Clinical expertise

Dr Fahy provides assessment and treatment across a range of ophthalmic conditions, including:

• Cataract assessment and surgery
• Medical and laser management of glaucoma, including selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), peripheral iridotomy and YAG laser capsulotomy
• Glaucoma surgery, including trabeculectomy, Baerveldt and Paul glaucoma drainage implants, PreserFlo MicroShunt, and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) using iStent, Hydrus and MINIject implants
• General ophthalmology, including assessment and management of common eye conditions and intravitreal injections for diabetic macular oedema and age-related macular degeneration

Training and experience

Dr Fahy completed his ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, before undertaking two years of glaucoma fellowship training at St Thomas’ Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital in London.

He subsequently worked as a consultant ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at Oxford University Hospitals and Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Dr Fahy is currently a glaucoma consultant at Sydney Eye Hospital and Westmead Hospital, where he is involved in the training of ophthalmologists and glaucoma fellows. He completed his PhD in glaucoma research at the University of Melbourne in 2016 and continues to be actively involved in clinical research.

Approach to patient care

Dr Fahy takes an individualised, evidence-based approach to care, with an emphasis on clear communication and helping patients understand their condition and treatment options.

Outside ophthalmology

Outside of ophthalmology, Eamonn lives in Sydney with his wife and two children. He is also an active patrolling member of the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club.

Dr Fahy consults at South Coast Ophthalmology, Nowra, every second Friday, with surgical lists at Nowra Private Hospital.

Appointments and referrals

South Coast Ophthalmology, Nowra
Phone: (02) 4421 0155
Fax: (02) 4421 0566
enquiries@southcoasteyes.com.au