Dr Deborah Colville

Dr Deborah Colville is a highly accomplished and dedicated Ophthalmologist based in Melbourne, Australia. With a primary focus on Paediatric Ophthalmology, she provides expert care for children experiencing a wide range of eye conditions. Dr Colville is committed to delivering reassuring, patient-centred care, ensuring that young patients and their families feel supported throughout their treatment journeys. In addition to her work with children, she offers specialised medical treatments for adults, including the targeted clinical application of botulinum A toxin.

Her clinical expertise spans both surgical and medical interventions. Dr Colville specialises in paediatric eye surgery and the management of complex childhood vision disorders. She is also highly skilled in utilising botulinum A toxin (Botox) to treat conditions such as blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm. Beyond her direct clinical work, Dr Colville has a strong interest in public health, gender medicine, and health professional education, contributing significantly to the broader medical community through her research and leadership roles.

Dr Colville completed her medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) at Monash University, graduating in 1975. She subsequently earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focussing on health professional education, alongside a Master of Public Health, a Diploma of Epidemiology, a Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (Clinical Instruction), and a Diploma of Management. She is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO) and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS). Additionally, she is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD) and has held prominent governance roles within several national and international medical organisations.