Doron G. Hickey is an ophthalmologist based in East Melbourne, VIC. You’ll find his practice on Level 7, 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne.
Eye health can change a lot over time, and Doron’s work is focused on the kind of conditions that affect vision in the long run. This includes problems with the retina and the way the eye handles light. In many cases, these conditions can start in childhood, or they can show up later as we get older.
Some of the conditions Doron looks after include age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). He also supports people with retinal diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa, including X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP). There are also inherited conditions like choroideremia and Leber congenital amaurosis. Other retinal conditions he treats include Bietti crystalline dystrophy, late-onset retinal degeneration, Refsum disease, and retinopathy pigmentary mental retardation.
Colour vision can be part of the story too. For example, some people see issues with colour blindness, where colours look faded, odd, or harder to tell apart. These vision changes can affect everyday life, like reading signs, recognising things in low light, and managing glare.
At times, people come in after noticing changes in their central vision, or they feel their sight is gradually narrowing. Others may have been told they have a genetic eye condition, and they want clear next steps for monitoring and care. Doron works with patients to make sense of what’s going on and to guide treatment and management options based on the specific eye problem.
Because these conditions vary from person to person, eye care often needs a steady, practical approach. That means paying attention to changes over time, supporting better day-to-day vision where possible, and keeping an eye on how the condition behaves. If you’re dealing with a retina-related diagnosis, having a clinician who understands these disorders can make things feel a bit more manageable.
Doron’s clinic setting is set up for focused ophthalmology care, with appointments at a central East Melbourne address. Whether your concern is linked to age-related macular changes or an inherited retinal condition, the goal is the same: careful eye care and plain-language guidance, so you know what to expect next.
