Noel A. Alpins
Noel Alpins is an Australian ophthalmologist who developed the Alpins method of astigmatism analysis used in refractive, corneal, and cataract surgery. Alpins has obtained a number of patents on the method; these patents are programmed into a commercially available ophthalmic surgical analysis system, called ASSORT (Alpins Statistical System for Ophthalmic Refractive Surgery Techniques), designed to help plan and analyze the results of refractive, corneal, and cataract surgical procedures, and also underpin astigmatism analysis approaches developed by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Astigmatism Project Group.
Alpins has published many articles in the peer-reviewed literature. He is a prominent figure in Australia, and is well known in his field throughout the world, serving on the editorial boards of a number of ophthalmic publications. In 1996, Alpins founded the NewVision Clinics in Melbourne, Australia, where he practices cataract and refractive surgery.
Alpins has lectured at major ophthalmology conferences around the world. He is the 2012 Recipient of the Lans Distinguished Lecturer Award from the International Society of Refractive Surgery. The award honors Dr. Leedert J. Lans, and is presented annually to an individual who has made innovative contributions to the field of refractive surgery, especially in the correction of astigmatism.
Alpins and his wife, Sylvia, have three daughters: Martine, a reporter for A Current Affair; Fiona, a barrister; and Vanessa, a finance and risk management professional.