About Dr Kini

MBBS, DOMS, DNB, FICO, FRCS(Glasgow), FRANZCO

Dr Kini is particularly experienced in managing complex eye movement disorders, double vision, childhood squints, and cataract surgery in patients with co-existing neurological or binocular vision conditions.

He consults patients across Melbourne and regional Victoria and accepts referrals for both adult and paediatric patients.

Dr Kini is known for his calm and approachable manner, particularly when caring for children and anxious patients.

Dr Raghuvir Kini is a Melbourne ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon with advanced subspecialty expertise in adult and paediatric strabismus, neuro-ophthalmology, and paediatric ophthalmology.

He has trained and worked across India, the United Kingdom, and Australia, bringing more than 15 years of experience in complex ophthalmic care.

After completing ophthalmology training, Dr Kini undertook advanced fellowship training at leading tertiary institutions including the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital and the Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne. His fellowship experience includes neuro-ophthalmology, complex adult strabismus, paediatric ophthalmology, and eye movement disorders.

Dr Kini is experienced in managing a wide range of complex eye conditions including double vision, adult and childhood strabismus, thyroid eye disease-related eye movement disorders, cranial nerve palsies, optic nerve disorders, and paediatric eye conditions.

In addition to his subspecialty practice, he also performs cataract surgery, including cataract surgery in patients with co-existing neurological or binocular vision disorders.

Dr Kini is actively involved in teaching and training ophthalmology registrars and fellows in Melbourne and regularly contributes to clinical and surgical education.

Dr Kini aims to provide clear explanations, careful assessment, and individualised treatment plans tailored to each patient’s visual needs and lifestyle goals.

Treatment is focused not only on improving vision, but also eye alignment, comfort, depth perception, and overall quality of life.