Dr James English: Specialist Ophthalmologist and Cataract Surgeon
Specialising in vision restoration and eye surgery. Conveniently located at Brisbane North Eye Centre and South Brisbane.
Meet Dr James English.
Brisbane-raised and trained at Australia’s most respected Ophthalmic institution The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Dr English delivers evidence-based surgery with a warm, friendly and empathetic manner.
Dr English consults at two convenient locations across North and South Brisbane (Chermside & Bulimba) with plentiful, free onsite parking.
Treat Your Eye Condition
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Cataract Surgery / Refractive Lens Exchange
Commonly the cause of vision reduction and quality of life, find out how safe, affordable and effective sight restoring surgery can be. Dr English has undergone advanced training in cataract surgery at Melbourne's flagship hospital, the Alfred.
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Intraocular Injections for Macular Disorders
Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy and Retinal Vein Occlusion all may cause central visual impairment. Prevention, maintenance and treatment using intraocular therapies may be recommended.
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Pterygium Surgery
This benign growth can cause vision impairment, a shift in glasses prescription, irritation and impact cosmesis. Surgery is safe and effective.
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Upper Eyelid Reduction Surgery
Excess upper eyelid skin can impact peripheral vision, contribute to drooping of the eyelids as well as watering of the eyes warranting safe and affordable surgery referred to as a "Blepharoplasty".
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Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)
Some glaucoma can be addressed surgically at the time of cataract surgery by placing miniscule drainage devices to help outflow and lower pressure.
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Ocular Surface Tumours
Surface cancers of the eye warrant treatment which often require surgical excision and reconstruction and may be followed by topical (drop) chemotherapy onto the surface of the eye.
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Eyelid Malposition Surgery
Ectropion and Entropion (out and in-turned eyelids respectively) can result in significant watering, irritation, pain, vision reduction and suboptimal cosmesis.
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Glaucoma Laser Therapy
Some Glaucomas are treatable with laser therapy. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) has emerged as a safe, typically painless and highly effective alternative to drops.
Dr English warmly welcomes LGBTQ+ patients, as well as patients of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background.