Services
Consultations: All consultations are bulk billed.
COMPREHENSIVE EYE EXAMINATION
Assessment of vision and prescribing / dispensing of appropriate glasses.
Full health check of the front and back of the eye.
Examination takes approximately 30 minutes.
We recommend an eye health examination every two years.
CHILDRENS' VISION
Children are visual learners, 80% of their learning in their first 12 years comes through vision.
We recommend testing from 4 years of age.
Detection of long sightedness, short sightedness, astigmatism and lazy or turned eyes.
Assessment of binocular vision, eye coordination and other factors which impact on a child’s ability to read, write and learn effectively.
An earlier examination is recommended if the following symptoms are evident:
- One eye turns in or out while the other points straight ahead
- Frequent blinking
- Red or watery eyes
- Sensitivity to light
- Frequently rubbing the eyes
- Difficulty concentrating
- Tilting head noticeably
- Covering or closing one eye
- Difficulty learning to read
- Holding a book very close to read
- Squinting or sitting very close when watching television
- Difficulty recognising familiar people in the distance
- Complaints of headaches, blurred or double vision
CONTACT LENSES
- Disposable / non disposable contact lenses
- Hard contact lenses
- Coloured contact lenses
- Contact lens solution
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL CO-MANAGEMENT
We work closely with General Practitioners and Ophthalmologists in the areas of;
- Cataract
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetes
- Headaches / Stroke / Neuro-optometry
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Sports Optometry
- Emergency eye care & Foreign body management
- Emergency appointments always available
- Low vision assessment
- Glaucoma Assessment
- Cataract Assessment
- Prescription Safety Glasses
- Certificate of compliance
- Drivers Licence
- Including heavy vehicle assessment
WHAT TO BRING
- Current glasses
- Current sunglasses
- Contact Lenses with case (wear your contacts if possible)
- List of your current medications
- Medicare card
- Department of Veteran Affairs card (if you are eligible)
- Concession card (if you are eligible)
- Private Health Insurance card if you have “extras” cover