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About Lakeside
Needing to consider eye surgery can be stressful. The team at Lakeside understand that successful results start with ensuring their patients feel safe and confident in their care. Lakeside director, Dr. Justin Friebel, takes the time getting to know each of his patients and the issues affecting their eye health - creating a realistic treatment plan, and building a relationship of trust and confidence to ensure they approach surgery knowing they are in the best hands.
Lakeside offices in Albert Road, South Melbourne are easily accessible via car, bike/pedestrian paths and tram (with connecting trains from Melbourne).
Every care has been taken to provide patients a relaxing and calm environment, with the benefit of the latest information technology and medical equipment. Patients' comfort and care drives our approach at Lakeside.
More about director Justin Friebel
MBBS Hons FRANZCO
Justin is a specialist ophthalmologist and subspecialist in oculoplastic surgery (eye and eyelid surgeon). He is experienced and successful in helping patients achieve optimal eye health and restored vision through a range of effective procedures. Justin also specialises in cosmetic corrections of the upper and lower eyelids, achieving natural aesthetic results with a focus on maintaining health and function of the eyes.
After completing specialist ophthalmology training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne in 2003, Justin spent four years training in the United Kingdom and Canada, gaining further experience in oculoplastic surgery. Since then, Justin has built a strong reputation as a specialist in his field, helping patients enjoy improved vision and healthy, functional eyes.
What is Oculoplastic Surgery?
Surgery involving any part of the eyelids and surrounding area, the orbital and tear duct system (lacrimal system) is known as oculoplastic surgery.
Justin is a subspecialist in oculoplastic surgery. This means he is a qualified eye surgeon, or ophthalmologist, who has undertaken further training in surgery and conditions related to the eyelids, orbits and tear ducts.
This can involve many different types of eyelid and facial surgery, ranging from correcting the malposition of lower and upper eyelids, to more involved reconstruction surgeries to improve the function and appearance of the eyes, taking into account the relationships between the eyelids and forehead, temporal and cheek areas. It requires a deep understanding of the delicate anatomy and function of the eyelids and their surrounding facial structures.
The Australian and New Zealand Society Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons, of which Justin is an active member, is the professional society that helps surgeons maintain an exceptional level of care and treatment for their patients.
Conditions treated
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Ectropion (eyelid that turns outwards), entropion (eyelid that rolls inwards) and ptosis (drooping of upper eyelid), eyelid lesions and chalazions (benign bumps inside the upper or lower eyelid)
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Upper and lower eyelids
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Surgery for functional and vision problems
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Eye watering from a blocked tear duct with endoscopic lacrimal surgery
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Removal of skin cancers on the eyelids
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Cataract removal surgery
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Orbital conditions such as thyroid eye disease and tumors
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To remove fleshy growths from the surface of the eye
