Ian A. Trounce is an Ophthalmologist based at 32 Gisborne Street, East Melbourne, VIC 3002. He looks after people with eye problems that can affect sight now, and also issues that need careful long-term monitoring.
In many cases, patients come in with conditions like glaucoma and ocular hypertension. These can be tricky because they may not cause pain at first. Over time, they can put pressure on the optic nerve, so eye checks and ongoing care matter a lot. He also treats related optic nerve problems, including optic nerve atrophy, and pigment-dispersion syndrome, which can change the way the eye drains fluid.
Ian also sees patients with nerve-related vision conditions. This includes Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON), and situations linked with cerebral hypoxia. At times, people may have symptoms from genetic or inherited conditions that affect the nervous system and, in some cases, the eyes too. For example, his clinic may care for people with MELAS syndrome, Friedreich Ataxia, hereditary ataxia, and spinocerebellar ataxia, depending on how these conditions show up in the eyes.
Some patients are also referred for eye surface and growth issues, including ganglion cyst concerns. While a cyst doesn’t always mean something serious, it can still need proper assessment to be sure it’s not affecting vision or eye structures.
There can also be eye complications that come with broader health problems. For instance, diabetic eye-related issues may be part of the picture, including diabetic nephropathy. In these cases, managing the eye side of things is often about preventing further damage and keeping vision as steady as possible.
Ian’s work is centred on clear eye diagnosis and practical treatment plans. If a condition is stable, the goal is regular checks and good monitoring. If it’s changing, the focus is on acting early, explaining what’s going on in plain language, and guiding next steps based on what the eye exams show.
