Ophthalmology
We provide general and vision care including specialised surgery and diagnostic procedures.
Our services
- Cataracts
- Pterygium
How to access this service
A GP and Optometrist referral are required (or referral from an Ophthalmologist).
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
Refer a patient
To refer a patient:
Ophthalmology referral guideline
GP and Specialist Hotline:
1300 364 938
What to bring
- Your Medicare card
- Private health insurance card (if you have one)
- Health Care Card and/or concession card (if you have one)
- Current medications (prescription, over the counter and herbal medicine)
- Relevant x-rays, scans or any other test results or reports
- Glasses, hearing and mobility aids
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- WorkCover claim number (if relevant)
- Snacks, a drink or money to buy refreshments
- Something to read or do while you wait
- Please bring a pair of sunglasses to your appointment to help with the increased sensitivity to glare following your appointment.
- Please bring all glasses to your appointment.
What to expect
- During your appointment you will have eye drops put in which dilate your pupils (make the pupils large). These drops can last for several hours causing blurring of vision and increased sensitivity to glare. This means you will be unable to drive following your appointment. Please arrange to have someone else drive/take you home.
- Please bring a pair of sunglasses to your appointment to help with the increased sensitivity to glare following your appointment.
- Please bring all glasses to your appointment.
- During your appointment we aim to complete all tests and assessments within the same visit so please allow up to 3 hours for your appointment.
Your doctor may advise that you require surgery or another type of procedure. If this is the case you will be placed on a waiting list and may need to attend the Pre-admission Clinic or Anaesthetic Clinic prior.
Contact us
Ophthalmology
Location: Ground Floor, STARS, 296 Herston Rd HERSTON QLD 4029
Phone: 1300 771 675
Need help outside hours?
For non-urgent medical issues call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) or visit your GP.
In an emergency call 000.