27 Lower Plenty Road, Rosanna, VIC 3084
Mon-Fri: 9am - 5.30pm

About Us

The Heidelberg Eye Clinic was initially established in the 1980s by Dr Robert Ramsay. Dr Narelle Spencer joined and took over the practice in 2007.The clinic provides comprehensive eye care for many ophthalmic conditions.

Our philosophy is simple. We are committed to helping you to achieve optimum eyesight by providing you with the finest quality of eye care using the latest technology.

We aim to provide you with caring, holistic and patient centered care. We believe strongly in patient education, your eyecare is a collaboration between patient and doctor. We take the time to explain your diagnosis and treatment options.

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Meet Our Team

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Dr Narelle Spencer

MB.BS.(Hons), F.R.A.N.Z.C.O.

Dr Spencer is a fellowship trained ophthalmologist. She is a comprehensive general ophthalmologist who has a special interest in;

  • cataract surgery
  • glaucoma diagnosis, treatment and surgery
  • oculoplastic surgery

Dr Spencer completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Monash University in 1996, obtaining an Honours degree. She then worked at The Alfred Hospital and The Royal Melbourne Hospital in the surgical residency program for 3 years. She also spent a year teaching anatomy to the medical students at both Melbourne and Monash Universities.

In 1999 she then entered the ophthalmic training program at The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, where she completed ophthalmic training. She spent 12 months working as a Senior Registrar at the Sydney Eye Hospital. She then travelled to the United Kingdom where she completed a 12 month subspecialty fellowship in glaucoma followed by a 12 month oculoplastics fellowship at the Bristol Eye Hospital.

Dr Spencer returned to Australia in 2005, she spent the next 18 months working as a consultant ophthalmologist at the Forster Eye Surgery and Gloucester Memorial Hospital in NSW. She returned to Melbourne in 2007 where she took over the ownership of The Heidelberg Eye Clinic from Dr Ramsay. Dr Spencer was a consultant ophthalmologist at The Austin and Repatriation Hospital for many years where she supervised and taught registrars.

Dr Spencer regularly attends national and international ophthalmic conferences to maintain her clinical knowledge and skills. She is a fellow of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists, a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Australasian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, Australian and New Zealand Society of Retinal Specialists and the Australian and New Zealand Glaucoma Interest Group. She has been involved in teaching medical students, ophthalmic registrars, optometrists, general practitioners and pharmacists. She has also lectured at conferences and been involved in educational activities for ophthalmologists. She is actively involved in the Continual Professional Development program of RANZCO.

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Dr Lisa Farber

M.B.B.CH, F.R.A.N.Z.C.O.

Dr Lisa Farber is an experienced and compassionate ophthalmologist dedicated to helping her patients maintain healthy vision at every stage of life.
She completed her medical and specialist ophthalmology training in Johannesburg, where she was recognised for her academic excellence. After working as a specialist at St John Eye Hospital in Soweto, she gained valuable experience treating a wide range of eye conditions and caring for patients from diverse backgrounds, including those in rural and underserved communities.

Since moving to Melbourne in 2006, Dr Farber has continued to build on her expertise. She completed further training at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists in 2008.

Dr Farber provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. She has particular interests in:

  • Cataract surgery
  • Pterygium surgery
  • Retinal conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusions
  • Treatment of traumatic eye injuries

She also performs intravitreal injections, retinal laser treatments and minor eyelid procedures such as chalazion removal.
Patients appreciate Dr Farber’s gentle manner and her clear, thorough explanations. She believes that informed patients feel more confident about their treatment and is committed to providing personalised, high-quality care in a supportive and reassuring environment.

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Dr Lisa Farber

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