Dr Ross Fitzsimons
Accreditations: M.B. ChB. FRANZCO
Dr Fitzsimons began performing refractive surgery upon delivery of the first lasers into Australia in 1990. His expertise includes all aspects of refractive surgery including Lasik, Clear Lensectomy, Photorefractive Keratectomy, and Refractive Keratoplasty.
He is a member of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Dr Samuel Dance
Accreditations: MBBS, MS, FRANZCO
Dr Dance is a comprehensive general ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in Cataract and Refractive Laser surgery. He has undertaken refractive training with leading surgeons in Australia and internationally renowned surgeons overseas, as well as completing post-graduate studies at the University of Sydney. He has experience in performing all types of refractive surgery, including Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK), LASIK, SMILE, ICL (Implantable Contact lens) and lens exchange surgeries.
He is a member of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and the Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.
Support Specialist & Expert Staff
Catherine Severino D’Ettorre B.Ap.Sc (Orthoptics) (Hons)
Lasik & Refractive Surgery Manager
Catherine graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Orthoptics Honours degree. She has worked in several leading ophthalmology practices with vast experience in refractive surgery and caring for patients with eye diseases.
Catherine leads the refractive team and performs complimentary laser and refractive consultations. She assesses patients eyes on their suitability for surgery and discusses surgical options available to reduce their dependence on glasses.
Catherine enjoys assisting in surgery and caring for patients prior to and after their procedure. Having had laser eye surgery herself, Catherine can also discuss her experience with you and answer all your questions regarding surgery.
Marina Mekaail B.Ap.Sc (Orthoptics)
Marina graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Orthoptics. She has experience in a range of ophthalmology with special interest in refractive surgery. She is part of the LASIK team consulting at our Castle Hill rooms. Marina can answer all your questions about how to reduce your dependence on glasses and advise your suitability for surgery, without having to come to our Parramatta rooms.
Mary Rose MassoudAp.Sc (Orthoptics)
Mary Rose graduated from The University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Orthoptics. She has experience in a range of ophthalmology with special interest in refractive surgery. She is part of the LASIK team consulting at our Penrith rooms. Mary Rose can assess your suitability and answer all your questions at your complimentary refractive assessment, without you having to come to our Parramatta rooms.