Gerald Liew
A/Prof
MBBS/MMed/PhD/FRANZCO
Gerald.liew@wimr.org.au
Retinal and Eye Epidemiology Research Group
Currently open to PHD and Honours students in the topic areas of:
Epidemiology of eye disease
Macular Degeneration - novel treatments and imaging
Diabetic Retinopathy - novel treatments and imaging
Retinal vein occlusions - novel treatments and imaging

Biography
A/Prof Gerald Liew is an academic ophthalmologist with expertise in general eye conditions, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusions. He is a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Retina Associates in Sydney, Staff Specialist at Westmead Hospital, Visiting Medical Officer at the Children’s Hospital, Westmead, and Associate Professor with the University of Sydney. Gerald’s research focuses on the epidemiology of major eye diseases in particular macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, their underlying pathophysiology, and novel methods to better image and treat these disorders. Current research opportunities include the Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey, and the metabolomics of macular degeneration.
Research interests
Epidemiology of eye disease, Macular Degeneration – novel treatments and imaging, Diabetic Retinopathy – novel treatments and imaging, Retinal vein occlusions – novel treatments and imaging
Adjunct roles
Conjunct Associate Professor | UNSW |
Additional information
USDY link – https://www.sydney.edu.au/medicine-health/about/our-people/academic-staff/gerald-liew.html
Current grants
Department of Health and Ageing | 2020-2025 | The Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey (AEEHS) |
Macular Diseases Foundation Australia | 2024-2026 | Investigating Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Macular Degeneration |
Affiliations
Save Sight, Institute Westmead Hospital
Professional Associations and Organisations
2018- | Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology | Member |
2012 | RANZCO | Fellow |