Dr Bryan Matthews

Dr Bryan Matthews is a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Retinal Surgeon based in Australia. With a solid background in the field of ophthalmology, he has received specialised training in various aspects of eye care, including medical and surgical retina, ocular oncology, and bespoke cataract surgery. Dr. Matthews completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom in 1999. His areas of specialisation include both the medical and surgical aspects of retinal care. He is proficient in diagnosing and treating a wide range of retinal conditions and diseases. Additionally, Dr Matthews has an interest in ocular oncology. Dr Matthews completed his fellowship with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO). He has also completed his fellowship with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in the United Kingdom (FRCOphth). Dr. Matthews's training and appointments have taken him across different regions. He initially completed his medical and ophthalmological training in the UK, where he worked as a consultant ophthalmologist. Upon relocating to Australia, he pursued further fellowship training in vitreoretinal surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) in Melbourne. His experience includes institutions such as the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne and the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in Sheffield, UK. Over the course of his career, he has gained experience in managing surgical and medical conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He currently serves as a consultant on the surgical retina clinic at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and also the ocular oncology clinic at RVEEH. Currently, Dr Matthews practices in multiple locations, including Essendon, Berwick, Gladstone Park, and Shepparton making his services easily accessible to patients. He also extends his expertise to various eye clinics, including North West Eye Specialists, Essendon Eye Clinic, Berwick Eye Centre and recently joined the team at Lakeside Eye in South Melbourne. Dr. Bryan Matthews' training, diverse experience, and specialisation in retinal surgery and ocular oncology have earned him a well-deserved reputation as a trusted eye specialist in Australia.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2013–2019
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Sevilla

2. 2019–2023
   Residency · Ophthalmology

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

3. 2023–2024
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2023-09–2024-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Bryan Matthews, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.1161/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 37

2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes

   Dr Bryan Matthews, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.1467/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 7

3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Bryan Matthews, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.1617/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 201

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