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Nicole Lawson
Nicole is a Senior Staff Optometrist at Centre for Eye Health as well as a Clinical Optometrist Supervisor at the UNSW School of Optometry, and finds teaching the new generation of optometrists through both these roles extremely rewarding. Nicole has a particular interest in the early detection and intervention of ocular pathologies, recently completing the Optometry Australia Advanced Practice Recognition Program in Glaucoma which formally recognises a high level of skill and knowledge in the diagnosis, management, and co-management of glaucoma patients.
A/Prof Gordon Doig
Gordon is originally from Canada and was recruited to the Royal North Shore Hospital in 2001. He has 19 years experience working with NSW Health as an epidemiologist across all areas of medicine.
Patient Information
We are a referral-only centre. and as of the 5th May 2025 we will start discharging all of our existing patients to alternative care pathways. This process is expected to take until the end of 2025.
Overview of CFEH Clinics
CFEH General Clinic
Refer a Patient
From the 1st May 2025, CFEH will not be accepting new referrals and will discharge all existing patients over the next 6-12 months.
CFEH Instrument List
Causes of Vision Loss
AMD is a degenerative condition that affects the macula – the area of the retina where the image of what you are directly looking at is formed. This is the area responsible for fine detailed vision, required for activities such as driving, reading and distinguishing colour. AMD can cause partial vision loss or complete loss of central vision while peripheral vision generally remains intact.
Our Clinical Educators
Our clinical team
Meri Galoyan
Meri is a senior staff optometrist at the Centre as well as an Associate lecturer at the School of Optometry UNSW. During her time at the Centre, she has developed a specific interest in macula disease and has undertaken the role of the Macula Disease Knowledge Lead. She is actively involved in clinical services, student supervision and teaching. She enjoys being involved in numerous webinars both within the Centre’s education programs and nationally. Meri has authored written contributions for various optometric publications.
