Timothy J. Sullivan

Ophthalmologist

Male📍 Brisbane

About of Timothy J. Sullivan

Timothy J. Sullivan is an Ophthalmologist based in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. He looks after people who have eye problems that can affect vision, comfort, and the look and function of the eyelids and surrounding areas.


His work covers a mix of everyday eye concerns and more complex conditions. This can include things like dry, sore, or inflamed eyes such as episcleritis and scleritis. At times, he also helps with issues around the eyelids, including ectropion (when the eyelid turns out) and eyelid drooping. Blocked tear ducts are another common reason people seek help, especially when watering doesn’t clear up on its own.


Timothy also treats eye-related conditions that come from deeper in the body. For example, Graves disease and thyroid eye disease can cause eye bulging, irritation, and changes in how the eyes move. Some people also need care for lacrimal gland problems, where the tear gland gets swollen or develops a growth. Depending on the situation, care may also link with skin and tissue conditions around the face and eyelids, like basal cell skin cancer.


There are less common but serious causes that he manages as well. This includes eye involvement from blood vessel problems such as arteriovenous malformation and cerebral cavernous malformation. He also treats vascular and tissue-related issues, including hemangiomas. In some cases, cancers affecting the eye area may need specialist assessment, including lymphoma-related conditions and other rare tumour types. At times, he may also help with peripheral artery disease when eye symptoms are part of a bigger picture.


Another part of his practice is supporting people through urgent or high-risk problems. That can include conditions like mucormycosis, necrotizing fasciitis, and severe infections or swelling where quick treatment matters.


In terms of experience, his case mix shows he deals with both common and complex eye conditions, along with related eyelid and face health concerns. Education details aren’t listed here, but his practice is clearly focused on ophthalmology in Brisbane. Research involvement and clinical trials aren’t provided in the available information, so there aren’t any specific trial details to share.


For many patients, the goal is simple: get a clear diagnosis, calm things down where possible, and plan the next step in a way that fits the person’s health and situation.

Services & Conditions Treated

Compartment SyndromeLacrimal Gland TumorThyroid Eye DiseaseArteriovenous MalformationB-Cell LymphomaBasal Cell Skin CancerBlocked Tear DuctBone TumorCerebral Cavernous MalformationEctropionEpiscleritisEpithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaEyelid DroopingFibrosarcomaGraves DiseaseHemangiomaHyperthyroidismLymphoid HyperplasiaMucormycosisNecrotizing FasciitisNon-Hodgkin LymphomaPeripheral Artery DiseasePityriasis Rubra PilarisPlasmacytomaScleritisXanthoma

Publications

1 total

Thyroid autoantibodies in paediatric thyroid eye disease patients in an Australian population.

Orbit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) • February 05, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Timothy J. Sullivan offer?
Dr Sullivan provides a range of eye and related conditions treatments. His listed services include conditions such as Graves disease affecting the eyes, scleritis, episcleritis, eyelid issues, lacrimal (tear duct) problems, eye tumors and skin cancers around the eye, as well as other eye and orbital concerns.
Which conditions might I see Dr Sullivan for?
You might see him for eye inflammation (like scleritis or episcleritis), eyelid problems such as drooping or ectropion, tear duct blockages, thyroid-related eye disease, various eye tumors or skin cancers near the eye, and other orbital or ocular conditions.
Where is Dr Sullivan based and how can I book an appointment?
Dr Sullivan practices in Brisbane, QLD, Australia. For booking, please contact the clinic directly. The profile notes his location as Brisbane, but it does not include specific booking details in this data.
What should I expect at a first appointment with an ophthalmologist like Dr Sullivan?
A first appointment usually involves a medical history review, eye examination, and discussion of any eye symptoms or concerns. The ophthalmologist may arrange imaging or tests if needed and discuss possible treatment options.
Are there treatment options for conditions related to the tear ducts and eyelids?
Yes. The listed services indicate experience with blocked tear ducts and eyelid conditions such as drooping eyelids and ectropion, among other eye and orbital issues. Specific treatments would be discussed during a consultation.
What kinds of eye tumors or cancers are mentioned in the services list?
The services include topics like lacrimal gland tumors, epithelial-myoepithelial carcinoma, basal cell skin cancer around the eye, hemangioma, fibrosarcoma, plasmacytoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma and B-cell lymphoma. A specialist would review whether these apply to you and discuss treatment options.