Colm Mcalinden

Ophthalmologist

Male📍 Adelaide

About of Colm Mcalinden

Colm Mcalinden is an Ophthalmologist based in Bedford Park, Adelaide, SA, Australia. He works with people who have eye problems that affect day-to-day sight and comfort, from sudden flare-ups like pink eye to long-term conditions that need steady follow-up.


In clinic, he commonly looks after issues such as cataracts, dry eye, and eye surface problems. There are also patients who come in for blurry vision from nearsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia (the age-related change that makes close-up work harder). At times, he helps people manage keratoconus and other corneal concerns, including situations where a corneal transplant may be considered.


Colm also deals with eye pressure and optic nerve risks, including glaucoma and ocular hypertension. For some patients, treatment can involve procedures like trabeculectomy or iridectomy, depending on what is going on. Diabetes is another big one. He sees people with diabetic retinopathy, where blood vessel changes in the eye can affect vision over time.


Some conditions need quicker attention. He treats inflammatory and blood-vessel related eye problems, including giant cell arteritis and temporal arteritis. He also looks after vasculitis-related eye issues, plus rare conditions like pseudotumor cerebri syndrome and interstitial keratitis. Other everyday concerns may include eyelid bumps and conjunctivitis.


On this profile, specific experience details and education history aren’t listed, and there is no clear note of research or clinical trials. What is clear is that his work covers both medical care and eye procedures, for a wide mix of eye conditions seen around Adelaide.

Services & Conditions Treated

CataractNearsightednessAstigmatismCataract RemovalKeratoconusPresbyopiaTrabeculectomyConjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Corneal TransplantDiabetic RetinopathyDry Eye SyndromeEyelid BumpGiant Cell Arteritis (GCA)GlaucomaHereditary KeratitisInterstitial KeratitisIridectomyJuvenile Temporal ArteritisLigneous ConjunctivitisOcular Hypertension (OHT)Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeTemporal ArteritisVasculitis

Publications

1 total

Cessation of contact lenses prior to corneal tomography for keratoconus monitoring: results from a clinician survey.

Eye (London, England) • July 11, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Colm Mcalinden offer?
Dr Colm Mcalinden provides a range of eye care services including cataract treatment and cataract removal, management of nearsightedness and astigmatism, corneal conditions, and treatments for glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, among others.
Which eye conditions can he treat?
He treats conditions such as glaucoma, corneal issues, keratoconus, dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, ocular hypertension, and inflammatory or vascular conditions affecting the eye like giant cell arteritis and temporal arteritis.
What procedures might I need for cataracts?
If cataracts affect your vision, Dr Mcalinden may discuss cataract removal as a treatment option and assess suitability based on your eye health and symptoms.
Can he help with contact lens or refractive concerns?
The practice addresses refractive concerns like nearsightedness and astigmatism as part of comprehensive eye care.
How do I book an appointment in Adelaide?
To arrange an appointment in Bedford Park, Adelaide, contact the local ophthalmology practice where Dr Mcalinden consults. They can guide you on availability and next steps.
Is this clinic able to manage long-term eye health conditions?
Yes. The services include ongoing management for conditions such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye health issues to help protect vision over time.