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DR WILLIAM GLASSON

Qualifications

MB, BS, FRANZCO

Specialities

General Ophthalmology, Cataract surgery, Eye Lid, Orbital and Lacrimal Disease, Glaucoma, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Refractive Surgery

Other Private Practices

Oxford Eye Centre, Balmoral // Ph: 07 3899 2965

Dr William Glasson graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980 and completed his residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Mater Hospital. After completing his ophthalmic training in Brisbane he undertook postgraduate training at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London in the area of ocular oncology as well as working in the area of lid and lacrimal pathology. Doctor Glasson joined the Terrace Eye Centre in 1988.

Dr Glasson is a general ophthalmologist with a special interest in ocular oncology, refractive surgery and lacrimal surgery. He is currently a consultant ophthalmologist at the Mater Public Hospital, 2nd Field Hospital Enoggera and Longreach Base Hospital. He is a past President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. He is a consultant ophthalmologist to the Australian Army and holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He provides outreach services to the Australian indigenous population as well as providing ophthalmic services in East Timor. In the Australia Day Honours 2008 Dr Glasson was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia, for services to medicine in rural and remote Australia, to the eye health of indigenous people, and to professional medical organisations.