Dr Alp Atik
Dr Alp Atik is Head of the Glaucoma Unit at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and member of the Medical Advisory Committee at Epworth Freemasons Hospital.
As a Melbourne- and Harvard-trained ophthalmologist, he focuses on evidence-based, patient-centred care. He has completed two fellowships on glaucoma and complex cataract surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Dr Atik also leads health economics research at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, supervising numerous medical students and junior doctors.
Dr Atik sees patients privately in East Melbourne and Greensborough.
Services
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Cataract is a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. It is a normal part of ageing, although certain things like smoking can cause them to occur earlier. Unfortunately, the only treatment is surgery. However, modern techniques allow us to perform this as a day procedure with excellent outcomes. Click the link below to find out more.
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Glaucoma is a condition that affects the nerve connecting the eye to the brain. It can run in families. It is important to get your eyes checked regularly, especially if you have a family history of glaucoma. Treatment for glaucoma can involve eye drops, laser or surgery. Click the link below to find out more.
