Get to know Dr Anton van Heerden, vision correction specialist
A Melbourne eye surgeon devoted to improving the way you see the world
A passion for improving lives
Dr Anton van Heerden explains why he is passionate about vision correction surgery
Information about Dr Anton Van Heerden
Dr Van Heerden is an expert cataract and vision correction surgeon. He is a director of Eye Laser Specialists, Armadale Eye Clinic and is the former Head of Department, Surgical Ophthalmology Services at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
MBCHB; FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Refractive Surgeon
Dr van Heerden is the HOU, Surgical Ophthalmology Services at the RVEEH where he strives to achieve better patient outcomes and shorter wait periods for patients requiring cataract surgery.
His sub-specialist interests are in medical retina conditions, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
Dr Van Heerden completed his medical degree at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He went on to become a member of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London, UK where he furthered his surgical skills. He completed his post-graduate training at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.
In 2008 he moved to Melbourne where he completed a year’s fellowship in medical retina and inflammatory diseases of the eye at the Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital.
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital: Audrey-Bowan Service excellence award- 2019
Dr Van Heerden is actively involved in clinical research in the field of cataract and refractive surgery and is involved in registrar and medical student teaching.
Memberships
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- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
- Fellow of the College of Ophthalmologists South Africa
- Australian Society of Ophthalmology
- Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Fellow of the World College of Refractive Surgery & Visual Sciences
Overseas humanitarian assistance
Dr Van Heerden has accompanied the team from the Australian Health and Humanitarian Association (AHHA) to Cambodia, where they performed cataract surgery on patients in need of help.
Click here to learn more about his amazing cause www.ahha.org.au.
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Dr Anton Auret Van Heerden AHPRA Registration No MED0001218295, type: Specialist
About the expert
Dr Anton van Heerden, MBCHB; FRANZCO
Ophthalmologist & Laser Eye Surgeon
Based in Melbourne, but with a reputation that transcends borders, Dr Van Heerden sets the highest bar for laser vision correction surgery in Australia. While his skills and experience are second to none, it is his fun, caring and down to earth nature that truly set’s him apart from the rest. You can sit back and enjoy the journey knowing every detail has been carefully considered.
