We’re proud to share that Dr Alison Chiu has been awarded the Fellowship of the World College of Refractive Surgery and Visual Sciences (FWCRS) — the highest level of international recognition for excellence in vision correction surgery.
This Fellowship is not just an academic title. It is a rigorously peer-reviewed, performance-based certification that acknowledges the most experienced and skilled refractive surgeons worldwide. Fewer than 1,000 ophthalmic surgeons globally have achieved this certification — placing Dr Chiu among the top 0.3% of eye surgeons out of over 280,000 ophthalmologists worldwide.
To qualify for the FWCRS title, surgeons must:
- Perform a high volume of refractive surgeries (including LASIK, SMILE, PRK, ICL surgery, Refractive Lens Exchange, and Refractive Cataract Surgery) with excellent outcomes
- Demonstrate superior knowledge in surgical decision-making, ethics, and clinical practice
- Exceed internationally benchmarked safety and efficacy standards
- Show commitment to continuous education, teaching, and leadership in the field
The FWCRS Fellowship represents the global gold standard in refractive surgery, created by leading experts to recognise those who consistently deliver the safest, most effective, and cutting-edge vision correction procedures.
Dr Chiu’s achievement reflects her exceptional surgical expertise, dedication to patient care, and contribution to advancing eye surgery both in Australia and internationally.
Learn more about the FWCRS credential and what it represents: https://wcrsvs.org/fwcrs-certification/
