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M.B.,B.S.(Hons), B.Sc.Med.(Hons), M.Med.(Clin Epi), F.R.A.N.Z.C.O. Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney,
Ophthalmic surgeon, corneal, external eye disease, general ophthalmology
Dr John Males, Ophthalmologist, who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery. Dr Males is a consultant ophthalmologist at Sydney Eye Hospital and Clinical Senior Lecturer at Save Sight Institute, Sydney University. Dr Males studied medicine at Sydney University, where he also performed research in collaboration with NASA into the zero gravity effects on muscle. He underwent his ophthalmic training at Sydney Eye Hospital where he was also Professorial Senior Registrar receiving training in corneal and external disease surgery, as well as being in charge of registrar teaching. He has recently returned from the United Kingdom where he continued his training in corneal, cataract and refractive surgery at the Bristol Eye Hospital. Dr Males has expertise in clinical epidemiology and evidence based medicine having completed his Masters degree in these topics. John has presented at Australasian, European and American ophthalmic meetings and has publications in peer reviewed ophthalmic journals.
Dr Males performs all forms of laser vision correction surgery for the treatment of short sightedness (myopia), far sightedness (hypermetropia) and astigmatism. Dr Males offers all the latest technologies in the treatment of eye disease, including blade free LASIK using the Intralase laser, advanced laser surface ablation, and conventional LASIK using the microkeratome. Dr Males customises the treatment options to each individual circumstance, as no two individuals are alike. There are many options available. Dr Males offers those which are appropriate for each individual, and will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
Dr Males has expertise in areas of Cataract surgery, Laser Vision Correction and Corneal Surgery. John performed the first Descemets' Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) in Australia in April 2006. DSAEK is an exciting new form of corneal transplantation where only the back part of the cornea is transplanted, resulting in a stronger eye and more rapid recovery in vision. Dr Males is performing a clinical trial for treatment of keratoconus with a new treatment known as Collagen Cross Linking. Dr Males is also performing in corneal intra stromal rings (both INTACS and Kerarings) for the treatment of keratoconus, as well as corneal transplantation.