Dr Lipsky completed his Ophthalmology training in Israel with honours under the supervision of Professor Anat Loewenstein, a world-renowned ophthalmologist. He then pursued a two-year Anterior Segment and Cornea Fellowship with Professor Graham Barrett, a globally recognised ophthalmologist who has made significant contributions to ophthalmology. This fellowship was held at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and the Lion’s Eye Institute in Perth, Western Australia. During this period, he acquired extensive surgical experience in various areas including complex cataract surgeries, the use of premium intraocular lenses, intricate anterior segment surgery, corneal transplant and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and published several articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Lipsky worked as an Anterior Segment Consultant at Tel Aviv Medical Centre in Israel for two years before relocating to New Zealand. Since 2021, he has been a consultant at Palmerston North Hospital, where he is actively engaged in registrar teaching and training. Additionally, Dr Lipsky has been a consultant at Crest since 2024.

Training and qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Graduated with honours in 2005
• Ophthalmology Training Program 2010-2016 Tel Aviv Medical Centre, Israel
• Clinical Fellowship in Anterior Segment and Cornea, Prof Graham Barrett, Perth, Australia 2017-2019

Areas of expertise:

• Cataract surgery
• Premium intraocular lenses
• Corneal diseases and surgery
• Pterygium Surgery
• Complex anterior segment surgery and ocular trauma
• Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery

Organisations:

• The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ESCRS)
• Asia Pacific Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (APACRS)
• Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)
• The Israeli Ophthalmological Society (IOS)

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