Ophthalmologists

Dr LaHood is a sub-specialty trained and experienced ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, specialising in laser vision correction, refractive and cataract ophthalmology.

Dr LaHood studied at the Otago Medical in New Zealand as a top-ranked entrant graduating with distinction. He completed his Postgraduate at the University of Sydney being awarded with prizes in Ophthalmic anatomy, physiology, and optics.Graduating in 2011, Dr LaHood began a fellowship in Adelaide before heading to New Zealand to practice as a specialist ophthalmic surgeon building expertise in laser vision correction technology. He relocated back to Adelaide in 2020.

He is committed to education and research and frequently speaks on ophthalmic topics including cataract and refractive surgery and holds the position of Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.

He practices a patient-first focus with a genuine interest in individual patient health and maximising visual outcomes.

• 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 eye laser (refractive) surgery to South Australia at Ashford Community Hospital and in 1996 established the Ashford Eye & Laser Centre to cater for his sub-specialty in cataract and eye laser (refractive) surgery. Since then Dr Ingham has completed more than 25,000 cases of laser vision correction and over 20,000 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 (AE&LC) at 215 Greenhill Road, Eastwood in 1999.