MBBS (Hons), BSc(Med), MPH, PhD, FRANZCO
Founder & Director – Forest Eye Surgery
Dr Dana Robaei is a highly experienced ophthalmic surgeon with special expertise in cataract surgery and corneal diseases.
She completed her medical degree with Honours at UNSW, followed by ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital. She undertook two subspecialty fellowships:
Dr Robaei holds a Master of Public Health and a PhD in Ophthalmology from the University of Sydney. She previously held an academic appointment as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney, and as a consultant ophthalmologist at Westmead Public Hospital for over a decade, where she trained future doctors and eye specialists.
Dr Robaei is a prolifically published author and presenter at major international ophthalmology conferences. She has published several academic papers on corneal conditions, as well as a book on childhood visual impairment. She is also an independent medical examiner, providing trusted and impartial assessments on a range of medicolegal ophthalmic cases.
She enjoys humanitarian work and volunteers her time and surgical expertise in Cambodia with the Australian Health Humanitarian Aid (AHHA), an Australian registered non-profit charity organisation. Dr Robaei performs cataract surgery and restores sight to those living with blindness in severely disadvantaged communities.
Dr Robaei is passionate about delivering up to date evidence-based care with the patient’s best interest at the core of her practice. She prides herself at communicating clearly, attending to the smallest detail, and operating meticulously to achieve the best possible vision outcome for her patients.
Lee BWH, Hunter D, Robaei D, Samarawickrama C. Open globe injuries: Epidemiology, visual and surgical predictive variables, prognostic models, and economic cost analysis. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2021 May;49(4):336-346. doi:10.1111/ceo.13944. Epub 2021 May 26. PMID: 33982383.
Khoo P, Cabrera-Aguas M, Robaei D, Lahra MM, Watson S. Microbial Keratitis and Ocular Surface Disease: A 5-Year Study of the Microbiology, Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes in Sydney, Australia. Curr Eye Res. 2019 Nov;44(11):1195-1202. doi: 10.1080/02713683.2019.1631852. Epub 2019 Jun 24. PMID: 31189397.
Cabrera-Aguas M, Robaei D, McCluskey P, Watson S. Clinical translation of recommendations from randomized trials for management of herpes simplex virus keratitis. Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2018 Dec;46(9):1008-1016. doi:10.1111/ceo.13319. Epub 2018 May 30. PMID: 29749113.
Carnt N, Robaei D, Minassian DC, Dart JKG. Acanthamoeba keratitis in 194 patients: risk factors for bad outcomes and severe inflammatory complications. Br J Ophthalmol. 2018 Jan 3. pii: bjophthalmol-2017-310806. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2017-310806.
Robaei D, Chan UT, Khoo P, Cherepanoff S, Li YC, Hanrahan J, Watson S. Corneal biopsy for diagnosis of recalcitrant microbial keratitis. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol. 2018 Apr 16.
Robaei D. Subconjunctival Mascara Deposition. Ophthalmology. 2018 May;125(5):641. doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2017.12.035.
Robaei D, Carnt N, Watson S. Established and emerging ancillary techniques in management of microbial keratitis: a review. Br J Ophthalmol. 2016 Sep;100(9):1163-70.
Carnt N, Robaei D, Watson SL, Minassian DC, Dart JK. The Impact of Topical Corticosteroids Used in Conjunction with Antiamoebic Therapy on the Outcome of Acanthamoeba Keratitis. Ophthalmology. 2016 May;123(5):984-90.
Robaei D, Naunton M, Watson S. Seeing red: over-the-counter chloramphenicol. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol 2015;43(2):99-100.
Robaei D, Carnt N, Minassian DC, Dart JKG. Therapeutic and optical keratoplasty in the management of Acanthamoeba keratitis: risk factors, outcomes and summary of the literature. Ophthalmology. 2015 Jan;122(1):17-24.
McDerby N, Watson S, Robaei D, Naunton M. Inappropriate use of topical chloramphenicol results in vision loss. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol. 2014 Nov 2. 2015 Mar;43(2):192-3.
Jutley G, Aiello F, Robaei D, Maurino V. Central toxic keratopathy after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2014;40(12):1985-83.
Jutley G, Aiello F, Robaei D, Maurino V. Central toxic keratopathy after laser in situ keratomileusis. J Cataract Refract Surg, 2014;40(12):1985-83.
Featured in EyeNet, June 2014
Robaei D, Watson S. Corneal blindness: A global problem. Clin Experiment Ophthalmol 2014;42(3):213-4.
Andric M, Dixit S, Robaei D, Watchorn R, Verma N. A case of subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus as a result of ranibizumab (Lucentis) treatment. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2013;61(12):752-4.
Gopinath B, Baur LA, Burlutsky G, Robaei D, Mitchell P. Socio-economic, familial and perinatal factors associated with obesity in Sydney schoolchildren. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 2012;48(1):44-51.
Mitchell P, Robaei D. Author reply. Ophthalmology, 2008;115(1):223.
Mitchell P, Liew G, Rochtchina E, Wang JJ, Robaei D, Cheung N, Wong TY. Evidence of arteriolar narrowing in low-birth-weight children. Circulation. 2008;118(5):518-24.
