As one of Australia’s finest surgeons, Dr Lawless is the Medical Director of Vision Group. To get a better idea of Dr Michael Lawless’ experience read on and find out more about the professional roles he has held and educational history.
- Postions Held
Position Medical Director Facility Vision Group Holdings Dates present Responsibilities Position Ophthalmic Surgeon Facility Vision Eye Institute, Sydney Dates 1997 – present Position Executive Director Facility Vision Group Holdings Dates present Responsibilities Position Consultant Ophthalmologist Facility NSW Rugby Union Dates 1994 – present Position Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology Facility Mater Misericordiae Hospital
University of SydneyDates 1989 – 2006 Position Visiting Medical Officer in Ophthalmology Facility Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney. Dates 1988 -2006 - Education
Education
- Fellow (1998), American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Fellow in Corneal & Refractive Surgery (1987), Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital, New York. USA.
- Ophthalmology Registrar (1983-1985), Sydney Eye Hospital.
- M.B./ B.S. (1980), University of Sydney, Australia
- Other Professional Roles
Other Professional Roles
Role Advisory Board Organisation Alcon Australia Dates 2008- present Role International Council Steering Committee Organisation ISRS/AAO Dates 2006 – present Role Associate Medical Editor Organisation Ocular Surgery News, Europe/Asia Pacific Edition Dates 2005 – present Role Editorial Board Member Organisation Refractive Surgery Quarterly Dates 2004 – present Role Chairman Organisation Ophthalmology Northern Sydney Area Health Service Dates 2004 – 2006 Role Governing Body Organisation Statewide Ophthalmology Services Committee Dates 2003 – 2006 Role Editorial Board Organisation Cataract and Refractive Surgery Today. Boston, MA Dates 2001 – present Role Medical Monitor for International Studies Organisation Refractec Corporation, Irvine, California. Dates 2001 – 2003 Role Director Organisation Dates
Australian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery1999 – present Role Director Organisation LASIK Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, USA Dates 1998 – 2001 Role Ophthalmology Director Organisation Medical Student Teaching, Northern Clinical School Dates 1998 – 2001 Role Clinical Senior Lecturer Organisation University of Sydney Dates 1998 – 2006 Role Director Organisation International Society of Refractive Surgery Dates 1996 -1998 Role Chairman Organisation Ophthalmology Department Dates 1995 – 2006 Role Advisory Board Organisation Contact Lenses in Ophthalmologyto Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists Dates 1992 – present
