Dr Alexander Newman
Dr Alexander Newman is a specialist eye surgeon trained in Queensland, with dual subspecialty fellowship qualifications. Dr Newman combines state-of-the-art technology with personalised treatment plans to achieve the best possible vision for his patients, including:
Cataract surgery
Macular disease
Diabetic eye disease
Retinal disease
Ophthalmic laser
Pterygium surgery
Glaucoma microsurgery
Inflammatory eye disease / uveitis
Genetic eye conditions
Dr Newman completed medical school at Griffith University, graduating with distinction, before undertaking ophthalmology training in Queensland. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) and went on to complete the Professorial Fellowship in Medical Retina and Uveitis at Sydney Eye Hospital, alongside a Clinical Research Fellowship at the Save Sight Institute. He has also completed additional subspecialty training with a comprehensive fellowship year at Mater Hospital Brisbane, RBWH, and the Queensland Ocular Oncology Service (QOOS), further refining his skills in advanced cataract surgery and complex ophthalmic conditions.
He currently works as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), STARS, Conrad Eye Care (Brisbane northside), and Vision For Life Institute (southside), and is actively involved in public hospital surgical training, clinical trials, and multidisciplinary care.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Newman holds a Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) with High Distinction from the University of Sydney, and a First Class Honours degree in Optometry from Queensland University of Technology. His academic achievements have been recognised with prestigious accolades including the Clarence and Mabel Clark Prize, Anthony Molteno Award, 2025 CORE Award nomination, and travel grants for international research. He has published widely and presented at leading national and international conferences.
Dr Newman is known for his thoughtful communication, surgical precision, and collaborative approach with patients and referrers alike.
Newman AR, McCluskey P. Epidemiological spectrum of infectious uveitis in the Asia-Pacific. Taiwan Journal of Ophthalmology, Commissioned Review.
McCluskey P, Newman AR. Ch: Scleritis. International Uveitis Study Group Textbook. 2024.
Newman AR, Sharma A. HREC/2020/QRBW/62752. Pre-prepared fortified intravitreal antibiotics and structured clinical proforma to reduce delay of initial treatment for cases of suspected endophthalmitis. Multicentre ongoing RBWH and PAH.
Newman AR, Kwan A. Faricimab Real World Treatment for AMD and DMO. MiVision, 01 May 2024; https://mivision.com.au/2024/05/faricimab-real-world-treatment-for-amd-and-dmo/
Xiradis N, Newman AR. Pre-prepared fortified intravitreal antibiotics to reduce delay of initial treatment for cases of suspected endophthalmitis. Supervisor for Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science), New South Wales: University of Sydney, 2024; 42.
Kalas T, Newman AR, Whyte J, Sharma A. Clinical utilisation of microperimetry in ophthalmic surgery: a narrative review. Survey of Ophthalmology, 2023; Submitted March 2023.
Newman AR, Beckman TJ, Meiklejohn BD, Green MD. Migration of retained tarsal bee sting onto the ocular surface causing superficial keratopathy. Digital Journal of Ophthalmology. 2021; Accepted August 2021.
Newman AR, Van Rooij N, Vyas V, Sullivan TJ. A rare case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma arising ex pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland: Case report and review of the literature. Orbit, 2021. DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1949726
Newman AR, Andrew NH. Changes in Australian practice patterns for glaucoma management. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. doi.org/10.1111/ceo.13456.
Newman AR. Changes in Australian practice patterns for glaucoma management since the introduction of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS). Master of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science), New South Wales: University of Sydney, 2018; 104.
Henein W, Newman AR, Morris S. A rare presentation of delayed recurrence (>10 years) of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Perineural Invasion masquerading as Herpetic Trigeminal Neuralgia. Digital Journal of Ophthalmology. 2018; Accepted August 2018.
Newman AR, Leung B, Richards A, Campbell TG, Wellwood J, Imrie FR. Two cases of differentiation syndrome with ocular manifestations in patients with acute promyelocytic leukaemia treated with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports 2018; 9: 106-11.
Newman A, Andrew N, Casson R. Review of the association between retinal microvascular characteristics and eye disease. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 2017. DOI: 10.1111/ceo.13119
Newman AR, Andrew NH, Casson RJ. Review of paediatric retinal microvascular changes as a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology. 2017;45(1):33-44.
Atchison DA, Mathur A, Read SA, Walker MI, Newman AR, Tanos PP, et al. Peripheral ocular aberrations in mild and moderate keratoconus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2010;51(12):6850-7.
Publications
Interim Report: Pre-prepared Fortified Intravitreal Antibiotics To Reduce Delay Of Initial Treatment For Cases Of Suspected Endophthalmitis. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, 55th Annual Scientific Congress 1 – 4 November 2024 Adelaide Convention Centre, Australia.
Paracentral Acute Middle Maculopathy: What is the optimal management strategy? Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Australia 38th Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting 12-13 September 2024 Swissotel, Sydney. Winner NOSA Best Poster.
