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Dr Mariana Sheales — Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist, Canberra

Specialist in glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery & comprehensive ophthalmology — Braddon, Canberra, ACT.

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Dr Mariana Sheales, Glaucoma & Cataract Specialist at Clarity Eye Surgeons, Canberra

MB BSMPHMMed (Ophth. Sc.)FRANZCO

AHPRA: MED001656938

About Dr Sheales

Dr Mariana Sheales — Glaucoma Surgeon & Cataract Specialist, Canberra

Dr Mariana Sheales practises as a specialist ophthalmologist in Braddon, Canberra, with particular expertise in glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery and comprehensive eye care for adults. She holds a consultant appointment at Canberra Hospital, providing specialist outpatient care and after-hours emergency ophthalmology services.

Dr Sheales completed her specialist ophthalmology training through the Sydney Eye Hospital network, one of Australia's most highly regarded and competitive training programmes, before undertaking advanced super-specialty fellowship training in glaucoma surgery at the Oxford University Eye Hospital in the United Kingdom.

Born and raised in Canberra, Dr Sheales returned home after her overseas fellowship to bring subspecialist glaucoma care to ACT patients. She works closely with referring optometrists and GPs to provide coordinated, evidence-based care, and remains active in ophthalmology research, with publications in international peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations in Australia and overseas.

Outside the clinic, Dr Sheales enjoys cooking and planning travel with her family.

Formal Qualifications

Credentials & Training

MB BS

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery

Medical degree — specialist foundation training

MPH

Master of Public Health

Population health & clinical epidemiology

MMed

Master of Medicine in Ophthalmic Science

Advanced clinical training in ophthalmology

FRANZCO

Fellow of the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists

Specialist ophthalmology qualification — RANZCO

Sub-Specialties

Areas of Special Interest

Dr Sheales' subspecialist training centres on glaucoma. GPs, optometrists and fellow specialists across the ACT region refer patients to her for the following conditions and procedures.

Glaucoma Surgery

Advanced surgical and laser treatment for all stages of glaucoma, from early intervention to complex refractory cases.

Trabeculectomy (filtering surgery)Glaucoma drainage implants (tube shunt)Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS)Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT)Visual field & OCT monitoringComplex & refractory glaucoma

Cataract Surgery

Modern cataract removal, often combined with glaucoma surgery for patients with both conditions.

PhacoemulsificationPremium IOL selectionCombined cataract & glaucoma surgeryComplex cataract in glaucoma patientsPre- & post-operative management

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

General adult eye care and emergency ophthalmology, including on-call hospital cover.

General adult eye examinationsAcute eye emergenciesDiabetic eye disease monitoringAMD assessmentOptic nerve & retinal assessment

International Training

A Surgical Training Journey

Specialist ophthalmology and super-specialty glaucoma fellowship training completed before Dr Sheales returned home to practise in Canberra.

1Australia

Sydney Eye Hospital Network

Save Sight Institute — Sydney, NSW

Specialist ophthalmology training through one of Australia's most highly regarded and competitive training programmes.

2United Kingdom

Oxford University Eye Hospital

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust — Oxford, UK

Super-specialty fellowship in glaucoma surgery and management at a world-renowned centre of excellence for glaucoma research.

Professional Memberships

Affiliated Organisations

Dr Sheales maintains active memberships with ophthalmology bodies across Australia, the United States and Europe, keeping pace with international surgical standards.