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Dr Lukas Sahhar
Ophthalmology · East Melbourne
👤 16 years of experience
8,696+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
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.
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
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Ophthalmology
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,012 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,658 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 130 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,821 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
DOI: 10.1979/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39497393 · cited by 76
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
DOI: 10.2054/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35531997 · cited by 182
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Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across AU
DOI: 10.4279/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31046065 · cited by 200
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Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
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
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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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