Dr Lourens van Zyl

MBChB, DipOphth, FCOphth, FRANZCO, MMed (Ophth), FRCSI, FEBO, GradDip(RefCatSurg), MMed(RefCatSurg), FWCRSVS

I am an Australian and internationally trained cataract, refractive and corneal surgeon. I graduated with Honours from the University of Pretoria and completed my higher specialist training in Ophthalmology in Adelaide, South Australia. Following my specialist training, I pursued a further two and a half years of advanced sub-specialty fellowship training in cornea and external eye diseases, advanced cataract and laser eye surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital under world-renowned Refractive and Laser Eye Surgeon Professor Michael Goggin.
Under the guidance of Professor Goggin, I acquired the latest surgical techniques in laser eye surgery, corneal transplantation, and advanced cataract surgery. Following my formal post graduate fellowship training, I completed a 1 year post graduate diploma followed by a 3 – year Master’s degree in Cataract and Laser Eye Surgery through the University of Sydney. To this day I am the only laser eye surgeon in Western Australia who has undergone formal post-graduate training in the sub-specialty of Refractive Surgery and who holds a post graduate degree in the sub-specialty of Refractive Surgery.

I have a special interest in laser eye surgery, cataract surgery and the management of reading vision problems known as Presbyopia. I also manage a a wide range of disorders affecting the cornea including keratoconus, eyelid disorders and glaucoma.

I am regarded as one of the leading laser eye surgeons in the world and is one of less than a 1000 ophthalmologists worldwide who holds a Board Certified Fellowship from the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences. I have dedicated my whole professional career to Laser Eye Surgery and advanced vision correction including cataracts.


I am a fellow of the following Specialist Colleges:
  • Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
 • Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland,
 • The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, College of Ophthalmology 
 • The European Board of Ophthalmology.

I hold specialist registration in the following countries:
   • Australia and New Zealand
   • United Kingdom
   • Republic of Ireland
   • South Africa
   • European Union

Procedures I specialise in:
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Laser eye surgery and vision correction
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Cataract surgery
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Laser cataract surgery
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Lens replacement surgery with premium lenses
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Intraocular contact lenses or ICL
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Supplementary Sulcus Lens implantation
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Pterygium surgery
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Corneal Allogenic Intrastromal Ring Segments or CAIRS
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Keratoconus treatments including topography guided laser eye surgery
   • Blepharoplasty
   • Eye lid conditions
   • Glaucoma surgery and lasers

My Mission Statement:

I am dedicated to providing the best clinical expertise and the highest standard of care.

This is on a personal and professional level, to give all my patients of all ages the best opportunity for a lifetime of healthy eyes and excellent vision.


Over the past 20 years I have had the absolute pleasure of helping tens of thousands of patients of various ages improve and maintain their vision. Helping patients to free themselves from the burden of glasses and contact lenses is my passion.

To perform microsurgery on the eyes requires exceptional surgical skill and acumen. To perform all types of eye surgery and any other ocular surgery at a world class level requires expertise along with access to state of the art and the world’s best equipment. For this reason I have spent a total of 17 years training and perfecting my surgical armamentarium and spared no cent to acquire the best and most advanced diagnostic, surgical and laser equipment in the world to provide my patients with world class care.

I understand that getting surgery, especially on your eyes, is a serious decision and can cause anxiety in some. Your eyes are unique, and you should demand a bespoke solution tailored to your lifestyle, visual requirements and goals. That is why I offer the most thorough and intense medical examination and consultation that any patient will ever go through. During your consultation we will meet, and I can take the time to answer all your questions and talk through any concerns you have.

I am passionate about transforming people’s lives by transforming their vision. I look forward to spending time with you at our stunning and state of the art clinics in Booragoon and Craigie to see whether you could gain exceptional vision and eye health
MBChB, DipOphth, FCOphth, FRANZCO, MMed (Ophth), FRCSI, FEBO, GradDip(RefCatSurg), MMed(RefCatSurg), FWCRSVS

Why Choose Me?

More than 20 years of ophthalmological experience
Tens of thousands of satisfied patients
A professional team dedicated to the best outcome for your eyes
Exceptional reviews and word of mouth recommendations