Dr Peter Ingham

Medical Director - BMBS, FRACO

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists
• A Founding Member of the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Member International Society of Refractive Surgeons

Dr Ingham received his fellowship of ophthalmology in 1987 in Adelaide and until 1990 was a visiting specialist to the Royal Adelaide and Whyalla Hospitals in combination with private practice. From 1991 he became a visiting specialist to Port Pirie and Noarlunga Hospitals and clinical adviser in ophthalmology to Ashford Community Hospital. From 1996 he was also a visiting cataract surgeon to Mackay and Melbourne. In all locations co-management with local optometrists, ophthalmologists and medical practitioners was developed to allow for the optimum care of his surgical patients.

In 1992 Dr Ingham introduced laser refractive surgery to South Australia at Ashford Community Hospital and in 1996 established the "Ashford Eye and Laser Centre" to cater for his subspecialty in cataract and refractive surgery. Since then Dr. Ingham has completed more than 7,000 cases of laser vision correction and over 13,000 cataract procedures. He has also been an investigator for emerging technologies for various international companies including Wavelight Laser AG of Germany, Alcon Surgical USA, Staar Surgical USA and Refractec USA.

Dr Ingham developed and relocated to the "Adelaide Eye and Laser Centre" at 215 Greenhill Road, Eastwood in 1999. The centre is a purpose built consulting and operating facility for his subspecialty of cataract and refractive laser surgery with full accreditation. This is the only accredited facility of its type in South Australia.

All procedures are carried out in a strictly monitored sterile hospital theatre with appropriate support staff and facilities, including registered nurses, technicians, optometrists and surgeons. All aspects of the centre are rigorously and repeatedly subjected to an independent accreditation process formerly by the ACHS, and more recently by Global-Mark®, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained

Dr Simon Phipps

Consultant Ophthalmologist – MBBS, FRANZCO

• Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

Dr Simon Phipps joined Adelaide Eye & Laser Centre in October of 2006.  He brings with him subspecialty expertise in both glaucoma and refractive surgery.  He completed his general training in ophthalmology in Adelaide and in 2004 he undertook a 12 month fellowship in glaucoma at the world renowned Moorfield’s Eye Hospital in London.  Concerning this experience he states, “It was one of the most satisfying experiences of my professional life.  I had the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s leading glaucoma clinicians and researchers.  I am keen to apply the knowledge and experience I gained to my patients in South Australia.” 

From November of 2005 until September of 2006 Dr Phipps worked as a Fellow in corneal refractive surgery (LASIK and PRK) at the Gimbel Eye Centre in Calgary, Canada.  He states, “This was a big centre performing up to 5000 refractive procedures a year.  As a Fellow I had the opportunity to observe and perform numerous PRK and LASIK under the tutelage of some of Canada’s most experienced refractive surgeons.”