique is of the highest quality. After surgery, he will manage the patient’s recovery and direct any further treatment necessary. He will always keep the referrer, and any other relevant specialists or practitioners, informed of the patients progress and will engage other subspecialists care if required.

Dr Brian Chua graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (Hons) and a Masters of Public Health (Hons). He commenced his internship and residency at Royal North Shore Hospital before starting Ophthalmology training through the Sydney Eye Hospital. Dr Chua was heavily involved in the Blue Mountains Eye Study, both as the coordinator and a clinical examiner, through the Centre for Vision Research at Westmead Hospital. After completing his ophthalmic training at the Sydney Eye Hospital, Dr Chua undertook further Fellowship training to sub-specialise in glaucoma at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne before returning to Sydney to continue his clinical and research commitments. Dr Chua has authored numerous scientific articles published in peer-reviewed journals, and has also presented at multiple local and international scientific congresses. He is currently a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney. He is also a Staff Specialist in the glaucoma unit at the Sydney Eye Hospital, and is Visiting Medical Officer at St Vincent’s Hospital and Macquarie University Hospital. Dr Chua is a Fellow of the Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and has a sub-specialty interest in cataract and glaucoma surgery.