Dr. Helen Chan

Dr. Helen Chan is a highly accomplished Specialist Ophthalmologist who specialises in glaucoma and cataract surgery. With a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, she provides comprehensive management for a wide range of complex eye conditions. Dr. Chan is dedicated to utilising advanced surgical techniques to preserve and restore her patients' vision, ensuring they receive personalised and reassuring care throughout their treatment journey.

Dr. Chan graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours, receiving the Lorna King medal as the top student in her year. She completed her specialist training in ophthalmology, graduating as the top candidate across Australia and New Zealand and earning the prestigious Howsam medal. To further her expertise, she undertook a prestigious subspecialty fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Her academic and global health contributions include serving as a Clinical Senior Lecturer and working with the World Health Organisation as an Intern in their Blindness Prevention unit.

As a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, Dr. Chan maintains active involvement in the ophthalmic community. She is also a member of the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society and the United Kingdom and Eire Glaucoma Society. Her extensive clinical training encompasses advanced procedures such as trabeculectomy, tube surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and complex cataract surgery, allowing her to offer tailored solutions for her patients.