Dr Schiller completed his ophthalmology training at Sydney Eye Hospital before undertaking further subspecialty glaucoma studies in London. On returning to Australia in 1989 he completed a Fellowship in oculoplastics at Sydney Eye Hospital. Subsequently, Dr Schiller set up practice in Port Macquarie, Taree and Foster where he developed large and successful cataract and glaucoma practices. Dr Schiller provides his services at Vision Eye Institute at Hurstville and the Southview Eye Centre in Nowra.

Dr Schiller has been involved in charitable eye foundations. He previously volunteered for the Peaceful and Harmonious Reunification of China program, and he now volunteers for Cambodia Vision