Dr. Erica Darian-Smith is a highly skilled ophthalmologist specialising in refractive, cataract, and corneal surgery. She completed her training in ophthalmology at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, followed by an esteemed two-year fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery at one of the world’s leading institutions in Toronto, Canada. There, she gained extensive subspecialty expertise in laser eye surgery and the treatment of corneal diseases, including corneal transplants.

Dr. Darian-Smith graduated with Clinical Distinction in her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Tasmania in 2014. She furthered her expertise with a Master of Medicine in Ophthalmic Sciences and a Graduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery from the University of Sydney. She has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the 2022 American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Foundation Resident Excellence Award, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Filipic Greer Medal in 2019 for excellence in ophthalmic pathology, and the RANZCO Trevalyn-Smith Travelling Scholarship for overseas study.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Darian-Smith is an accomplished researcher with publications in prominent journals like the American Journal of Ophthalmology, the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Journal of Ophthalmology. She has contributed to a book chapter and presented her findings at national and international conferences.

As a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Sydney's Save Sight Institute, Dr. Darian-Smith is passionate about teaching and advancing the field of ophthalmology. She also serves as a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Nepean Public Hospital, providing expert care for patients with complex corneal conditions and other ophthalmic concerns.

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)

• Graduate Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (GradDip, University of Sydney)

• Master of Medicine (MMed, Ophthalmic Sciences, University of Sydney)

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS, University of Tasmania)

• Clinical Lecturer, University of Sydney, Save Sight Institute

• Corneal Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) , Nepean Public Hospital

• Director of Eagle Eye Surgeons | Mosman and Nepean