Dr Joanne Goh
Cataract, Refractive and Corneal Surgeon
MBBS(Hons), BMedSci, FRANZCO
Dr Joanne Goh is a highly specialised, high-volume cataract and refractive surgeon based in Melbourne, Victoria. She is recognised as one of Australia’s leading specialists in cataract and lens-based vision correction, with a strong focus on premium cataract surgery and advanced refractive procedures designed to reduce dependence on glasses.
Dr Goh has particular expertise in premium cataract and lens surgery, with an emphasis on tailored intraocular lens (IOL) selection and meticulous surgical planning. She is known for her personalised approach to vision correction, carefully selecting from advanced lens options – including multifocal, extended depth of focus, and monovision lenses – to optimise visual outcomes for each patient’s lifestyle and goals. Her high-volume experience with premium lens technology enables her to consistently deliver precise, customised results.
In addition to lens-based surgery, Dr Goh is highly experienced in laser vision correction procedures including LASIK, PRK, SmartSight, and PresbyMax. She offers a full range of refractive solutions, allowing treatment to be individually tailored – whether through laser procedures or lens-based alternatives such as refractive lens exchange (RLE) and implantable collamer lenses (ICL).
Her comprehensive refractive and surgical expertise includes:
- Premium cataract surgery with advanced techniques
- Refractive lens exchange (RLE)
- LASIK, PRK, SmartSight and PresbyMax laser vision correction
- Implantable collamer lenses (ICL)
- Pterygium and pinguecula surgery
- Corneal cross-linking for keratoconus
- Minimally invasive glaucoma treatment, including iStent implantation
Dr Goh is particularly recognised for her high-volume experience in cataract and refractive surgery, with outcomes strongly dependent on careful preoperative planning, advanced technology, and precise lens or laser selection. Her focus is always on delivering tailored, premium vision correction solutions that are aligned with each patient’s goals.
She completed her medical degree with Honours at the University of Melbourne and undertook her internship at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Following her specialist ophthalmology training through the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO), Dr Goh completed two prestigious subspecialty fellowships in complex cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and corneal surgery at Bristol Eye Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London – two of the world’s leading centres for ophthalmic care.
Dr Goh is committed to delivering patient-centred, personalised care using state-of-the-art technology and advanced surgical techniques. She works closely with referring optometrists and general practitioners, supporting a collaborative, shared-care approach for the long-term management of eye conditions.
In addition to English, Dr Goh speaks conversational Mandarin and Cantonese, allowing her to support a diverse Melbourne patient community.
