Get to know Dr Nick Toalster, laser eye surgery specialist

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Get to know Dr Nick Toalster, laser eye surgery specialist

A BRISBANE EYE SURGEON FOCUSED ON IMPROVING VISION AND CHANGING LIVES

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HELLO! I’M DR. NICK TOALSTER
LASER EYE SURGERY SPECIALIST

Very few things are as precious as clear vision

Dr. Nick Toalster is a renowned expert in laser eye surgery, with a unique dual qualification as an optometrist and ophthalmologist. His extensive experience in cataract, corneal, and glaucoma microsurgeries positions him as a leader in the field of eye care.

Dr. Toalster has played a pivotal role in advancing eye disease management, including developing innovative co-management programs for glaucoma patients at the Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital.

His expertise extends to being a skilled corneal transplant surgeon. Dr. Toalster was instrumental in the creation of new, non-grafting treatments for corneal diseases at the Sydney Eye Hospital. He is enthusiastic about bringing these advanced treatments to patients, focusing on laser eye surgery as a key area of his practice. Dr. Toalster is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art care for those seeking freedom from glasses and contacts, using the latest technologies in laser eye surgery.

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Expertise and Experience

Dr Toalster is a sub-specialist eye surgeon with advanced training in glaucoma, cornea, cataract and pterygium microsurgeries. He believes in using the latest minimally invasive techniques to maximise wellbeing and give patients better health outcomes. Dr Toalster has been working in ophthalmology and eye health since 2002. As both an ophthalmologist and an optometrist, he is particularly well placed to guide patients through their treatment.

He holds several regarded academic and teaching positions at prestigious organisations including at the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology, the University of Queensland, the University of Sydney and the University of Otago.

Dr Toalster divides his time between both public and private practice, where he treats the full range of complex eye disease.

Dr Toalster began work as an optometrist in 2002 after graduating from Queensland University of Technology. After working as a clinical optometrist for some years he then went on to study medicine and surgery, graduating from the University of Queensland in 2010. Dr Toalster undertook training as an ophthalmologist in Sydney and, in his final year, was chosen to be the Professorial Senior Ophthalmology Registrar. Following this, he embarked on an additional two years of fellowship sub-specialisation. He spent a year learning the latest corneal transplant techniques and cell-based therapies at Sydney Eye Hospital and another year at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital honing the latest advanced glaucoma treatments.

  • Senior Lecturer, University of Queensland and University of Sydney
  • Guest Lecturer, University of Otago, Ophthalmology Preparation course
  • RANZCO Optics Examiner
  • RANZCO Curriculum Committee Member
  • RANZCO Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee Member
  • Registrar Teacher of the Year 2016, University of Sydney
  • Completed Fellowships, Sydney Eye H. (Cornea & Anterior Segment), Royal Victorian Eye & Ear H. (Glaucoma)
  • Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery with Honours (MBBS Hons)
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Optometry with Honours (BAppSci Optom Hons)

Dr Toalster completed two additional years of fellowship specialisation; one in the latest therapies for glaucoma and the other in advanced corneal and ocular surface surgery. His special interests include corneal transplantation, cell-based therapies, ocular surface cancer and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries.

Over the years, Dr Toalster has also performed research into a wide range of eye health topics, including retinal disease injection therapy, contact lenses and corneal genetic disease.

He also has a keen interest in training the next generation of eye care professionals and currently trains junior eye surgeons, optometrists and is a current college board examiner.

  • Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
  • Eye Bank Association of Australia and New Zealand (EEBANZ)
  • World Glaucoma Association
  • Visiting Medical Officer, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
  • Australian Society of Ophthalmologists

Dr Toalster has a wide range of experience in medical research. He is a highly regarded public speaker on the latest topics of eye treatment and diagnosis. He is actively researching ocular surface cancer as well as the latest devices used for minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. He currently holds lecturing positions at the University of Otago and University of Queensland, teaching medical students and junior eye surgeons alike. He has also given many lectures at conferences on a wide range of medical topics.

His scientific publications include:

  • Collins, M., et al., Corneal Topography and Contact Lenses. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 2003. 44(S).
  • Toalster, N. and R.L. Jeffree, Conjunctival oedema as a potential objective sign of intracranial hypertension: a short illustrated review and three case reports. Acta Neurochir (Wien), 2013. 155(11): p. 2159-63.
  • Toalster, N., M. Russell, and P. Ng, A 12-month prospective trial of inject and extend regimen for ranibizumab treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Retina, 2013. 33(7): p. 1351-8.
  • Garcerant, D., et al., Descemet’s stripping without endothelial keratoplasty. Curr Opin Ophthalmol, 2019. 30(4): p. 275-285.
  • Rao, A.C.A., et al., Temporo-Parietal Flap Incorporated Into a Modified Osteo-Odonto Keratoprostheses Protocol for Longevity of the Dental Lamina. Ophthalmic Plast Reconstr Surg, 2019.
  • Toalster, N., Drop toxicity and at-risk ocular surfaces: Managing ocular surface disease for a lifetime of glaucoma. Pharma, 2019(March 2019).
  • Toalster, N., Lifestyle and alternative approaches to glaucoma: What can we say? Mivision, 2019. March(143): p. 36-38.

Dr Toalster’s career highlights include:

  • Part of a team that developed the latest non-graft, cell-based regeneration technique for Fuch’s Corneal Dystrophy
  • An early adopter of the latest Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries (MIGS), such as iStents, (Glaukos)
  • Leading the development of a collaborative glaucoma co-management program at RBWH and QUT
  • Founding member of the RANZCO Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee
  • Clinical Preceptorships in the L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad, India and Frere Hospital, East London, South Africa
HOW WE COMPARE
  • Over 15 years of experience
  • An uncompromising commitment to the best possible visual outcomes
  • The latest state-of-the-art, ultra gentle, all-laser, touch-free vision correction technology
  • A personalised approach to patient-centred care
  • Accessible and affordable treatment with financing options
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LASER EYE SURGERY BRISBANE – EXPERIENCE OUR CLINIC

Come visit our gorgeous Brisbane laser eye surgery clinic designed for ultimate comfort and beauty

Woman in blaser jacket viewed from behind entering the VSON laser eye surgery clinic in Brisbane
VSON laser eye surgery clinic coffee lounge with sofa, chairs, television and coffee machine
Street view of VSON laser eye surgery clinic in Brisbane with white and blue exterior
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