From Backyard Cricket to Oculoplastics: Dr Garry Davis’s Journey

Kevin Patterson interviews Dr Garry Davis about his life from a sports-filled childhood in Adelaide to medical school with the Class of 1985, and his distinguished career in ophthalmology.

The episode covers his early sporting ambitions, medical training, the shift into ophthalmology and oculoplastics, major advances in eye care (including cataract techniques, OCT imaging and anti-VEGF treatments), and extensive outreach work in Indigenous and international communities.

Dr Davis also reflects on mentorship, family life, memorable exam anecdotes, and his plans for retirement and future pursuits.