Dr Madeleine Adams is an Ophthalmologist with an interest in cataract and lens surgery, providing custom vision corrections to best suit patients’ eyes and their lifestyle needs. Dr Adams performs surgery at the Noosa Hospital.
Dr Adams completed Ophthalmology training in Queensland and then undertook fellowships in Australia and overseas. She worked for the Fred Hollows Foundation as a clinical fellow in Central Australia and Nepal, and undertook a Medical Retina Fellowship at the Lions Eye Institute in Western Australia.
Dr Adams was awarded a PhD by the University of Melbourne for her research into age-related macular degeneration. Her research has been featured by the media including the Daily Mail and the Wall Street Journal. Dr Adams acts as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to educational podcasts and events as a speaker. Her practice provides regular educational updates for GPs and Optometrists through CPD sessions.
Interests:
- Cataract surgery with trifocal or extended vision intraocular lenses
- Cataract surgery with astigmatism correcting lenses
- Treatment of presbyopia
- Secondary multifocal Intraocular Lens to achieve near vision (for patients who have had previous cataract surgery elsewhere)
- Implantable Collamer Lens for correction of myopia
Dr Adams also takes care of all aspects of general ophthalmology including glaucoma, pterygium surgery, lid surgeries, and injections for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) or other retinal issues.