BSc(Med) MBBS, PhD, FRANZCO
Biography
Associate Professor Chameen Samarawickrama is a Consultant Eye Surgeon with expertise in cataract, corneal, anterior segment and refractive surgery. A/Prof Samarawickrama combines scientific excellence with personalised care. He prides himself on clear communication and patient education. His philosophy is to maintain a wholistic approach to each person’s vision, from assessment, to surgery, and aftercare. A/Prof Samarawickrama is abreast of the forefronts of ophthalmic developments and technology, and delivers this in a personalised and approachable manner.
A/Prof Samarawickrama is an alumnus of James Ruse Agricultural High School where he graduated as Dux with a perfect score of 100.00 in the NSW Higher School Certificate. He studied Medicine and Surgery at the University of New South Wales. After submitting his PhD, A/Prof Samarawickrama commenced his Ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital in 2010 and went on to complete his first advanced specialisation in cornea and laser eye surgery at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Melbourne). He was subsequently selected to complete a second fellowship at the acclaimed Moorfields Eye Hospital (London), where he worked with doyens in the field of corneal surgery. At the culmination of his advanced specialist training, A/Prof Samarawickrama was appointed Consultant in Cornea and External Eye Diseases at Moorfields Eye Hospital prior to his return to Sydney in 2016.
A/Prof Samarawickrama was named one of the ‘Top 5’ Young Scientists of 2019. He has made major contributions to ophthalmology research, and is a leading clinician-scientist in his field. He was awarded his PhD from the University of Sydney. A/Prof Samarawickrama has authored over 55 publications in top-tier international journals. His research interests include the formulation of a novel corneal glue, early detection of keratoconus using photonic sensors and the development of new therapies for herpes simplex keratitis. Over the course of his career A/Prof Samarawickrama has been awarded over $1.5million in research funding.
He is a regular speaker at international conferences and instructs ophthalmology trainees in cataract surgery and complex corneal and anterior segment reconstructions. A/Prof Samarawickrama is a consultant ophthalmologist at Westmead Hospital.
Practice Locations
- Concord
- Norwest
Medical School
- University of New South Wales
Ophthalmology Training
- Sydney Eye Hospital
Cornea Fellowships
- Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne
- Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Hospital/Academic Appointments
- Westmead Hospital
- University of Sydney
- University of New South Wales
Areas of Specialization
- Cataract
- Cornea
- Anterior Segment
- Laser Eye Surgery (Refractive Surgery)