In June, PresMed Australia's CEO, Roger Cronin, and CFO Feng Neal travelled to the London to

attend the 13th Annual World Association of Eye Hospitals Conference. The Conference was held

at the prestigious Moorfields Eye Hospital, attended by leaders in eye hospitals from all over the

world. The conference covered topics including artificial intelligence, robotics, the digital

revolution and innovation.

Attendees then visited West of England Eye Unit in Exeter and The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear

Hospital in Dublin. Lasting from the 5th-11th of June, the conference and hospital visits covered

a range of topics in the developments of ophthalmic care. Click Here to read more.

PresMed Attends World Association of Eye Hospital Conference

Day Hospitals Australia has released an informative summary of outcomes using data from the

Australian Hospital Statistics FY2017-2018 report that was provided by Australian Institute of

Health and Welfare. The summary outlines the high number of ophthalmic lens cases (cataracts)

preformed in private hospital as we as the extremely high average patient satisfaction rating

achieved across our industry. Click here to see the full infographic.

A Look into Private Day Hospitals

Central Coast Day Hospital reached a significant milestone on 24 July, 2019 when it treated its

25,000th surgery. Dr Brad Townend (Surgeon), Dianne Durrington (Director of Nursing) and

Sheryl Saillard (Business Manager) presented patient, Mrs. Woolcock, treated on the day, with

flowers and gift card to mark the milestone.

Central Coast Day Hospital (CCDH) was established in August 2010 and is a state-of-the-art

facility, specialised in providing a full range of eye surgery procedures including cataract, laser,

vitreo-retinal, cosmetic, and plastic eye surgery. Our 25,000th surgery marks the progression

of our facilities development since that time. Central Coast Day Hospital has consistently strived

to enhance and improve patients’ lives and the continuing healthcare standards in the

community. From all of the Central Coast Day Hospital Management and Staff, we thank all of

our patients for being a part of CCDH reaching this fantastic achievement. Click here to see the

full article.

Central Coast Day Hospital Reaches 25,000 Surgeries

Central Coast Day Hospital (CCDH) is committed to continually research and obtain the latest in

cutting edge technology that the Ophthalmic industry has to offer. As a result, we now have

available the new Iridex Cyclo G6 Laser Console System with MicroPulse Technology, distributed

in Australia by OptiMed. The Cyclo G6 Laser Console System provides surgeons with a non-

incisional, intra-ocular pressure control, treatment option for glaucoma patients. Patient outcome

studies have shown significant IOP lowering long-term. Click here to read more.

Dr James Chen

Dr Chen completed his medical degree through University of

New South Wales. After undertaking an internship at Westmead

Hospital, Dr Chen was selected and fast tracked into accredited

ophthalmic training at Sydney Eye Hospital. Upon completion of

the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of

Ophthalmology fellowship, Dr Chen furthered his speciality training as an Advanced Fellow in

Vitreoretinal surgery. Dr Chen has been an examiner and mentor for trainee specialists and now

practises exclusively on the Central Coast.

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