Dr Mia Zhang is an ophthalmologist and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO). She completed ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital, followed by a glaucoma fellowship in Auckland.
She completed a Doctor of Medicine at Griffith University and postgraduate study in ophthalmic science at the University of Sydney. Her professional background also includes teaching and research in ophthalmology.
Her practice includes cataract surgery, glaucoma management and comprehensive ophthalmology. Her specialist training included Senior Registrar roles at Royal Prince Alfred and Bankstown Hospitals.
Her fellowship included medical, laser and surgical management of glaucoma, alongside complex cataract and anterior segment surgery. This training informs her assessment of patients whose cataract and glaucoma need to be considered together.
Dr Zhang consults in English and Mandarin.
Approach to care
Dr Zhang aims to make eye care understandable and collaborative. Her approach considers the examination findings, your general health, the effect of vision changes on daily life and what matters to you. Treatment discussions include suitable alternatives, expected benefits, possible risks and the need for ongoing monitoring.
Training and qualifications
- Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists — 2025.
- Glaucoma fellowship, Auckland, New Zealand.
- Specialist ophthalmology training, Sydney Eye Hospital network — 2019–2024.
- Postgraduate study in ophthalmic science, University of Sydney.
- Doctor of Medicine, Griffith University — 2016.
Research and teaching
Dr Zhang has contributed to research on glaucoma surgery outcomes, cataract surgery outcomes, corneal infection and eye movement disorders. She has presented research at ophthalmology meetings, including the World Glaucoma Congress, and has authored peer-reviewed work in Survey of Ophthalmology and the Journal of AAPOS.
Her teaching has included ophthalmology registrar education, medical student teaching and glaucoma surgical education.
Selected research
Peer-reviewed publication:
Zhang M, Gilbert A, Hunter DG. Superior oblique myokymia. Survey of Ophthalmology. 2018;63(4):507–517.
Conference presentations:
- Glaucoma drainage implant and microshunt outcomes — World Glaucoma Congress, 2025.
- Cataract surgery outcomes at a Sydney tertiary ophthalmology training hospital — AUSCRS Congress, 2025.
Selected scholarships
- Vision Research Foundation Scholarship, Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Society — 2025.
- Advanced Trainee Scholarship, Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons — 2025.
Professional leadership
Dr Zhang has contributed to the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists through editorial and health and wellbeing roles. She has served as Chair of the Eye2Eye Editorial Board and as Trainee Co-Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Committee.
Community service
Dr Zhang has volunteered with Vision of Islands, an Australian charity supporting eye care in Pacific Island communities, including Tuvalu and Tonga.
Outside clinical practice
Outside clinical practice, Dr Zhang enjoys painting.