Dr Vannessa Leung is a highly skilled general ophthalmologist with particular interest in Cataract, Corneal and Laser Eye Surgery.

Areas of Expertise

Cataract Surgery

• All Cataract Surgery
• Complex Cataract Surgery
• Premium Intraocular Lenses

Refractive Solutions

• Laser Eye Surgery
• Implantable Contact Lenses (ICLs)
• Lens Exchange

Cornea and External Eye

• Keratoconus and Collagen Cross-linking
• Corneal Transplantation

Medical Retina and Intravitreal Injections

• Macular Degeneration
• Diabetic Retinopathy

An internationally recognised researcher, including for the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Dr Leung prioritises providing evidence-based and patient-centred care. Dr. Leung also speaks Cantonese.

Brief CV

• Obtained medical degree with honours, from the University of New South Wales
• Ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital; awarded Chief Resident 2023
• Corneal and Refractive fellowship at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne 2024
• Staff Consultant Specialist, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital 2025
• Corneal and Refractive Fellowship, Moorefields Eye Hospital London, 2025

Academic teaching appointments

• Sydney University
• University of NSW
• University of Tasmania
• Lectures and examines for the Master of Medicine (Ophthalmology) course
• Author of medical education software
• Involved in standard setting, writing protocols in her work at the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the NSW Health Education and Training Institute
• Awarded multiple national and international awards including from the American Academy of Ophthalmology and New England Journal of Medicine