Awarded the Claffy Ophthalmology Prize at Sydney University, Ian attributed this award to two famous Ophthalmologists, Geoff Hipwell and M. B. Kappagoda.
Ian is interested in Macular Degeneration and Neuro-ophthalmology, and especially in Temporal Arteritis and Temporal Artery Biopsy. He is available for urgent consultations, any day.
Awarded a PhD entitled ‘The Watery Eye’ in 2007, he has submitted his DSc in 2024. This is entitled ‘Cataracts in Medicine for 2020: Translation of aetiology, associations, and management into surgical and visual outcomes.’ The DSc shows that 92% of cataract surgical patients should be able to see 6/4 one month postoperatively.
Ian jointly runs the bi-weekly Saturday morning Sydney Ophthalmology Writers Group (WG) at his Rooms in Chatswood, aiming to help potential Ophthalmology trainees gain RANZCO entry. WG produced 31 publications in 2022-2023. Ian has jointly authored over 330 publications.
Ian has two sons and six grandchildren. A kit drummer for 35 years, especially for church music, Ian enjoys surfboard riding, and is reasonably fluent in French, German and Italian, speaks passable English, and is currently learning Arabic.