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Contact Details

Phone
+64 3 474 0999
Email
francesc.marchderibot@otago.ac.nz
Position
Honorary Associate Professor
Department
Department of Medicine (Dunedin)
Qualifications
MD PhD FRANZCO MS MMed FEBO FRCS FICO FICS DISSO MBA
Research summary
Ophthalmology, glaucoma, retina, innovation
Teaching

Undergraduate:

  • MB ChB programme (years 3–6)
  • Supervision of Bachelor of Medical Science (Honours) students
  • Supervision of Summer Research Scholarship students

Postgraduate:

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Ophthalmic Basic Sciences (convener)
  • Supervision of RANZCO Vocational Trainee Registrars
  • Co-ordination of Dunedin Ophthalmology Clinical Course (Preparing senior Ophthalmology registrars for RANZCO Advanced Clinical Examination)
  • Supervision of Master of Ophthalmology candidates
  • Supervision of PhD in Opthalmology
Clinical
Ophthalmology Consultant. Retina, Glaucoma and Complex Cataract Surgery.

Research

Dr Francesc March is an eye surgeon, a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (FRANZCO). He specialises in surgery of the retina, glaucoma, and complex cataract, with experience in managing challenging cases. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Otago (New Zealand), the Australian National University (ANU), and the University of Girona (Catalunya, Spain).

Dr March holds a Doctor of Medicine with specialisation in ophthalmology, Master’s degree and PhD. His subspecialty training includes over three years of dedicated fellowship training in retinal diseases, complemented by further fellowships in glaucoma and cataract surgery. His work focuses on delivering high-quality surgical outcomes while addressing individual needs. He has undertaken practice across Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and North America..

Alongside his clinical practice, Dr March leads research focused on improving the delivery of ophthalmic care, has authored multiple publications, contributes as an investigator in clinical studies, and participates in international congresses. His work spans interdisciplinary and technological innovation, advancing health care.

Dr March is committed to the training of doctors in ophthalmology and surgery. He is actively involved in medical education and teaching that emphasises hands-on clinical skills and problem-solving. He is actively involved in collaborating with optometrists and other specialists.

Publications

Ax, T., Bothe, T. L., Craig, J. P., Dean, S., Zimmermann, P., March de Ribot, F., … Seitz, B. (2026). The effect of microgravity on lower eyelid position in astronauts. Eye & ENT Research. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1002/eer3.70043 Journal - Research Article

Warunyuwong, W., Boucsein, A., Sneddon, K. M. B., March de Ribot, F., Sime, M.-J., Zhou, Y., Wilkinson, T., de Bock, M. I., Wiltshire, E. J., … Jefferies, C. A., & Wheeler, B. J. (2026). Diabetic retinopathy outcomes and early worsening of diabetic retinopathy in adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes following rapid and large glycemic improvements after commencing automated insulin delivery. Journal of Diabetes Science & Technology. Advance online publication. doi: 10.1177/19322968261446654 Journal - Research Article

Song, J. R., Park, U. C., Lee, C. S., Cho, J. J., Kim, J. Y., Baek, S. C., … and International Retina Biosimilar Study Group (Inter BIOS Group), including March, F. (2026). Real-world outcomes of ranibizumab biosimilars in various retinal diseases: A Korean multi-center experience: ROSE Korea Study. Scientific Reports, 16(1), 4220. doi: 10.1038/s41598-025-34325-4 Journal - Research Article

Sharma, A., Khanani, A. M., Eichenbaum, D., Boyer, D., Shaer, A., Ortiz, T., … and the Inter BIOS Group, including March, F. (2026). Aflibercept 2 mg biosimilar (aflibercept-ayyh, Pavblu): Experience of safety in clinical settings-APEX- safety study. Eye, 40, 751-754. doi: 10.1038/s41433-026-04327-1 Journal - Research Other

Tagoh, S., Kwarteng, M. A., & March de Ribot, F. (2026). Clinical application of dynamic visual acuity for detection of eye diseases: A scoping review protocol. BMJ Open, 16, e109583. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-109583 Journal - Research Other

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