MEET OUR TEAM
Dr Bill Glasson
AO, MBBS, FRANZCO, FRACS, FRCOPHTH, FRACGP (HONS), DIP APPSC(QPH)
Dr Glasson is a general ophthalmologist with special interests in refractive surgery and ocular oncology. Having graduated from the University of Queensland in 1980, Dr Glasson then completed his residency at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and the Mater Hospital. He undertook postgraduate training in London in areas including ocular oncology as well as lid and lacrimal pathology.
Dr Glasson leads ophthalmology clinics at Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine and Blackall. He also provides outreach services to both Australian indigenous communities and in East Timor. He is a former President of the Australian Medical Association and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists. Furthermore, he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and is a consultant ophthalmologist to the Australian Army.
Specialties: General Ophthalmology, Cataract surgery, Eye Lid, Orbital and Lacrimal Disease, Glaucoma, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Refractive Surgery.
Dr Lindsay McGrath
BAppSc(Optom)(Hons) MBBS MPhil(Ophthal) FRANZCO
Dr Lindsay McGrath graduated from Optometry with Honours at the Queensland University of Technology in 2005. She then went on to medical school at the University of Queensland and completed a Masters of Philosophy in Ophthalmology in 2013. Dr McGrath undertook her specialty ophthalmology training in her home state of Queensland and completed her training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, with an acting fellow role in the orbital, lacrimal and plastics team. At the Royal Hallamshire Hospital in the United Kingdom, she completed a further year of subspecialty training in ocular oncology, oculoplastics and the orbit.
She is widely published in peer-reviewed journals in her area of subspecialty and has presented at international conferences. Dr McGrath is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and a member of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons, British Oculoplastics Surgeons Society and International Society of Ocular Oncologists.
Specialties: Surgical and medical management of intraocular and extraocular tumours, diseases of the eyelids, lacrimal system and orbit
Dr Albert Aralar
MBBS, FRANZCO
Dr Aralar graduated from the University of Queensland with his Medical Degree before undergoing specialist training in ophthalmology locally at the Princess Alexandra Hospital. He was the recipient of a Bausch and Lomb bursary to assist with further subspecialty training at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK and also at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. He returned to Brisbane in 2002 and commenced his private practice.
He primarily operates at Queensland Eye Hospital where he is a long-serving member of the Medical Advisory Committee.
Specialties: Retinal and vitreous disorders including Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachments and Macular Traction Disorders.
Dr James English
FRANZCO, MBBS, MMed, MIT, BSc
Dr English is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with extra training in Cataract, Pterygium and Medical Retina Disease. Dr English offers manageable treatment options and empowers his patients through education and collaboration.
Dr English completed Ophthalmic Training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (Melbourne). He undertook further training at The Alfred Hospital (Melbourne) gaining experience in complex Cataract Surgery. He also has experience treating a wide range of Medical Retina disease with interests in Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Eye Disease and Retinal Vein Occlusions.
Dr English is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine. He also has been recognised internationally for his research contributions.
Dr Nicola Glasson
mbbs (hon i), franzco
DR NICOLA glasson is an Australian-trained Ophthalmologist with expertise in cataract surgery, glaucoma management and medical retina conditions. She was the recipient of an international travelling scholarship and completed her fellowship at Cambridge University Hospital in the United Kingdom. She undertook further subspecialty surgical training in various glaucoma surgeries, complex cataract surgery and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) techniques. Her fellowship provided the opportunity to work alongside world-leading clinicians and researchers, exposing her to cutting-edge surgical techniques and emerging technologies in glaucoma and cataract management.
Dr Glasson graduated from medical school in 2015 with first class honours and an academic medal. Her training at James Cook University provided a strong grounding in regional and rural healthcare and shaped her commitment to accessible, equitable eye care.
Following internship and residency on the Sunshine Coast, Dr Glasson undertook specialist Ophthalmology training in Adelaide through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Training Program. During her registrar years, she contributed actively to RANZCO trainee advocacy, serving as the South Australian Trainee Representative and on the Examination Review Committee.
Dr Glasson maintains a strong interest in clinical research. She is currently completing a Master of Philosophy at the University of Queensland examining the clinical outcomes following implantation of the Paul Glaucoma Implant. Her work has been presented at numerous international Ophthalmology conferences.
Dr Glasson is dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centred care supported by the latest advances in ophthalmic research and surgical innovation.
DR KATE HOGDEN
BSc, MBBS, M.Med (Ophthalmic Science), FRANZCO
Dr Kate Hogden practices comprehensive Ophthalmology with sub-specialty interests in glaucoma, cataract surgery and medical retina.
Dr Hogden completed her Medical degree at the University of Queensland before moving to Sydney to undertake Ophthalmology training at the Sydney Eye Hospital. She then completed subspecialty training in glaucoma at the surgically renowned University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada for which she was awarded a RANZCO Topham Scholarship. Whilst at UBC, Dr Hogden also spent time with the prestigious vitreoretinal department gaining invaluable medical and surgical retina experience. More recently, she supplemented this with further medical retina training locally at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Dr Hogden performs various glaucoma laser procedures as well as traditional glaucoma surgeries (including trabeculectomy and glaucoma drainage devices). She also has a special interest in minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS).
Dr Hogden holds a public appointment at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and enjoys being involved in Registrar teaching. She is actively involved in ongoing clinical research and has presented at a number of Australian and international Ophthalmology conferences.
Dr Jenny tian
Bpharm, mbbs, m.med (ophth sc) franzco
Dr Tian is a Queensland-trained, comprehensive general ophthalmologist with a special interest in cataract surgery, pterygium surgery, and early glaucoma management. Certified in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), early-stage glaucoma, she also performs intravitreal injections for diabetic macular oedema and wet macular degeneration. With a strong foundation in evidence-based ophthalmic care, Dr Tian provides compassionate treatment to all adult referrals. After graduating with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Queensland, Dr Tian went on to complete a Master of Ophthalmic Science through the University of Sydney with a degree in Pharmacy before pursuing a career in medicine. Having worked in various public hospitals across Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Cairns, Dr Tian successfully completed general ophthalmology training at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. Currently, Dr Tian holds a staff specialist position at both STARS Hospital (Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service) and Gold Coast University Hospital. A Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), Dr Tian has also published several papers in ophthalmology and is passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of eye surgeons.
Nadine Alexander
Clinical Optometrist
Nadine graduated from QUT with a Master of Optometry with therapeutic endorsement, and has been mentored, and working alongside Dr Bill Glasson since 2019. Prior to this, she has published her research on Age-related Macula Degeneration (MPhil) in peer-reviewed ophthalmic journals, and presented at international conferences.
Nadine has worked over a number of years in both private practices and ophthalmology specialty clinics, as well as continuing to provide rural outreach services in Longreach, QLD. This has allowed her to broaden her scope of interest in primary care, ocular oncology, and eye disease/red eye management.
At the Oxford Eye Centre, Nadine sees a wide range of dry eye disease, ocular pathology, and is responsible for the pre- and post- operative assessments for Refractive, and Cataract patients.