A rare case of epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma arising from pleomorphic adenoma of the lacrimal gland. 2020 European Association for Vision and Eye Research Conference Young Investigator and Poster Event. Published 17 January 2021.
Changes in Australian practice patterns for glaucoma management. 50th Annual Scientific Congress of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (17–21 November 2018). Winner ORIA Best Poster.
Bilateral acute retinal pigment epitheliitis: A case report with microperimetry, autofluorescence, retinal angiography, and spectral-domain optical coherence tomography findings. Asia-Pacific Vitreo-retina Society Congress (APVRS); 8 December 2017 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Two cases of differentiation syndrome with ocular manifestations in patients with acute promyelocytic leukaemia treated with all-trans retinoic acid and arsenic trioxide. (Presented by DR B Leung). HAA 2017 (Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand, Australian and New Zealand Society of Blood Transfusion Ltd., Thrombosis and Haemostasis society of Australian and New Zealand), 29 October 2017 Sydney, New South Wales.
A rare presentation of delayed recurrence (>10 years) of Squamous Cell Carcinoma with Perineural Invasion masquerading as Herpetic Trigeminal Neuralgia. (Presented by: Dr W Henein). The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons and Australia and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons - Joint Scientific Meeting; 4 August 2017 Queenstown, New Zealand.
Structured clinical proforma to reduce delay of initial treatment for cases of suspected endophthalmitis. (Presented by Dr S Sandhu). The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists - 47th Annual Scientific Congress; 31 October 2015 Wellington, New Zealand.
Posters
Assessing and Following Patients with Birdshot Choroidopathy Using a Portable Handheld Electrodiagnostic Testing Device. Second UCLA / American Uveitis Society International Workshop on Objective Measures of Inflammation for Use in Clinical Trials September 27-28, 2024.
Acute bilateral optic disc oedema: The role of multimodal retinal imaging. Neuro-Ophthalmology Society of Australia 38th Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting 12-13 September 2024 Swissotel, Sydney.
Putting the “Fun” in Fungus. Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, Uveitis Special Interest Group. ANZSRS mid-year meeting 2024 25-26 May.
Multifocal Choroiditis. Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, Uveitis Special Interest Group. ANZSRS mid-year meeting 2024 25-26 May.
Retinal Detachment in an Only Eye. Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, Uveitis Special Interest Group. ANZSRS mid-year meeting 2024 25-26 May.
?Atypical for Drusen. Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists, Uveitis Special Interest Group. ANZSRS mid-year meeting 2024 25-26 May.
Anterior non-necrotising scleritis. International Uveitis Study Group. IUSG Grand Rounds 2024 11 May.
Ophthalmic management of gunshot injuries. RANZCO Queensland Alumni and Registrar Conference (5th December 2021).
Queensland Children’s Hospital Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - "Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: An Update"
Queensland Children’s Hospital Department of Pharmacy Grand Rounds: Penetrating Eye Injuries – Management Strategies (16 June 2020).
Rising from the ashes: Lessons learned about endophthalmitis. RANZCO Queensland Alumni and Registrar Conference (16-17 November 2019). Winner Best Presentation.
RANZCO Queensland Journal Club – Efficacy and safety of pulsed intravenous methylprednisolone in early active thyroid eye disease.
Video presentation: Management of post-operative orbital and surgical emphysema. 50th Annual Scientific Congress of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (17–21 November 2018). Winner Best Overall Film and Best Surgical Technique Film at RANZCO 50th Annual Scientific Congress.
Changes in Australian practice patterns for glaucoma management. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Melbourne Ophthalmic Alumni Meeting; 12 May 2018 Kooyong, Victoria.
Ozurdex in Diabetic Macular Oedema. Challenges and advances in the treatment of: DMO, UVEITIS. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Queensland Branch Meeting; 10 May 2018 Brisbane, Queensland.
RANZCO Queensland Branch Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Uveitis - "Posterior Sarcoidosis"
Ophthalmic Management of the Gunshot Victim: A case series, review and recommendations. The New Zealand Association of Plastic Surgeons and Australia and New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons - Joint Scientific Meeting; 4 August 2017 Queenstown, New Zealand.
RANZCO Queensland Branch Ophthalmology Grand Rounds, Uveitis - "Sympathetic Ophthalmia"
Gold Coast University Hospital Head and Neck Grand Rounds - "Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension"
Gold Coast University Hospital Ophthalmology and Trauma Grand Rounds - "Trauma of the Midface, Orbits, and Eyes"
Gold Coast University Hospital Ophthalmology Grand Rounds - "Sildenafil and risk of NA-AION"
Structured clinical proforma to reduce delay of initial treatment for cases of suspected endophthalmitis. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists Queensland Branch Scientific Meeting; 14 August 2015 Southport, Queensland. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (Presented by Dr S Sandhu) - 47th Annual Scientific Congress; 31 October 2015 Wellington, New Zealand.