Sydney Eye Hospital Foundation is proud to welcome Dr Giulio Volpe as the 2026 Glaucoma Fellow at Sydney Eye Hospital.
Dr Volpe obtained his medical degree in Italy, followed by a Master of Philosophy in Clinical Neuroscience at the University of Cambridge (UK).
Dr Volpe completed his ophthalmology training in Italy before undertaking a two-year fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. He subsequently completed specialist ophthalmology training in Italy and a two-year fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London. Prior to joining Sydney Eye Hospital, he served as a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale in Lugano, Switzerland, where he led the neuro-ophthalmology service.
Giulio’s main clinical interest is optic nerve disease, encompassing both glaucoma and neuro‑ophthalmology.
“I’m especially passionate about the connection between the eye and the brain,” he explains. “Understanding where glaucoma and other optic nerve conditions intersect is essential to helping patients.”
He chose Sydney Eye Hospital for its unique role as Australia’s specialist eye hospital and leading tertiary referral centre.
“The combination of complex glaucoma cases, high clinical volume, and strong teaching culture makes it the ideal environment for advanced subspecialty training.”
During his Fellowship year, Giulio aims to consolidate glaucoma surgical decision‑making, learn from expert mentors, and contribute to research that improves patient outcomes. His long‑term goal is to become a comprehensive expert in optic nerve disease and apply this knowledge across patient care, education, and research.
After completing the Fellowship, Giulio plans to return to Southern Switzerland to further develop glaucoma and neuro‑ophthalmology services, integrating high‑quality clinical care with teaching and ongoing international collaboration.
Outside of medicine, Giulio enjoys neuroscience, history, and philosophy. “If I hadn’t become an ophthalmologist, I might have ended up a historian,” he says. He also enjoys motorsport, spending time outdoors, and exploring new cultures.
Made possible thanks to donors
The Foundation’s Fellowship Program is funded entirely through the generosity of our supporters. Your donations allow us to:
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bring outstanding clinicians from around the world to train at Sydney Eye Hospital
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expand medical team capacity
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treat more patients, more efficiently
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strengthen research, education, and clinical leadership.
Dr Volpe’s Fellowship is a direct reflection of this impact, and we are deeply grateful for your continued support.
