Damien G. Harkin is an ophthalmologist based in Brisbane, working from 2 George Street, Brisbane, QLD 4000, Australia.
He spends most of his time on eye problems that involve the cornea, which is the clear front part of the eye. This can include long-term corneal conditions, plus some rarer disorders that affect how the cornea works and how it sits next to the iris.
In day-to-day care, this may mean looking after people with conditions like Fuchs dystrophy, and also issues such as Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome, Chandler’s Syndrome, and Cogan-Reese Syndrome. These names can sound scary, but the goal is usually the same: to understand what’s going on with the cornea and help patients see more comfortably.
Damien also works with people who may need a corneal transplant, depending on the case. At times, that means helping patients weigh up what a transplant could do for their vision, and what the next steps might look like after surgery.
Some referrals also come from health concerns outside the eye. One example listed is Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL), where eye checks can still be important. The plan in these situations is to match the eye care with the bigger picture, so the treatment makes sense and stays on track.
Experience and background details, plus education and training, aren’t provided here. Research and clinical trials also aren’t listed.
