Types of CXL

• Epi-off CXL where the surface layer cells of the cornea are removed
• Epi-on CXL where the surface cells are NOT removed. Epi-on CXL is usually reserved for very thin corneas

What happens during corneal cross-linking?

During the CXL procedure, I will:

• Numb your eye with anaesthetic drops
• Remove or the top layer of your cornea (epi-off CXL)
• Apply riboflavin eye drops and allow it to soak in
• Direct a beam of focused UV light onto your cornea
• Apply antibiotic and steroid eye drops
• Cover the eye with a temporary medical contact lens

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking

Corneal Collagen Cross-linking or CXL is a minimally invasive laser.


It is used to harden a cornea with ultra-violet light and riboflavin (Vitamin B12) drops to prevent further progression of keratoconus.

How does CXL work?

Advantages of CXL

• The procedure is done in my procedure room takes less 20 minutes
• There is no need to undergo CXL in a hospital
• The whole procedure is completely painless
• First, Riboflavin pigment drops is applied to your cornea for a few minutes
• Then a UV light is used is shone on the eye
• The riboflavin and UV light “Cross” react; “Linking” the tissue bonds of your cornea and thereby hardening it

• The patient’s cornea becomes rock hard and stops keratoconus progression
• he whole procedure is painless
• Your uncorrected vision can improve due to the flattening effect of CXL
• The patient retains their own cornea
• The patient maintains their vision corrected by glasses
• It is safe to perform the procedure on children and young patients to prevent vision loss due to keratoconus

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?