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Dr Lukas Sahhar

Ophthalmology East Melbourne

Dr Lukas Sahhar

16 years of experience

8,696+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lukas Sahhar at a glance

Dr Lukas Sahhar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in East Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in East Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Lukas Sahhar is a highly regarded specialist ophthalmologist, with additional training in complex cataract and refractive surgery. He completed his medical degree at Monash University.
Driven by a passion for advancing ethical medical practices, Dr. Sahhar pursued further academic endeavours, completing a research degree with the Oxford Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics at Oxford University, followed by a Master of Public Health.
Dr. Sahhar's specialist training took place in Melbourne at renowned institutions such as the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Alfred Hospital, Austin Hospital, and Royal Children’s Hospital. During his registrar years, he was honoured with the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society Kath Holmes Prize. Subsequently, he underwent subspecialist training as the Cataract Surgery Fellow at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, gaining expertise in managing complex cataract surgery cases and utilising modern premium lens technologies.
A Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and a member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Dr. Sahhar serves as a consultant ophthalmologist at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, where he also mentors ophthalmologists in training.
Dr. Sahhar specialises in managing various ophthalmic conditions, including cataracts with the use of modern premium corrective lenses, age-related macular degeneration requiring injections, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, blepharoplasty, pterygium, eyelid entropion and ectropion, and general ophthalmology.
Dedicated to personalised care, Dr. Sahhar tailors his treatment approach and lens selection to each patient, offering options such as monofocal, multifocal, and extended depth of focus lenses. He employs advanced cataract surgery techniques, including pain-free anaesthesia with drops (safe for patients on blood thinners), small incision surgery without sutures, and eye patch-free recovery, facilitating early restoration of vision for his patients.

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

— Dr Lukas Sahhar

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, East Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, East Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-729409 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-49F79023 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,012
Annual physical exam 99395 2,658
Vaccination administration 90471 130
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,821

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lukas Sahhar
HEADSHOT
Lukas Sahhar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lukas Sahhar with the team
WITH TEAM
Lukas Sahhar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Lukas Sahhar

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Lukas Sahhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1979/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39497393 · cited by 76
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Lukas Sahhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2054/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35531997 · cited by 182
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
    Lukas Sahhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4279/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31046065 · cited by 200
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Lukas Sahhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6357/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38467483 · cited by 194

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · East Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — East Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lukas.sahhar@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Lukas Sahhar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Lukas Sahhar treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in East Melbourne matters

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  • What does Lukas Sahhar specialise in?

    Lukas Sahhar specialises in Ophthalmology in East Melbourne, AU. 12 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Lukas Sahhar treat?

    Lukas Sahhar treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lukas Sahhar practise?

    Lukas Sahhar practises in East Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lukas Sahhar speak?

    Lukas Sahhar speaks English.

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