General

In NSW all people over the age of 75 require a ‘fitness to drive’ medical assessment annually. The form usually arrives in the month before your birthday. People under the age of 75 with certain medical conditions (including eye conditions) may also require these done on a regular basis. It is important that you let us [...]

As part of the work up for eye disease we often measure the strength of glasses that are required to correct your vision. This enables us to work out whether glasses or contacts might be an appropriate treatment for you, and also gives us important information to help inform decision-making about potential surgical interventions. However being [...]

While both are eyecare health professionals Ophthamologists are medically trained eye specialists who provide medical, laser and surgical treatments for eye disease. Optometrists generally focus on optical treatments, such as glasses and contact lenses, but there is some overlap in the work that Ophthalmologists and Optometrists do. We also often work collaboratively in the care of [...]

Your treating Ophthalmologist may have requested an opinion with one of our specialists due to the nature of your condition, as some of our doctors have particular sub-specialty expertise.

It is a Medicare requirement that to claim the Medicare rebate you require a referral made out to the specialist from either your GP or Optometrist. The referral will be valid for a 12 month period. Other specialists can also provide a referral – but please note these referrals only last 3 months. While you can [...]

Unfortunately Private health insurance does not cover any of the cost for attending medical doctors in their practices. This also extends to any procedures that are performed in office such as lasers and other minor procedures. There is a Medicare rebate for consultations and for most procedures and tests performed in office, which you can claim [...]

When payment is made at the time of consultation we can send your claim through to Medicare for you. Please note that to claim the Medicare rebate you must have a valid referral.

There is a car park behind our clinic building. Entry is from Webbs lane (see map). Parking is free of charge but subject to availability. During busy times the carpark gets very full. Please note that parking is at your own risk. There is also on street parking nearby in the surrounding streets. Please note these [...]

Burwood station is a ten minute easy walk from our clinic.

For most consultations it is advisable that you do not drive to your appointment. This is because the vision can be blurred following the installation of eye drops.