Appointments with our ophthalmologists take 1 – 2 hours. This includes the workup, diagnostic imaging, measurements, and consultation or treatment with the doctor.
To perform a comprehensive examination, dilation drops may be required. These drops will blur your vision for approximately 4-5 hours. It is not advisable to drive during that period.
No, private health funds do not contribute towards appointments with the ophthalmologist. Please talk with our Surgical Coordinators at your appointment about health fund contributions for surgery.
No. Please phone reception to discuss contact lens wear prior to your appointment. Contact lenses, if worn prior, may distort measurements and diagnostic images.
All Eye Health Centre locations are equipped with a variety of diagnostic equipment. Your optometrist will forward any relevant scans as part of your referral; however, to establish a diagnosis or treatment plan, additional diagnostic images or repeat scans may be required.
Yes, you are welcome to attend an appointment and subsequent reviews at any Eye Health Centre. We collaborate across all of our Eye Health Centre locations.
No, we do not offer glasses. We also suggest getting your spectacle prescription examined by your local optometrist, where there will be an opportunity to select suitable frames.
Surgery Information
- Following your appointment with the surgeon and confirmation of your diagnosis and associated treatment plan, our team of surgical coordinators will be onsite to provide you with an estimate of fees.
- Our Surgical Coordinators can also provide you with the relevant item numbers to confirm your level of coverage with your health fund.
- Surgical procedures may include multiple components to be aware of, such as, the surgeons’ fee, the anaesthetists’ fee, day-hospital admission fees, prosthesis fees, and pre- & post-operative eye drops or treatment.
The Eye Health Centre surgeons prioritise bespoke outcomes and individualised treatment. Therefore, we are only able to provide accurate surgical fee information following your appointment with your surgeon and planning your treatment, customised to your specific needs & lifestyle.
- Private health funds typically contribute towards the surgeons’ fee, the anaesthetists’ fee, day-hospital admission fees, and prosthesis fees.
- Your Surgical Coordinator can discuss alternative surgical pathways and associated out-of-pocket estimates.
- Please note, most procedures have a Medicare item number and qualify for associated rebates.
- The Eye Health Centre surgeons operate at various locations across Southeast Queensland. Your Surgical Coordinator will discuss with you which day-hospital is convenient for you.
- Please note, each doctor does not perform surgery at all of the below locations.
Brisbane CBD
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- Brisbane Day Surgery
- Eye Tech Day Surgery Spring Hill
North Brisbane
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- Chermside Day Hospital
- Moreton Day Hospital
South Brisbane
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- Eye Tech Day Surgery Mount Gravatt
Ipswich
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- St Andrews Ipswich Private Hospital
- Ipswich Day Hospital
- The Eye Health Centre accepts referrals from regional and interstate patients.
- Please phone our team to discuss how we assist with an appointment that suits your travel arrangements.
- The Eye Health Centre also participates in the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme (PTSS). Information about the PTSS can be found below.
- Our Surgical Coordinators are eager to collaborate with you to optimise the efficiency of your trip where they can. When feasible, we can arrange both your pre-operative appointment and surgery admission in a single visit. (Please note, this is not possible for all procedures where prostheses are custom made or repeat pre-operative measurements are required).
