Dr John Hogden

Dr John Hogden is an Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in corneal, external eye disease, cataract, anterior segment, and refractive surgery. Few things are as precious as your vision. If a refractive error, cataracts, corneal disease or another eye problem compromises your ocular health or your ability to see clearly, you deserve the finest medical or surgical care available. Individuals in Brisbane, Booval, Aspley and the surrounding Queensland areas place their trust in Dr John Hogden of The Eye Health Centre. The fellowship-trained ophthalmologist will dedicate himself to helping you achieve exceptional vision and ocular health through personalized, attentive care.

Dr Hogden’s Training and Affiliations

Dr Hogden completed his ophthalmology training at the Sydney Eye Hospital, where he was recognized for his excellence with a travelling scholarship and the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Topham Scholarship. Dr Hogden further refined his knowledge and skills with subspecialty training in corneal and refractive surgery at the world-renowned University of British Columbia Vancouver Eye Care Centre in Canada before entering private practice.

In addition to being a Fellow of RANZCO, Dr Hogden belongs to other prestigious professional associations such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. Committed to furthering the field of anterior segment and refractive surgery, Dr Hogden is actively involved in ongoing clinical research and has presented at international ophthalmology conferences as well as authored several papers. He has also helped educate future ophthalmologists through positions as a clinical supervisor for RANZCO, senior lecturer at the University of Queensland and tutor at multiple universities. Dr Hogden is a consultant Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), where he is actively involved in clinical research and medical education.

Specialty Interests

Dr Hogden’s specialty interests include:

• Corneal and lens-based refractive surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Corneal transplant surgery – Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK)
• Management of irregular astigmatism with topography-guided refractive surgery
• Treatment of Keratoconus
• Post-refractive surgery ectasia
• Pterygium surgery
• Laser eye surgery (including PRK, LASIK and SMILE)

Dr Hogden’s Care and Practice Philosophy

Dr Hogden is focused on providing you with top-quality care that is personalized to your needs and goals. Just as every eye is distinctive, you have unique needs and ideas of what you hope to accomplish through treatment. Dr Hogden will spend time learning about your eye’s specific anatomy, your health and lifestyle, and your expectations before designing a comprehensive treatment plan that reflects these factors.

It is understandable that as you face medical or surgical eye treatment, you probably have many questions and perhaps some hesitation. Dr Hogden is committed to educating you about the recommended treatment, allaying your fears and instilling faith in his expertise to create an outstanding experience. Backed by a team of knowledgeable, compassionate professionals, Dr Hogden wants you to feel confident and comfortable at every point during your treatment.

Dr Hogden’s commitment to quality care ensures that you will receive the treatment you need. In the case of laser vision correction, not everyone is a suitable candidate for treatment. Dr Hogden will only recommend laser vision correction if you meet the appropriate criteria. If you do not qualify for laser vision correction, he will advise how you can be better served by other treatment or other medical experts.