Dr David Sousa

Dr Sousa graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Lisbon in 2013. He completed his Ophthalmology specialty training in Portugal, followed by Vitreoretinal fellowships in Manchester, United Kingdom and Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Sousa currently works as a Vitreoretinal Surgeon in Melbourne - at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, and in Geelong – at the University Hospital and St John of God Hospital. Dr. Sousa specialised in the treatment of vitreoretinal conditions including diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal detachment, epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and complex lens surgery.

Dr Sousa obtained his PhD in 2021 and is currently involved in multiple research projects at Centre for Eye Research Australia, including retinal imaging biomarkers, artificial intelligence, neuroprotection and development of novel surgical devices.