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Dr Sharon Morris

Dr Sharon Morris - Gold Coast Eye & Oculoplastic Surgeon

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Gold Coast Private Hospital

  • Suite 3, Ground Floor
    14 Hill St, Southport QLD 4215
  • (07) 5655 2156
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Gold Coast University Hospital
  • 1 Hospital Blvd,
    Southport QLD 4215
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Dr Sharon Morris

BM MRCSEd FRCOphth FRANZCO

Specialises in:

  • Cataract Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Pterygia
  • Nasolacrimal surgery & watery eyes
  • Eye socket reconstruction
  • Eyelid tumour removal & reconstruction
  • Thyroid eye disease
  • Lower eyelid malposition
  • Facial palsy reconstruction
  • Droopy eyelids
  • Adult and child ptosis
  • In-turning or out-turning eyelids

Dr Sharon Morris is an Eye Specialist offering complete eye care with a special interest and fellowship in Oculoplastics (eyelid reconstructive work).

Sharon qualified as a medical doctor from Southampton University, UK in 1997 and advanced through Speciality training in London and South Thames region to become an Ophthalmic Surgeon. She underwent further fellowship training in Oculoplastics – Eyelid and Orbital conditions at Sussex Eye Hospital, Brighton.

Sharon then went on to work as a Consultant in Emergency Eye and Adnexal/Oculoplastic Care at the world-renowned™ Moorfields Eye Hospital, London.

Dr Morris became an elected member of ANZSOPS (Australian & New Zealand Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons) in 2014 and Fellow of RANZCO (the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology) in 2013. She also holds Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists in London (since 2009) and has been a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh since 2002.

Sharon and her young family moved to Australia to join her Australian relatives and to take up a position of Staff Specialist at the Gold Coast University Hospital. She thoroughly enjoys her work and strives to provide the best patient care on an individual basis. In addition, she is actively involved in teaching ophthalmic trainees, medical students at Griffith and Bond Universities and in teaching nursing colleagues. Throughout her career, she has regularly presented at local and international meetings, authored in peer-review journals and has written a book chapter. Please see a list of publications below.

Dr Morris offers complete care for your eye and eyelid health. Conditions seen include cataract, glaucoma, pterygia, eyelid tumours, droopy eyelids, watery eyes, blocked nasolacrimal ducts, eyelid reconstruction, and thyroid eye disease, amongst others.

List of Publications:

2024

  • Gupta I, Moussa E, Motupally K, Morris S. “Diagnosis of an unusual orbital abscess following sub-Tenon’s steroid injection: a case report.” Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Volume 2024, Issue 5, May 2024. [DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae339]
  • McBurney C, Zhang S, Morris S. “Nodular fasciitis of the orbit: rapid growth phase post iatrogenic incisional trauma.” Journal of Surgical Case Reports; Volume 2024, Issue 2, Feb 2024. [DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae023]

2022

  • Haider AS, Gilmore M, Drury B, Morris S. “The root cause of periorbital lid oedema.” Australian Journal of General Practice; 51(1-2): 54-56, Feb 2022. [DOI: 10.31128/AJGP-12-20-5760]

2019

  • Liong RW, Salonga-Reyes A, Morris S. “Hypocomplementaemic urticarial vasculitis syndrome presenting as unilateral dacryoadenitis.” Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology; 47(9): 1206-1208, Aug 2019. [DOI: 10.1111/ceo.13600]

2017

  • Morris S, Hsing Y. “Retrospective study of histological margins in periocular skin malignancies removed by Ophthalmology department at Gold Coast University Hospital: Comparison with current gold standards.” Gold Coast Health Research Review; 01 Jun 2017.

2016

  • Sara S, Sharpe K, Morris S. “Multidrug-resistant Fusarium keratitis: diagnosis and treatment considerations.” BMJ Case Reports; Jun 2016. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-215401]

2015

  • Patheja RS, Weaver T, Morris S. “A unique case of orbital myositis and dacryoadenitis preceding the vesicular rash of Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus.” Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology; 43(8): 767-769, Sep 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/ceo.12584]

2010

  • Barsam A, Bhogal M, Morris S, Little B. “Anterior segment slitlamp photography using the iPhone.” Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; 36(7): 1240-1, Jul 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2010.05.008]
  • Morris S, Barlow R, Selva D, Malhotra R. “Allergic Contact Dermatitis: a case series and review for the Ophthalmologist.” British Journal of Ophthalmology; 94(12): 1563-1568, Jun 2010. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.2009.174607]
  • Morris S, Gauba V, Mavrikakis I. “Orbital Masses and Tumors.” Encyclopedia of the Eye; Volume 3: 233-243, May 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-374198-1.00282-4]

2008

  • Morris S, DeSousa JL, Francis I, Chandrasekharan L, Malhotra R. “Radiological pitfalls in patients with inducible dynamic proptosis.” The Open Ophthalmology Journal; 2: 91-93, Jul 2008. [DOI: 10.2174/1874364100802010091]

2007

  • Morris S, DeSousa JL, Barrett AW, Malhotra R. “Benign fibrous histiocytoma of the eyelid mimicking keratoacanthoma.” Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery; 23(1): 65-67, Jan 2007. [DOI: 10.1097/IOP.0b013e31802d9735]

2004

  • Little B, Richardson T, Morris S. “Removal of a capsular tension ring from the anterior chamber angle.” Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery; 30(9): 1832-1834, Sep 2004. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrs.2003.07.014]

2003

  • Morris S, Sahi S, Geh V, Ahmed MAS, Nischal KK. “Topical dorzolamide and metabolic acidosis in a neonate.” British Journal of Ophthalmology; 87(8): 1052-1053, Aug 2003. [DOI: 10.1136/bjo.87.8.1052-a]