Dr Justin Sherwin

Dr Justin Sherwin is a male ophthalmologist practicing in Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He is associated with Masada Private Hospital and Beleura Private Hospital.

With a comprehensive medical background, Dr Sherwin specialises in cataract and lens-based surgeries. He has a particular interest in treating chronic conditions like glaucoma, as well as retinal conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion. To address these conditions, he employs both laser and minimally-invasive surgical techniques, including intravitreal injections.

Dr Sherwin is dedicated to understanding his patients' individual visual requirements and tailoring treatment to suit their unique lifestyles. Offering a range of lens-based refractive solutions, such as refractive-lens exchange (RLE), he utilises the latest premium intraocular lenses to reduce dependence on eyeglasses.

Educationally, Dr Sherwin obtained his medical degree at Monash University, and pursued postgraduate degrees in epidemiology and eye research at the University of Cambridge, UK, earning him a BMedSc(Hons), MBBS(Hons), MPhil, MChir, and PhD(Cantab). He completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH) in Melbourne, and underwent further sub-specialty fellowship training in cataract and glaucoma surgery in Oxford, UK.

Dr Sherwin's research work has gained recognition through numerous awards, scholarships, and research grants. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his work at both national and international conferences.

In addition to his private practice, Dr Sherwin holds a public appointment at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (RVEEH), where he supervises specialists-in-training. At his private practice, he operates at Beleura Private Hospital, located next to Peninsula Eye Centre in Mornington.

Passionate about providing personalized and comprehensive eye care, Dr Justin Sherwin utilises the latest treatments and technologies available to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients.