Nina Riddell is an Ophthalmologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Ophthalmology is about eye health, but it also connects to things that affect how you see and how your brain handles sight. Nina looks after patients who come in with eye symptoms, along with related headaches and vision changes that can feel quite scary at first.
In many cases, people are dealing with nearsightedness, also called short-sightedness. This can make it harder to read signs, see the board, or judge distances when you’re out and about. The goal is usually simple: understand what’s going on and help you see more clearly and comfortably.
Nina also supports patients who have migraine, including migraine with brainstem aura. Migraines can come with changes to vision, odd sensations, dizziness, or trouble focusing. Sometimes the symptoms overlap with eye issues, so it helps to have someone who can sort out what’s happening with the eyes and what may be linked to the migraine pattern.
There’s also a specific migraine type called familial hemiplegic migraine. This can cause temporary weakness and other nervous system symptoms along with headache. When people have this, it’s often important to keep an eye on the overall picture, not just the pain, so the management plan fits the symptoms as they come and go.
At times, patients are seen for a ganglion cyst too. While that’s not always an “eye” problem in the usual sense, it can still show up around the body and cause concern. Nina focuses on checking the right area, explaining what the most likely cause is, and discussing practical next steps.
Day to day, the appointments are about listening carefully, asking the right questions, and making sure you understand what the symptoms might mean. Eye problems and migraines can affect sleep, work, and confidence, so calm guidance matters.
Nina works with people across Melbourne who want clear answers about their vision and eye-related symptoms, especially when headaches and visual changes are part of the story.
