Located on Buderim Private Hospital Campus
Dr. Sonia Moorthy is a consultant ophthalmologist with specializations in laser vision correction, advanced cataract surgery and next-generation lens implants, Intense Regulated Pulsed Light (RPL) for dry eye disease and Interventional Glaucoma procedures including Select Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) and Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS).
Having worked in Far North Queensland, she also has a wealth of experience in the treatment of general ocular diseases, including pterygium, strabismus, ocular surface tumours (OSSN), and macular disease/degeneration.
She completed her medical degree at the University of Dundee, Scotland. Dr Moorthy subsequently pursued a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Melbourne.
Her ophthalmic training was completed at the Sydney Eye Hospital followed by fellowships in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus at the prestigious Singapore National Eye Centre and Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.
Upon her return to Australia, Dr Moorthy provided adult and indigenous eye care in Far North and Central Queensland. In 2022, Dr Moorthy moved to the Sunshine Coast and established Eyehub, with a satellite site in Gympie to better serve regional patients, while expanding her knowledge in refractive surgery.
Dr Moorthy formalised her refractive skills internationally through a Diploma in Laser Refractive Surgery with Prof. Jorge Alio. She has also undergone intensive practical and theoretical laser refractive training with Prof. Sri Ganesh, Nethradhama Super Specialty Eye Hospital, and Prof. Dan Reinstein, London Vision Clinic (UK), global leasers and innovators in laser vision correction.
Professional Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Laser Refractive Surgery: University of San Miguel Hernandes, Spain.
Refractive Surgery Training Program: Nethradhama Super Specialty Eye Hospital, India.
Forefront Refractive Surgery Course: London Vision Clinic, UK.
MBA (MINI) Australian Institute of Management: Australia.
Dr Moorthy strongly believes in merging leading technological innovation with personalised, evidence-based ophthalmic care. She is also committed to training the next generation of ophthalmologists and sits within the RANZCO Ophthalmic Sciences Board of Examiners and Women in Ophthalmology committee group.
Podcasts
Dr Moorthy is passionate about regional ophthalmology and advocating for patients in regional areas, with a recent podcast entitled Eyes In Region.
Dr Moorthy featured on the Everyone Has a Story podcast featuring Sunshine Coast locals, in an episode titled Giving Back to the Community.Listen now.