Welcome to People on the move – April 2024, Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes.
If you’d like to tell the market about a new person in your company, practice, or clinic, please send the person’s name, position, image and a short description about their role to editor Myles Hume for consideration at myles.hume@primecreative.com.au.
Dr Eve Hsing – OKKO Eye Specialist Centre
Dr Eve Hsing has joined OKKO Eye Specialist Centre in Queensland. She is a comprehensive ophthalmologist specialising in medical retinal conditions including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and vascular occlusion, as well as general eye conditions such as cataracts and pterygium surgery. Dr Hsing graduated from the QUT Optometry program with honours before completing her medical degree in her home state of Queensland. She is now available to see patients at both Auchenflower and Mt Gravatt locations.
Dr John Han – Opthea
Dr John Han has been appointed to the role of Vice President, Medical Affairs at Opthea, effective 9 April 2024. Dr Han brings over 20 years of experience building medical affairs programs and partnering across organisations to lead pre- and post-launch initiatives for medicines in ophthalmology and retinal disease. Over the course of his career, he has served in senior leadership positions in medical and scientific affairs at leading biopharmaceutical companies.
Dr Loren Rose – Sydney Eyecare Burwood
Dr Loren Rose has started at Sydney Eyecare Burwood as one of its Directors. “I am keen to start this new exciting chapter for myself and my patients. I will continue my public VMO (visiting medical officer) positions at Westmead Children’s Hospital and Bankstown Hospital and continue my education/research roles at Macquarie University and the University of Canberra,” she said. Dr Rose was previously an Associate at PersonalEYES. She ceased working at the Canberra clinic in December and Burwood and City clinics most recently.
Otti Priyono – HOYA
Mr Otti Priyono has been appointed as the new NSW Sales Consultant for HOYA, effective 1 April 2024. At HOYA, he has developed optical expertise, specialising in lenses and systems during his tenure in customer service at both NSW and national levels. With extensive knowledge of optics and HOYA products and strong relationships with customers, the company said Priyono was well-equipped to provide support to his NSW customers.
