Meet Dr Robinson
Dr David Robinson is a Sydney-based ophthalmologist specialising in cataract, corneal and laser refractive surgery. Since 1997, he has practised from his consulting rooms in Bondi Junction, which are separate from the hospitals where he operates. He continues to operate at Sydney Laser and Vision Centre,the Bondi Laser Eye Centre, the George Street Laser Eye Surgery Centre in the Sydney CBD, and Sydney Private Hospital in Ashfield.
A residency that circled the globe.
From intern to Fellow of two Royal Colleges, in ten years.
Training and Early Career
Dr Robinson studied medicine at the University of Sydney, completing a Bachelor of Science (Medicine) with Distinction in 1984, before going on to complete his medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) in 1987. His early research, undertaken at Sydney Eye Hospital, examined long-term outcomes following trabeculectomy surgery (an operation that lowers pressure inside the eye) for glaucoma (a condition that damages the optic nerve, usually caused by high eye pressure), and was published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology in 1993. He then completed his specialist registrar training through the Sydney Eye Hospital training scheme.
Corneal Fellowships
To deepen his expertise in corneal disease (conditions affecting the eye’s clear front surface), Dr Robinson undertook two corneal fellowships. The first was at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, under Professor Hugh Taylor. He was then awarded the Alcon Royal Australian Ophthalmologists Travelling Scholarship, which took him to Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem to train under Professor Joseph Frucht. On completing this training in 1997, he was admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO). This advanced training shaped the corneal and refractive focus that has defined his practice since.
In Practice
Since establishing his Bondi Junction practice in 1997, Dr Robinson has performed more than 8,000 laser vision and cataract procedures. He has also carried out corneal transplant surgery and pterygium surgery throughout this period. His approach is to identify which procedure is best suited to each patient’s eyes rather than applying the same treatment to every case. This approach is informed by close to three decades of surgical experience across a broad range of conditions. He remains an active member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, and participates in the College’s Continuing Medical Education Scheme. He has also presented to optometrists on corneal cross-linking (a treatment that strengthens the cornea to slow progressive thinning), laser cataract technology and refractive surgery techniques as part of the Optometry Board’s continuing education program.
Qualifications and Experience at a Glance
University of Sydney, Bachelor of Science (Medicine) with Distinction, 1984
Corneal Fellowships: Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne; Hadassah University Hospital, Jerusalem 1996-1997
FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) and FRANZCO (Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists), 1997
Full training history, professional memberships and certificates are set out on the Certifications and Areas of Expertise page.
Ready to Discuss Your Eyes?
A consultation with Dr Robinson begins with understanding your specific eye health, vision concerns and goals, before any treatment is discussed.