Trust score 8/100
Dr I-Van Ho
👤 10 years of experience
7,120+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
3
Publications
3
Languages spoken
About
Professor I-Van Ho is a highly experienced vitreoretinal surgeon and macular disease specialist, dedicated to diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the macula, retina, and vitreous. His expertise includes retinal imaging techniques and small-incision vitrectomy surgery. A graduate of Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney, he completed his ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital before undertaking advanced fellowships in vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at both Sydney Eye Hospital and the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. In 2006, he further specialised in macular disease and medical retina through a fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital and the Vitreous Retina Macula New York in the United States.
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Ho holds academic positions as a Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of Ophthalmic Surgery at the Australian School of Advanced Medicine at Macquarie University and as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney’s Save Sight Institute, Department of Ophthalmology. He is a member of several prestigious professional organisations, including the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, the Oceania Retina Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Professor Ho is currently a vitreoretinal surgeon at Sydney Eye Hospital’s Retinal Unit, where he also leads the Vitreoretinal Fellowship, supporting the next generation of specialists in this field. He also holds a consultant position at Bankstown Hospital. Fluent in English, he also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, allowing him to provide care to a diverse range of patients.
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Ho holds academic positions as a Professor of Ophthalmology and Head of Ophthalmic Surgery at the Australian School of Advanced Medicine at Macquarie University and as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Sydney’s Save Sight Institute, Department of Ophthalmology. He is a member of several prestigious professional organisations, including the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, the Oceania Retina Association, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
Professor Ho is currently a vitreoretinal surgeon at Sydney Eye Hospital’s Retinal Unit, where he also leads the Vitreoretinal Fellowship, supporting the next generation of specialists in this field. He also holds a consultant position at Bankstown Hospital. Fluent in English, he also speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, allowing him to provide care to a diverse range of patients.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr I-Van Ho
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 531 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,845 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 277 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,122 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.1568/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30358456 · cited by 19
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
DOI: 10.6025/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38188992 · cited by 129
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.3426/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35673479 · cited by 111
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Newtown · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Newtown · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · i.van.ho@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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