About Dr Christopher Chan
Dr Christopher Chan is a Melbourne based ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and refractive surgery. Dr Chan has completed specialist ophthalmic training at Sydney Eye Hospital and Monash Medical Centre, and is a published researcher in the area of mitochondrial eye disease.
Dr Chan is experienced in all forms of refractive laser eye surgery, including LASIK, PRK, Trans-PRK, and Klex/Lalex (SmartSight). After advanced training in Germany, he became the first surgeon to introduce the SmartSight procedure to Victoria, offering the new technique at Medownick Laser Clinic since 2023.
In addition to laser vision correction, Dr Chan performs advanced cataract and refractive lens surgeries, including implantable collamer lens (ICL) procedures and premium intraocular lens (IOL) implantation using the latest lens technology.
He currently operates at Victoria Parade Surgical Centre and Freemasons Hospital in Melbourne.
Dr Chan is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), a Member of the Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), and the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS).
Outside of his clinical work, he lives in Melbourne with his wife, their three children, and their cavoodle, Max.
Memberships & Associations
Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
Australian Society of Ophthalmologists (ASO)
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)