Travers Weaver

Background

About Travers Weaver

I am an ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with international subspecialist training in medical and surgical Retinal diseases as well as ocular oncology. I pride myself on developing excellent rapport with my patients and delivering exceptional patient centred care and results. My expertise is in the management of: • retinal tears and detachments • macular hole and epiretinal membrane • complex cataract surgery with secondary IOL techniques • retinal disease including macular degeneration, vein occlusion and diabetic eye disease • vitreous hemorrhage • ocular trauma • ocular oncologic conditions I was selected and awarded both the Topham and Trevellyn-Smith scholarships to undergo 2 years of fellowships as the W.H.Ross fellow at the world-renowned University of British Columbia in Vancouver. My ophthalmic training was through the prestigious Sydney Eye Hospital program where I obtained the highest honour - the KG Howsam gold medal for being the most exceptional candidate in Australia and New Zealand in the final examinations. I received a full scholarship to undertake medical school at Griffith University on the Gold Coast where I graduated with First Class Honours and The University Medal (University’s highest academic award). I also received School of Medicine prizes in Medicine, Surgery and Paediatrics being the first placed candidate in those subjects.