Level 1A, 12 Central Road
Miranda · 2228 · Australia
Accepting new patients
Professor Adrian Fung
BSc(Med), MBBS(Hons1), MMED, (Ophthal. Sci.), (Clin. Epi.), with, merit, FRANZCO
👤 23 years of experience
About
Professor Adrian Fung is a vitreoretinal surgeon and macular disease specialist. He also has expertise in tumours of the retina and choroid.
Adrian Fung is Head of the Westmead Hospital Vitreoretinal Unit and a specialist in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina diseases and posterior segment tumours of the eye. He is a Professor at Macquarie University Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. He has Masters degrees in Ophthalmic Science and Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Sydney and completed clinical and research fellowships at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York; Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami and Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.
Professor Fung has published over 100 international peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 book or book chapters, including “Vitreoretinal Surgery for Trainees”. He is a Principal Investigator of the Bionic Eye Project and Ionis Geographic Atrophy trials. He is Editor for Retinal Cases and Brief Reports and Medical Retina Section Editor for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. He has been invited to speak and teach at over 100 national and international meetings in Australasia, North America and Europe. He was awarded the RANZCO Teacher of Excellence Award in 2019. He is amongst the first retinal surgeons in Australia to be admitted to the Macula and Retina Societies in the USA and received the Macula Society Travel Grant Award in 2020.
Professor Fung is the course convenor for Ophthalmology Updates!, one of the largest ophthalmology conferences held in Sydney each year. He is on the APVRS Council and is Chair of the RANZCO Clinical Standards Committee. He sits on the RANZCO Scientific Congress, RANZCO NSW Branch ASM, Sydney Eye Hospital Alumni, ORIA, RANZCO Clinical Standards, ANZSRS Surgical Registry, Fight Tumour Blindness and APVRS Young Ophthalmologists committees. He is a member of RANZCO, ANZSRS, ORA, AAO, ASRS, ARVO, Macula Society, Vit-Buckle Society, Lifeline Express International Academy, ISOO, IRGIII, IntRIS, APAO and APVRS. He is an APVRS Leadership Development Program Mentor and a RANZCO RACE Examiner.
Professor Fung’s interests include epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions and retinal and choroidal tumours. He will take the time to answer your questions, explain the best course of treatment and put you at ease. Second languages he speaks includes Mandarin and Cantonese.
Adrian Fung is Head of the Westmead Hospital Vitreoretinal Unit and a specialist in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina diseases and posterior segment tumours of the eye. He is a Professor at Macquarie University Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Sydney. He has Masters degrees in Ophthalmic Science and Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Sydney and completed clinical and research fellowships at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver; Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital, New York; Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami and Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia.
Professor Fung has published over 100 international peer-reviewed journal articles and 7 book or book chapters, including “Vitreoretinal Surgery for Trainees”. He is a Principal Investigator of the Bionic Eye Project and Ionis Geographic Atrophy trials. He is Editor for Retinal Cases and Brief Reports and Medical Retina Section Editor for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. He has been invited to speak and teach at over 100 national and international meetings in Australasia, North America and Europe. He was awarded the RANZCO Teacher of Excellence Award in 2019. He is amongst the first retinal surgeons in Australia to be admitted to the Macula and Retina Societies in the USA and received the Macula Society Travel Grant Award in 2020.
Professor Fung is the course convenor for Ophthalmology Updates!, one of the largest ophthalmology conferences held in Sydney each year. He is on the APVRS Council and is Chair of the RANZCO Clinical Standards Committee. He sits on the RANZCO Scientific Congress, RANZCO NSW Branch ASM, Sydney Eye Hospital Alumni, ORIA, RANZCO Clinical Standards, ANZSRS Surgical Registry, Fight Tumour Blindness and APVRS Young Ophthalmologists committees. He is a member of RANZCO, ANZSRS, ORA, AAO, ASRS, ARVO, Macula Society, Vit-Buckle Society, Lifeline Express International Academy, ISOO, IRGIII, IntRIS, APAO and APVRS. He is an APVRS Leadership Development Program Mentor and a RANZCO RACE Examiner.
Professor Fung’s interests include epiretinal membrane, macular hole, retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusions and retinal and choroidal tumours. He will take the time to answer your questions, explain the best course of treatment and put you at ease. Second languages he speaks includes Mandarin and Cantonese.
Education & training
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–2003 Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery · Medicine
Career & appointments
Hospital privileges
- Retina & Macula Specialists - Miranda — clinic · since
- Retina & Macula Specialists - Hurstville — clinic · since
- Chatswood Retina — clinic · since
- Central Coast Day Hospital — hospital · since
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Macular Degeneration | 6 | |
| Vitreo-Retinal Surgery | 6 | |
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) | 4 | |
| Retinal Detachment | 4 | |
| Macular Hole | 3 | |
| Ophthalmology | 0 |
Office, team & in practice
Locations & opening hours
4 locationsSuite 208, Waratah Private Hospital, 31 Dora Street
Hurstville · 2220 · Australia
Level 4 8 Thomas Street
Chatswood · 2067 · Australia
Suite 1 Fountain Corporate 2 Ilya Avenue
Erina · 2250 · Australia
Location
2 tagsConditions treated
4 indicationsTreatments & procedures
6 servicesWith patient & peer validation
- Macular Degeneration ★ 5 ✓ 1
- Vitreo-Retinal Surgery ★ 5 ✓ 1
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) ★ 4
- Retinal Detachment ★ 4
- Macular Hole ★ 2 ✓ 1
Full procedure list
Qualifications
8 credentials- BSc(Med)
- MBBS(Hons1) Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- MMED
- (Ophthal. Sci.)
- (Clin. Epi.)
- with
- merit
- FRANZCO
Engagement & popularity
- Connections
- 8
- Listed since
- 2026-05-22
Source information
- Primary specialty
- Macular Degeneration
- Primary location
- Retina & Macula Specialists - Miranda
Patient reviews
43 verified reviews4.78
★★★★⯨
43 reviews
- Explanation
- 4.8
- Bedside Manner
- 4.8
- Overall Experience
- 4.7
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Treatment and timeliness were excellent. Professor Fung's knowledge and experience ensured the best possible result.
Seen for: Retinal Detachment Vitreo-Retinal Surgery -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Great thanks
Seen for: Floaters (Eye) -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified After months finally figured out what was wrong
Seen for: Floaters (Eye) -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Excellent visit
Seen for: Macular Hole -
★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Still waiting for operation
Seen for: Vitreo-Retinal Surgery -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Retina&Macula specialist,they are the best.
Seen for: Cataract Surgery -
★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Prof Fung is an expert in his practice.
Seen for: Vitreo-Retinal Surgery -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very professional
Seen for: Floaters (Eye) Vision Problems -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Everythings wss very good,thank you so much for your help,i love you so muck.
Seen for: Cataract Surgery -
★★★★★ ✓ Verified Friendly, to the point. No fluffing around.
Seen for: Vitreo-Retinal Surgery Macular Hole
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