Cataract surgery
Routine and complex cataract surgery, with lens choices planned around the health of the whole eye.
Cataract care →
Dr Simon Chen · Sydney
Cataract surgery with the retina in mindCataract surgerywith the retinain mind
Cataract care that considers the health of your whole eye, including your retina.
MBBS, BSc (Hons)St George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London
FRANZCOFellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
Vitreoretinal surgery fellowshipsOxford Eye Hospital · Lions Eye Institute
University of New South WalesAdjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine and Health
Vision Eye InstituteClinical practice, ChatswoodCataract and retinal care
Dr Simon Chen treats conditions of the lens and retina. When both affect vision, they can be considered together in the assessment and treatment plan.
Vitreoretinal surgery
Surgery for conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, alongside medical retinal care and intravitreal (eye) injections.
Retina care →Cataract and retina surgery, planned with the whole eye in mind.
Find your starting point
What brings you here?
Cataract surgery
Understanding cataracts, assessment and planning.
→IOL exchange & complex cataract
Exchanging an implant, dislocated lenses and eyes with more going on.
→Refractive lens exchange
Lens surgery before a cataract, and whether it suits your eyes.
→Macular degeneration
Dry and wet AMD, and what eye injections involve.
→Floaters & retina
Floaters, membranes, holes, and the warning signs that cannot wait.
→Planning your care
Assessment considers your symptoms, daily activities and the health of your eyes.
If treatment is recommended, the discussion covers the options, expected benefits, risks and recovery.
Appointments and practical arrangements are coordinated through Vision Eye Institute.
Prepare for your appointment
Meet your surgeon
Dr Simon Chen
Cataract and vitreoretinal surgeon
Vision Eye Institute, Chatswood.
Learn about Dr Chen’s training, clinical experience, research and approach to explaining your care.
Meet Dr Chen →LondonMedical training
Oxford & CambridgeOphthalmology trainingUK & AustraliaSurgical fellowshipsUniversity of New South WalesTeaching & researchVision Eye InstituteClinical practiceTrusted by medical colleagues and their families
More than 170 medical professionals and their closest relatives have trusted Dr Chen with their eye surgery.
They include Sydney optometrists, ophthalmologists, GPs and nurses.
Experience and approach
Why choose Dr Simon Chen?
Cataract and retina expertise
Care for both the lens and the retina, including complex cataracts and eyes affected by more than one condition.
Clinical experience →Time to understand your options
Discuss the benefits, limitations and trade-offs of treatment, and how the choices relate to your eyes and priorities.
Your consultation →Research and teaching
Clinical research in cataract and retinal disease, alongside university teaching and training for eye-care professionals.
Research and teaching →What to expect at your visit
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Arrange a visit
Contact Vision Eye Institute for appointments and referral enquiries.
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Understand your eyes
Assessment, questions and a discussion of what matters to you.
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Consider the options
Talk through the benefits, trade-offs and an individual plan.
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Plan what follows
Treatment and follow-up, when appropriate, with your care team.
Surgery, explained.
Ready when you are.
Appointments and enquiries through Vision Eye Institute, Chatswood.
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