MBBS (Hons) BMedSc (Hons) MMed (OphthSc) FRANZCO

Dr Damien Ling is a highly skilled and experienced ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist. He has particular expertise in cataract surgery and glaucoma management, including laser and surgical procedures. Dr Ling also has a clinical interest in the management of diabetic eye disease, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, and general ophthalmology.

Born and raised in Melbourne, Dr Ling obtained his medical and honours degrees from Monash University, and a Masters degree from The University of Sydney in collaboration with the Centre for Eye Research Australia. He has extensive surgical experience, completing terms in nine different surgical subspecialties working in hospitals across Melbourne. Dr Ling gained additional years of ophthalmology experience in New South Wales and Tasmania, before completing comprehensive ophthalmology training at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. He subsequently undertook the prestigious Glaucoma Fellowship at the same institution, which provided subspecialty training in advanced glaucoma and cataract surgery.

Dr Ling is committed to maintaining the high quality of ophthalmic care in Australia. He was Registrar of the Court of Examiners for both the basic and final clinical examinations of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), and previously served as the representative for final year trainees in Victoria.

Outside of medicine, Dr Ling enjoys spending time with his wife and young family (and cat). An avid violinist, he has performed with ensembles including The Australian Doctors Orchestra and Corpus Medicorum.

Dr Ling practices evidence-based, patient-centred care, and believes in investing time discussing each patient’s condition and treatment options with them. He holds public appointments as a consultant ophthalmologist at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Monash Health, and Austin Health.