William Morgan

Professor William Morgan holds positions as Professor of Ophthalmology at The University of Western Australia (UWA), Managing Director of the Lions Eye Institute, and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Royal Perth Hospital. He is affiliated with the International Space Centre as a Board Member and Principal Research Fellow. His research focuses on cerebrospinal fluid and intraocular pressure effects on optic nerve and retinal vasculature, with extensions into space medicine and non-invasive pressure measurement systems. He has developed commercialized glaucoma devices like the XEN gelatin stent and Virna drainage system.

Research interests include glaucoma, neurovascular alterations, and medical device innovation. He actively collaborates internationally, presenting at German/Swiss Ophthalmological conferences and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. Over 12 grants have supported his work, including NHMRC-funded projects on orbital pressure dynamics and glaucoma surgery development. Supervised work includes 2 students documented in his profile.