Dr Lawrence Lee
MBBS FRANZCO FRACS
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Ophthalmic Surgeon, Vitreoretinal Specialist
A/Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Queensland
Dr Lawrence Lee is a leading ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon in Brisbane. He has over 25 years of experience in managing cataract, medical and surgical retinal diseases.
Dr Lee’s training and hospital appointments
Dr Lee undertook his ophthalmology specialist training in Brisbane and completed a Vitreoretinal Fellowship at the Sydney Eye Hospital. He pursued further retinal training with Professor Donald Gass, a renowned figure in macular disease research, at the Ophthalmology Department of Vanderbilt University in Tennessee, USA. Dr Lee later worked at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, one of the world’s most respected eye hospitals, where he managed complex retinal disease and vitreoretinal surgery.
Following his fellowship training, Dr Lee returned to Brisbane and commenced private practice on Wickham Terrace. In addition to private practice, Dr Lee holds a public hospital appointment as a Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital. He is also the Director of Ophthalmology at St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Brisbane.
Dr Lee’s expertise and specialty
Dr Lee treats a wide range of complex retinal and macular conditions. These include macular degeneration, retinal detachment, cataract, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole, epiretinal membrane, and eye trauma. Patients travel to see him from across Queensland, Far North Queensland, and northern New South Wales. There are also regular referrals from overseas. Dr Lee also provides independent specialist opinions for WorkCover matters.
Dr Lee’s commitment to teaching and professional development
In addition to clinical practice, Dr Lee is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Queensland. He devotes much of his time to the training of medical students, ophthalmology registrars and fellows. Dr Lee has served as Chairman of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Continuing Professional Development Committee, College Council and the Journal of Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology Editorial Committee.
Dr Lee is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), the Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists (ANZSRS), and the Asia Pacific Vitreoretinal Society (APVRS). Additionally, he speaks regularly at national and international conferences. He has published over 200 journal articles, conference papers and book chapters. Dr Lee served as Co-Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for the highly successful 19th APVRS Congress, in conjunction with the Queensland RANZCO. In this leadership role, he helped shape a scientific program dedicated to advancing knowledge, refining surgical techniques, showcasing innovations and exploring future research directions in retinal care.
Dr Lee’s work reaches beyond his patients. He has played an active part in setting the standard the rest of the profession trains to. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Dr Lee remains dedicated to providing the highest standard of care and committed to helping his patients keep their sight.
