Dr Patrick Versace

MBBS, FRANZCO, Dip Anaes

Dr Versace is one of Australia’s leading refractive surgeons. He has performed many thousands of refractive surgical procedures, including laser vision correction (LASIK and ASLA), cataract and refractive lens exchange surgery. His ongoing involvement in the trialling and development of new treatments and technology means that he  continues to be a leader in the field.

Dr Versace was among the first to use LASIK for laser eye surgery and helped to contribute to its development.

As an investigator and surgical trainer for a number of refractive surgical procedures, he has certified many surgeons in various refractive surgical techniques around the world. As a leading refractive surgeon, Dr Versace is an invited speaker to numerous local and international conferences.  He has contributed to the body of scientific knowledge through authorship of textbook chapters and scientific papers.

Industry credentials 

• First surgeon in Australia (and the Asia Pacific region) to perform Wavefront guided laser treatments (now known as Wavefront guided LASIK)
• One of two ophthalmologists in Australia to first use KAMRA for presbyopia
• Senior Staff Specialist Ophthalmologist at Prince of Wales Hospital
• Clinical Lecturer at University of New South Wales
• Consultant ophthalmologist for the Royal Australian Navy