Michael Kalloniatis is an ophthalmologist based in Kensington, NSW, Australia. He works with people who have eye health issues that can affect vision day to day, like blurry sight, trouble with night vision, or changes that happen slowly over time.
His work includes helping with conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and geographic atrophy. These can make the centre of your vision less clear, and they often need careful eye checks and ongoing management. He also looks after people with glaucoma and ocular hypertension (OHT), where eye pressure and optic nerve health matter a lot for long-term sight.
At times, vision problems can come from the retina as well. Michael cares for patients with late-onset retinal degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, which can show up when diabetes affects the tiny blood vessels in the eye. Retinal detachment is another serious condition he assesses, along with transient ischaemic attack (TIA) as it can be linked to eye and blood flow symptoms in some cases.
Some patients also come in with issues that are not just about pressure or ageing changes. For example, he assesses keratoconus, which affects the shape of the cornea, and pigment-dispersion syndrome, where pigment builds up inside the eye. There are also less common conditions he may treat or review, like ganglion cysts and retinitis pigmentosa. Pigmentary problems can also show up as pigmentary purpuric dermatosis and pigmentary retinopathy, so careful assessment is important.
Michael’s approach is calm and practical. Eye care often comes with a lot of questions, and symptoms can feel worrying, especially when vision changes. In many cases, the next step is a detailed eye exam, then a clear plan for follow-up. That can include monitoring, treatment decisions, and making sure the right warnings are understood, so patients feel supported while their eye health is watched over time.