Dr Jia Hui Lee
MBBS(Hons), FRANZCO
Cataract Surgeon, Retinal Specialist, General Ophthalmologist
Dr Jia Hui Lee is a highly skilled ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and fellowship-trained medical retina specialist, with a wealth of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. She is particularly known for her expertise in cataract surgery and the management of retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, and diabetic retinopathy.
Dr Lee completed her Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery with first class honours at Monash University in Melbourne. She was the recipient of numerous awards and scholarships during her medical school training, including the Clinical Dean’s Excellence Award at Monash Health. After completing her internship and surgical residency at Alfred Health, Dr Lee undertook her ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) in Melbourne. She went on to pursue further subspecialty training in the field of medical retina at RVEEH.
Dr Lee has published several research articles in the field of retina and ophthalmology in international peer-reviewed journals, and she was the recipient of the Hector Maclean Research Scholarship from the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Eye Research Australia.
Dr Lee works within the public health system as well at Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital, the Royal Melbourne Hospital and the Austin Hospital, and is actively involved in teaching and training medical students and ophthalmology trainees.
She is passionate about providing high quality and holistic patient-centered care. She is fluent in Mandarin and basic Cantonese, which enables her to provide care to patients from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Dr Jia Hui Lee will provide high quality assessment and treatment for the following:
- Cataract surgery
- Diseases of the retina including:
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Vein occlusion
- Central serous retinopathy
- Intravitreal injections
- Laser surgery
- Retinal Lasers
- YAG peripheral iridotomy
- YAG capsulotomy
- SLT Laser for Glaucoma
- Pterygium removal surgery
- Inflammatory eye diseases / uveitis
- Glaucoma
- Common lid diseases (Chalazion/tarsal cyst, lid lesion removal)
- Blepharitis and dry eyes
Dr Jia Hui Lee will be available for appointments commencing in July 2023