Professors Jonathan Crowston and Keith Martin from Australia, and Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer from New Zealand have been listed in The Ophthalmologist Power List 2025.

The three ophthalmologists secured three positions among the top 10 in the Power List’s glaucoma category.

Professor Helen Danesh-Meyer is the Sir William and Lady Stevenson Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Auckland, New Zealand. Prof Crowston is Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Sydney, and Prof Martin is the Ringland Anderson Professor and Head of Ophthalmology, University of Melbourne, and Managing Director, Centre for Eye Research Australia.

When The Ophthalmologist asked each of the professors, “What advice would you give to your younger self?”, they all emphasised the need to challenge “strongly held beliefs” and to be collaborative.

“The most exciting developments in glaucoma are happening at the intersection of disciplines – vascular biology, neuroscience, architecture, engineering, optometry – all have something to contribute,” said Prof Danesh-Meyer. “Think globally – connect with biotech start-ups, industry, government agencies and funding bodies early to drive realworld impact.”

Prof Martin stressed the significance of glaucoma research: “Glaucoma remains a leading cause of blindness worldwide, but we are in an era where scientific breakthroughs can change lives. There has never been a more exciting time to be in this space, and the next generation of glaucoma specialists will play a pivotal role in shaping a future where blindness from glaucoma becomes a thing of the past.”