Dr Symes is a medical retina, uveitis and glaucoma specialist. He graduated from Imperial College, London and subsequently completed his ophthalmology residency in London. His subspecialty fellowship training in medical retina and uveitis was undertaken at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. His subspecialty glaucoma training was undertaken at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. He also spent 12 months as a Professorial Fellow at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Dr Symes has a strong interest in cataract surgery, particularly complex cataract surgery in patients with retinal disease, uveitis or glaucoma. During his time in the UK, He served as Britain’s representative to the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) Young Ophthalmologists Committee. He also served on the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Scientific Committee and Surgical Skills Committee.
For the last 5 years, he has been actively involved in clinical trials for retinal diseases. He has also published a number of articles in the scientific press on cataract surgery visual outcomes. His diverse fellowship experience helps him to treat patients with multiple eye pathologies.
Hospital Appointments
Consultant Ophthalmologist at:
- Sydney Eye Hospital
- Westmead Hospital
Academic Appointment
- Clinical Senior Lecturer, University of Sydney