Gerard Sutton

Professor Gerard Sutton is an Honorary Professor in the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Save Sight Institute and Vision Eye Institute. He specializes in corneal and refractive surgery, combining clinical practice with research in keratoconus, corneal bioengineering, and global eye care. His work includes developing the Australian Corneal Bioengineering Centre and pioneering innovations like the Corneal Biopen for treating corneal defects.

Research interests span clinical and laboratory-based studies, focusing on corneal transplantation, bioengineered treatments, and refractive surgery outcomes. Current projects include corneal bioengineering, keratoconus pathogenesis, and SMILE surgery clinical outcomes. He holds memberships in prominent ophthalmology societies like RANZCO and APPO.

Awards:

• 2019 RANZCO John C. Parr Medal Lecture Award
• 2017 Sydney Research Centre ‘Big Idea’ Innovation Award
• 2015 XOVA Excellence in International Ophthalmology
• 2014 Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award

Grants & Funding:

• AU$35M BIENCO consortium (2023) for corneal blindness therapies
• AU$1.1M Corneal Biopen commercialization (2018)
• NHMRC Ideas Grant for bioengineered corneal layers (2019)

His research group collaborates internationally, with projects addressing corneal transplantation equity, bioink development, and regenerative solutions for ocular surface diseases. Clinical affiliations include Sydney Eye Hospital and the Lions NSW Eye Bank.