A/Prof Heather Mack AM is a Specialist Ophthalmologist who has a particular interest in visual electrophysiology and Medical Retinal Disorders, including inherited retinal diseases. She trained at Melbourne Medical School, The Royal Melbourne Hospital and The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital. A/Prof Mack then completed a PhD in retinal development at the Howard Florey Institute, University of Melbourne, and a Fellowship in retinal degenerations at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School.

I am interested in medical retinal diseases, and particularly their investigation using visual electrophysiology. Visual electrophysiology measures very small electrical signals in the eye (electroretinogram) and brain (visual evoked potential) and can assist in diagnosis of some disorders of the retinal and optic nerve. I am also interested in progress in medical science and am able to offer some of my patients participation in clinical trials. – A/Prof Heather Mack

Visual electrophysiology testing is offered by A/Prof Mack at East Melbourne.

A/Prof Mack is an Accredited Impairment Assessment Examiner, AMA 4th Edition (2010-present). Government appointments include the Insurance Commission of WA Catastrophic Injuries Scheme, Transport Accident Commission Victoria,  Designated Aviation Ophthalmologist, and Member of Medical Panels Victoria. She has conducted hundreds of assessments for legal firms in Australia.

A/Prof Mack leads the Electrophysiology and  Clinical Trials  services at Eye Surgery Associates.

She was awarded Membership of the Order of Australia in 2021 for services to ophthalmology, particularly medical colleges.

Learn more about A/Prof Heather Mack at The University of Melbourne Find An Expert