Ip JM, Robaei D, Kifley A, Wang J, Rose KA, Mitchell P. Prevalence of hyperopia and associations with eye findings in 6- and 12-year olds. Ophthalmology, 2008;115(4):678-685.
Robaei D, Kifley A, Rose KA, Mitchell P. The impact of amblyopia on vision at age 12 years: Findings from a population-based study. Eye, 2008;22(4):496-502.
Robaei D, Mitchell P. Visual impairment in Australian school children: Prevalence, causes, and associations. VDM Verlag 2008.
Ip JM, Huynh SC, Robaei D, Kifley A, Rose KA, Morgan IG, Mitchell P. Ethnic differences in refraction and ocular biometry in a population-based sample of 12-year-old Australian children. Eye, 2008 May;22(5):649-56.
Ip JM, Huynh SC, Robaei D, Rose K, Morgan IG, Smith W, Kifley A, Mitchell P. Ethnic differences in the impact of parental myopia: Findings from a population-based study of 12-year-old Australian children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 2007;48(6):2520-8.
Ip JM, Robaei D, Rochtchina E, Rose KA, Smith W, Wang J, Mitchell P. Can information on the purpose of spectacle use and age at first use predict refractive error type? Ophthalmic Epidemiology, 2007;14(2):88-92.
Robaei D, Huynh SC, Kifley A, Gole GA, Mitchell P. Stereoacuity and ocular associations at age 12 years: Findings from a population-based study. JAAPOS 2007;11(4):356-61.
Robaei D, Kifley A, Mitchell P. Factors associated with previous diagnosis of strabismus in a population-based ample of 12-year-old Australian children. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2006;142(6):1805-7.
Ip JM, Robaei D, Rochtchina E, Mitchell P. Prevalence of eye disorders in young children with eyestrain complaints. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2006;142(3):495-7.
Robaei D, Kifley A, Rose KA, Mitchell P. Refractive errors and patterns of spectacle use in 12-year old Australian children. Ophthalmology 2006;113(9):1567-73.
Robaei D, Huynh SC, Kifley A, Mitchell P. Correctable and non-correctable visual impairment in a population-based sample of 12-year-old Australian children. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2006;142(1):112-118.
Robaei D, Rose K, Kifley A, Cosstick M, Mitchell P. Factors associated with childhood strabismus. Findings from a population-based study. Ophthalmology 2006;113(7):1146-53.
Highlighted by Academy Express, the American Academy of Ophthalmology
July 26, 2006
Robaei D, Wang J, Tan M, Rose KA, Kifley A, Mitchell P. Patterns of eyecare utilisation by young Australian children. Findings from a population-based study. Ophthalmic Epidemiology 2006;13:153-8.
Robaei D, Rose K, Ojaimi E, Kifley A, Martin FJ, Mitchell P. Causes and associations of amblyopia in a population-based sample of 6-year old Australian children. Archives of Ophthalmology 2006;124:878-84.
Robaei D, Kifley A, Gole G, Mitchell P. The impact of modest prematurity on visual function at age 6 years. Findings from a population-based study. Archives of Ophthalmology 2006;124:871-7.
Huynh SC, Wang X, Ip J, Robaei D, Kifley A, Rose KA, Mitchell P. Prevalence and associations of anisometropia and aniso-astigmatism in a population-based sample of 6-year-old children. British Journal of Ophthalmology 2006;90(5):597-601.
Robaei D, Rose K, Kifley A, Mitchell P. Patterns of spectacle use in young Australian school children. Findings from a population-based study. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 2005;9(6):579-83.
Quoted in the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald, January 23, 2006
In top 25 most downloaded articles (Jan-Mar 2006)
Huynh SC, Ojaimi E, Robaei D, Rose K, Mitchell P. Accuracy of the Lang II stereotest in screening for binocular disorders in 6-year-old children. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2005;140(6):1130-2.
Ojaimi E, Morgan IG, Robaei D, Rose KA, Smith W, Rochtchina E, Mitchell P. Effect of Stature and Other Anthropometric Parameters on Eye Size and Refraction in a Population-Based Study of Australian Children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2005;46(12):4424-9.
Ojaimi E, Robaei D, Rochtchina E, Rose KA, Morgan IG, Mitchell P. Impact of birth parameters on eye size in a population-based study of 6-year old Australian children. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2005;140(3):535-7.
Ojaimi E, Rose K, Morgan IG, Smith W, Martin FJ, Kifley A, Robaei D, Mitchell P. Distribution of ocular biometric parameters in a population-based study of Australian children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2005;46(8):2748-2754.
Cosstick M, Robaei D, Mitchell P, Rochtchina E, Rose K. Numerical confusion errors in Ishihara testing: Findings from a population-based study of young children. American Journal of Ophthalmology 2005;140(1):154-6.
Robaei D, Rose K, Ojaimi E, Kifley A, Huynh S, Mitchell P. Visual acuity and the causes of visual loss in a population-based sample of 6-year old Australian children. Ophthalmology 2005;112:1275-1282.
Cover article
Quoted in Ophthalmology Times, May 3, 2005
Robaei D, Fernando GT, Branley MG, MacDonald C. Orbitocranial penetration by a fragment of wood [Full text from MJA] . Medical Journal of Australia 2004;188(6):329-30.
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