Dr. Emmanuel Marinos, Ophthalmic Surgeon

A RANZCO ophthalmic surgeon in Sydney with expertise in cataract surgery, corneal disease, refractive surgery and advanced anterior segment care.

Dr. Emmanuel Marinos, Ophthalmic Surgeon

A RANZCO ophthalmic surgeon in Sydney with expertise in cataract surgery, corneal disease, refractive surgery and advanced anterior segment care.

You deserve expert care and personalised advice you can trust

Dr Marinos believes every patient deserves the time to understand their options. He explains each suitable treatment, answers your questions, and supports you throughout the decision-making process.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Marinos brings extensive experience from New South Wales, Queensland, and the United Kingdom, where his time treating a broad cross-section of patients gave him deep exposure to a wide array of ophthalmic conditions. Throughout his career, Dr Marinos’ ethos has always been to provide the highest quality individualised care to all his patients, without exception. He will always take the time to answer all of your questions and to discuss every treatment option with you before a decision is made.

Dr Marinos is committed to using the latest evidence-based techniques and technologies to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients — whether they are managing cataracts, corneal conditions, or simply hoping to reduce their dependence on glasses.

Laser Eye and Refractive Surgery

  • SMILE PRO
  • LASIK
  • PRESBYOND
  • PRK
  • PTK
  • Laser Arcuate Keratotomy
  • Implantable Collamer Lenses (ICL)
  • Clear Lens Exchange and Custom Multifocal/Extended Depth of Focus IOLs
  • Laser Enhancements

Cataract Surgery

  • Individualised IOL Selection
  • Premium Multifocal/Extended Depth of Focus IOLs
  • Presbyopia Correction
  • YAG Capsulotomy
  • Laser Enhancements

Corneal Transplant Surgery

  • Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
  • Descemet’s Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
  • Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP)
  • Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (DALK)
  • Simple Limbal Epithelial Transplantation (SLET)

Corneal and Ocular Surface Surgery

  • Corneal Collagen Cross-linking for Keratoconus
  • Sutureless Pterygium Surgery
  • Superficial Keratectomy
  • EDTA Chelation for Band Keratopathy
  • Conjunctivoplasty

Iris/Pupil Surgery

  • Pupilloplasty

General Ophthalmology

  • Glaucoma including SLT laser
  • Medical retina including management of diabetic eye disease and macular degeneration

Dr Marinos has maintained a strong commitment to medical education throughout his career, playing an active role in teaching and training junior doctors and ophthalmology trainees. During his tenure as Senior Corneal Fellow at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, he delivered a series of lectures and led surgical wet-lab training sessions for ophthalmology trainees, focusing on corneal surgery. While working at Gold Coast University Hospital, he served as the lead ophthalmology lecturer for medical students at both Griffith University and Bond University.

Lamprell L, Tynan T, Sullivan T, Marinos E, Kalas T, Slee N, Bowman J. Orbital Apex Syndrome in a child with a Dentigerous Cyst: Case Report. Otolaryngology Case Reports. 2024 Jun 18:100614.

Hanna S, Marinos E, Bryan D, Ahmed T, Lo S, Carlino M, Smith A, Cairns G, Shannon K, Long G, Scolyer R, Saw R. (2022). Effect of the SunSafe Training Program on the attitudes, knowledge, and behaviour of Australian high school students towards sun safety: a prospective study. Clinical and Experimental Dermatology. 2022; 47. 10.1111/ced.15220.

Marinos E, McCall D, Tumuluri K, Rowe N, Do H. Panophthalmitis and Orbital Inflammation with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Following Cataract Surgery. International Medical Case Reports Journal. 2020; 13:569.

Marinos E, Cabrera-Aguas M, Watson SL. Viral conjunctivitis: a retrospective study in an Australian hospital. Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 2019 Dec; 42(6): 679-684.

Marinos E, Buzzard K, Fraser CL, Reddel S. Evaluating the temperature effects of ice and heat tests on ptosis due to Myasthenia Gravis. Eye. 2018 May; 10:1.

Marinos E, Lee S, Jones B, Corte C, Kwok A, Leong RW. Outcomes of single-dose peri-procedural antibiotic prophylaxis for endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of pancreatic cystic lesions. United European Gastroenterology Journal. 2014 Oct; 2(5): 391-396.

The Gordon Sanderson Award (Awarded by the University of Sydney Faculty of Medicine for the highest mark in the Practical Ophthalmic Science unit of the MMed(OphthSc) degree), 2017

Outstanding Achievement Scholarship (University of Sydney), 2009-2015

Prize for ‘Excellence in the Child & Adolescent Health Specialty Block Examination’ (Awarded by the University of Sydney for achieving the top mark in the paediatrics examination), 2014

The Dean’s List of Excellence in Academic Performance (Awarded by the University of Sydney in 4 separate years), 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013

Academic Merit Prize (Awarded by the University of Sydney for 3 consecutive years), 2009, 2010, 2011

G S Caird Scholarship in Second Year Modern Greek (University of Sydney), 2011

Charles E Fawsitt Prize for Chemistry (University of Sydney), 2009

James Aitken Scholarship (University of Sydney), 2009

G C Halliday Scholarship (University of Sydney), 2009

In his free time outside ophthalmology, Emmanuel enjoys playing the acoustic guitar and violin, cooking, watching and playing basketball, travelling, and photography. He also has basic conversational proficiency in Greek.

  • Eagle Eye Surgeons
  • RANZCO
  • Refractive Surgery Alliance Society
  • University of Sydney
  • Manchester Royal Eye Hospital

Your vision is our life’s work

  • Choosing an eye surgeon can feel confusing, so we keep things straightforward and explain your options in plain language.
  • Your treatment plan is tailored to your eyes, your age, and your lifestyle, with your eye health and safety as the priority.
  • We are a locally owned and run clinic, with a warm team that makes sure you feel valued and supported.
  • Our surgeons are fellowship trained and highly qualified, with advanced sub-specialty training and up-to-date clinical expertise.
  • We use state-of-the-art technology to measure your eyes precisely and deliver a more bespoke, high-quality experience.
  • To help you feel understood and comfortable, we can also support you in Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, and conversational Cantonese.

Step inside our Sydney clinics

Explore our modern, welcoming spaces in Mosman and Penrith, designed for comfort, privacy, and high-quality care from the moment you arrive

Find out if laser vision correction could reduce your need for glasses or contacts

Book a free appointment and our team will answer your questions, and explain which vision correction options may suit your eyes and lifestyle