Your Visit

Preparing for your eye appointment

When you call to make an appointment for your eye examination, it is important to briefly state the vision problem you are experiencing, if any. This allows staff to book you for an appropriate appointment. An eye appointment can take up to 3 hours, so it is important to bring some reading material, or something to keep you occupied whilst you wait. If it is an adult eye check, we advise against driving after the appointment if you have had your pupils dilated. It is a good idea to have someone with you to look after you or escort you home. Depending on your job, you may be able to go back to work after your appointment. Children can generally return to day care or school after their appointment.

PLEASE BRING WITH YOU

A valid referral from a GP, optometrist or specialist
Your glasses and or contact lenses
A list of medications you are taking
Any medical records which may be helpful
Details of previous eye appointments, eye scans, MRI or CT scans and reports
A hat and sunglasses (where appropriate) to assist with light sensitivity after your appointment
Please fill out the new patient form in the link below if you are new to the practice.

New Patient Form

Please fill out the new patient form prior to your first visit.

CLICK TO FILL OUT FORM

At your eye appointment

At most visits to the ophthalmologist, you will require eye drops to dilate the pupil. The eye drops allow the ophthalmologist to examine the internal structures of the eye thoroughly. The ophthalmologist will examine your eyes for such things as glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, and muscle imbalances. The ophthalmologist may request further specialised testing be performed such as visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (OCT) to map the back of the eye, colour vision assessment, or prism adaptation testing.

The ophthalmologist will advise you on a management plan and whether further follow up is required.