BMedSc(Hons) MBBS(Hons) MPhil MChir PhD PgDipCRS(Dist) FRANZCO GAICD
Ophthalmologist – Cataract, Refractive and Glaucoma Surgery | Medical Retina
Dr Justin Sherwin is an experienced ophthalmologist specialising in cataract, refractive and glaucoma surgery, as well as medical retinal disease and intravitreal injections.
He provides personalised, evidence-based care using modern surgical techniques and technology, with a focus on achieving the best possible visual outcomes for his patients.
Dr Sherwin is Director of Peninsula Eye Centre in Mornington and also practises and operates in Hawthorn.
Services :
- Cataract surgery, including advanced and premium intraocular lens options
- Refractive surgery, including Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) and Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL/phakic IOL) surgery
- Glaucoma management and surgery, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Medical retina and intravitreal injections, including treatment of macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal vein occlusion
- General ophthalmology
Training, Teaching and Research
Dr Sherwin undertook his specialist ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne and advanced fellowship training in cataract and glaucoma surgery at Oxford Eye Hospital, UK.
He holds an MPhil, MChir and PhD from the University of Cambridge, UK, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery with Distinction from Ulster University, UK.
He is Visiting Professor in Cataract and Refractive Surgery at Ulster University, UK, and lectures and examines for the Australian College of Optometry. He is regularly invited to speak at ophthalmology meetings and scientific conferences in Australia and internationally.
Dr Sherwin has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications and remains actively involved in clinical research and trials, particularly in cataract surgery, intraocular lens technology and glaucoma
Leadership and Community Eye Care
Dr Sherwin is an Honorary Ophthalmologist with Vision Australia and serves on its Client Services Committee, with a particular interest in the care of people who are blind or have low vision.
He previously served as Vice President of the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists and as a Director of Cambridge Australia Scholarships.
As a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he also has a strong interest in clinical governance, health systems, quality and safety.
Qualifications:
- BMedSc(Hons), MBBS(Hons) – Monash University, Australia
- MPhil, MChir, PhD – University of Cambridge, UK
- PgDipCRS (Distinction) – Ulster University, UK
- FRANZCO – Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
- GAICD – Graduate, Australian Institute of Company Directors
Dr Sherwin consults at Peninsula Eye Centre on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and performs surgery at Beleura Private Hospital.