What we do
Primary Care Clinic
Student Clinic consultations (appointment conducted by third-year Doctor in Optometry student under close supervision of quilified Optometrist) are bulk billed for elegible Medicare card holders.
If you do not hold a Medicare card, a consultation fee applies, however, a rebate may be available through private health insurance.
Please Note: Our Primary Care Clinic is only available for individuals aged 14 years and up. In addition, for patients under 16 years old, an adult must be present for the duration of the appointment. For information regarding booking children below the age of 14, please contact the clinic directly on 6488 7429. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
PRIMARY CARE CLINIC
About the Examination
The initial examination takes 2 hours, which includes the comprehensive testing and discussions about treatment options and recommendations. Follow-up appointments are usually shorter.
Dilating eye drops may be used in your examination, which will cause a temporary blurring of your vision and light sensitivity. Please bring your sunglasses and organise transportation on the day.
Here is what’s involved in your Primary Care Clinic comprehensive eye examination:
If the attending optometrist or student optometrist recommends spectacles, you will be provided with a copy of your spectacle prescription. This may be taken to a local community optometrist for dispensing.
For current holders of a Commonwealth pension or health care card, EHCWA may offer some low-cost spectacle options. Further information is available on request.
Specialty Care Clinic
EHCWA’s Specialty Care Clinics offer five services for eye health conditions including dry eyes, ocular pathology, myopia management, children’s vision, and specialty contact lenses.
Patient Information
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Referrer Information
Further information on the scope of practice and how to refer patients.