Dr Clare Fraser - Neuro-ophthalmologist & Strabismus Surgeon Sydney

Dr Clare Fraser

Neuro Ophthalmologist Sydney

I specialise in neuro-ophthalmology and adult strabismus surgery in Sydney CBD, Gordon and Macquarie Uni.
 
My training allows me to help patients whose symptoms don't fit neatly into just "neurology" or "ophthalmology".
 
We'll start by listening to your story in your own words, performing a clinical examination, then together we come up with a plan for your ongoing care.

Neuro-ophthalmology

What is Neuro-ophthalmology?

Neuro-ophthalmology deals with visual problems caused by disorders of the brain or the optic nerve connection.
 
Our eyes simply receive visual information - we actually see with our brain. In turn, the brain controls the position and focus of the eyes, directing our visual attention. Many disorders of the brain can cause problems in processing vision and problems with the control of eye movements.  
 
Neuro-ophthalmologists can diagnose brain disorders using eye examinations.

Symptoms Include

Altered central vision
Reduced peripheral visual field (side vision)
Double vision 
Pupil changes
Drooping of the eyelids

Strabismus

Commonly known as a squint or cross-eye

What is Strabismus?

Strabismus is a condition where the eyes are not properly aligned with each other.
 
The misalignment can occur in any direction, but is commonly known as a squint or being cross-eyed.  This is caused by an imbalance between the muscles controlling eye movements.  Strabismus can also be associated with a lazy eye.
 
Though some patients are troubled by double vision, for others the main issues are related to the social impact of not being able to make normal eye contact.

How can strabismus be treated?

 
Eye exercises 
Some people respond to simple daily eye tracking exercises that stengthen eye muscles and improve alignment.
 
Prisms
Temporary or permanent prisms can be placed onto your glasses, to compensate for the eye misalignment and improve double vision.
 
Botox
By using injections of Botox we can relax the muscles that are pulling the eyes out of alignment for a few months at a time.    
 
Surgery
Strabismus surgery aims to permanently correct the imbalance by repositioning the muscles on the eyeball.

Make a Booking

Costs (updated 30/03/20)

Routine private consultations are typically available within 2-4 weeks but every effort will be made to provide urgent appointments in an emergency.
 
Initial consult - 30 min ~ $385 (medicare rebate $75)
Follow-up visits - 20min ~ $255 (medicare rebate $35)
 
Please ask when booking for the current fees.
 
Further tests may be necessary during your visit and these are charged separately, however in most cases will not exceed $350 (and medicare rebates may apply).
 
Please call the clinic directly at the location most convenient for you.

Locations

Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists CBD

Level 13
139 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
 
Monday and Tuesday
(and Wednesday afternoon once a month)
 
Call: (02) 9241 2913 (web site)

Gordon Eye Surgery

 
Level 2
741 Pacific Highway
Gordon NSW 2072
(old Gordon Post Office)
 
Access via Wade Lane or Pacific Highway.
 
 
Every Friday
One Monday a month
One Wednesday afternoon a month
 
Call: (02) 9418 1488 (web site)

Macquarie University Ophthalmology

Suite 401
2 Technology Place
Macquarie University NSW 2109
 
One Tuesday every two weeks
 
Call: (02) 9812 3933 (web site)

Qualifications and Training

Qualifications

Associate Professor of Neuro-ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Education, University of Sydney
Clinical Associate Professor, Macquarie University
Fellow of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
International Fellow of North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
Masters of Medicine in ophthalmology research (MMed)
Medical degree (MBBS - Hons)

Training

Neuro-ophthalmology fellow at Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Dr Nancy Newman, Dr Valerie Biousse and Dr Beau Bruce


Neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus fellow at Moorfields Eye Hospital
London, England
Dr Gordon Plant and Mr James Acheson
Botox training with Ms Gill Adams
Electrophysiology training with Professor Graham Holder
 
Ophthalmology registrar at Sydney Eye Hospital
Sydney, Australia
January 2006 – December 2009 
2009 4th year: Sydney Eye, Royal North Shore – senior registrar
2008 3rd year: Westmead Children’s, Wagga, St Vincent’s, Bankstown
2007 2nd year: St George, Royal Hobart, Sydney Eye, Liverpool
2006 1st year: Concord, Prince of Wales, Sydney Eye, Royal North Shore

Watch

Here's an embarrassing presentation I gave about how I used my iPhone as a registrar

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If you need to get in contact with me, please call the Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists on (02) 9241 2914

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