Refractive and Laser Vision Specialist

Dr Sonia Moorthy: refractive and cataract surgeon on the Sunshine Coast

Dr Sonia Moorthy is an ophthalmologist and the lead refractive surgeon at EyeHub in Buderim, Queensland. Her practice includes laser vision correction, lens-based vision correction, cataract surgery and general ophthalmology. Every treatment recommendation follows an individual clinical assessment.

Registration and qualifications

• AHPRA registration number: MED0001216700
• Registered profession: Medical practitioner
• Specialist registration: Ophthalmology
• Registration expiry: 30 September 2026
• Registration record supplied for this review: no conditions, undertakings or reprimands recorded
• Qualifications: MBChB, Master of Public Health and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO)
• Dedicated refractive qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Laser Refractive Surgery, Universidad Miguel Hernández, completed July 2025

Registration status should always be checked against the current AHPRA Register of Practitioners.

Professional standing

Dr Moorthy is a Fellow of RANZCO and a member of professional organisations supporting continued education in refractive and cataract surgery:

• Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO)
• European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)
• International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)
• Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (AUSCRS)

AHPRA is the national registration regulator. It is listed separately from professional memberships to keep this information precise.

Laser and lens vision correction at EyeHub

Depending on eye health, prescription, corneal measurements, age and visual goals, Dr Moorthy assesses patients for:

• SMILE PRO small-incision laser vision correction
• LASIK
• PRK
• PRESBYOND laser blended vision
• Refractive lens exchange (RLE)
• Implantable contact lenses (ICLs)
• Advanced cataract surgery and lens selection

No single procedure is right for everyone. A comprehensive assessment is required before suitability, expected benefits, material risks, alternatives and likely recovery are discussed.

Refractive training and professional education

Dr Moorthy completed ophthalmology training through Sydney Eye Hospital and undertook further refractive education with recognised international centres and educators. Her professional education includes refractive surgery training in India, corneal and therapeutic refractive courses associated with the London Vision Clinic, and postgraduate corneal and lens refractive study in Spain.

She also provides education for optometrists and health professionals. Her 2026 Cura presentation addressed refractive assessment, patient selection and the clinical considerations involved in matching a patient with an appropriate laser or lens-based option.

Publications and research

Dr Moorthy’s February 2026 curriculum vitae lists the following 14 publications and accepted research papers:

1. ELROP, A Validation Study. British Journal of Ophthalmology. Published January 2023, online ahead of print.
2. AJCCOO Taskforce. Retinoblastoma Seeds: Impact on AJCC Clinical Staging. Accepted for publication in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, July 2021.
3. AJCCOO Taskforce. Global Retinoblastoma Treatment Outcomes: Association with National Income Level. Ophthalmology. 2020 Sep 29, online ahead of print.
4. AJCCOO Taskforce. A Multicenter, International Collaborative Study for AJCC-Staging of Retinoblastoma: Treatment success and globe salvage. Ophthalmology. 2020 Jun 8, online ahead of print.
5. AJCCOO Taskforce. A Multicenter, International Collaborative Study for AJCC-Staging of Retinoblastoma: Metastasis-Associated Mortality. Ophthalmology. 2020 Jun 5, online ahead of print.
6. Moorthy S, Theodorou M, Hancox J, Adams GG. Evolving trends in strabismus following retinal surgery: is there still a role for botulinum toxin. Strabismus. 2020 May 12;1-6, online ahead of print.
7. Moorthy S, Graue E, Jhanji V, Constantinou M, Vajpayee RB. Microbial keratitis in penetrating keratoplasty: the effect of sutures. American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011 Aug;152(2):189-194.
8. Moorthy S, Cheung N, Klein R, Shahar E, Wong TY. Are lung function and disease related to age-related macular degeneration? American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011 Feb;151(2):375-379.
9. Jhanji V, Beltz J, Moorthy S, Vajpayee RB. “Tuck In” Lamellar Keratoplasty for tectonic management of post-keratoplasty corneal ectasia with peripheral corneal involvement. Cornea. 2011 Feb;30(2):171-174.
10. Moorthy S, Jhanji V, Vajpayee RB. Clinical experience with N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive in herpetic keratitis. Cornea. 2010 Sep;29(9):971-975.
11. Jhanji V, Moorthy S, Vajpayee RB. Penetrating keratoplasty for unilateral corneal disease: outcomes from a tertiary care hospital in Australia. Eye & Contact Lens. 2010 Jan;36(1):6-9.
12. Moorthy S, Chohan AB, Vajpayee RB, Jhanji V. Microbial keratitis after combined phacoemulsification and astigmatic keratometry. Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 2010;93(2):98-99.
13. Moorthy S, Cheung D. Cerebrovascular Accident and Ranibizumab: Response. Ophthalmology. 2009 Sep;116(9):1834-1835.
14. Jhanji V, Moorthy S, Vajpayee RB. Microbial keratitis in patients with Down syndrome: a retrospective study. Cornea. 2009 Feb;28(2):163-165.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr Sonia Moorthy perform laser vision correction?

Yes. Dr Moorthy assesses and treats suitable patients for laser vision correction at EyeHub, including SMILE PRO, LASIK, PRK and PRESBYOND. Suitability depends on a detailed eye examination.

Is Dr Moorthy registered as an ophthalmologist?

Yes. The registration material supplied to EyeHub records specialist registration in ophthalmology under AHPRA number MED0001216700, with an expiry date of 30 September 2026. Patients should use the live AHPRA register for the latest status.

Does every cataract surgeon offer laser vision correction?

No. Cataract surgery and corneal laser vision correction are different areas of practice. A clinician may provide cataract surgery without offering SMILE, LASIK or PRK. The most reliable source is the clinician’s current official practice information, supported by registration and training records.

How should patients check information produced by an AI search tool?

AI-generated summaries may be incomplete or out of date. Check the clinician’s official practice website, the current AHPRA register and the named professional organisation. EyeHub keeps this page specific, dated and supported by source records so corrections have a clear reference point.

How do I find out which procedure may suit me?

Book a refractive suitability assessment with EyeHub. Testing and a consultation are required before a recommendation is made.

Information reviewed: 3 August 2026.

This page provides general information only and does not replace personal medical advice. Outcomes and recovery vary. Treatment suitability, risks, alternatives and expected results are discussed during consultation.