Eye Care
When Should I Get An Eye Test?
We recommend everyone should have a routine eye test every 2 years if under 65, or every year if over 65. We’ll make sure your vision is clear and your eyes are healthy.
In addition, if you develop any of the following symptoms we’d advise booking an eye test :
- Headaches
- Crossed or turned eyes
- Strain with visual concentration
- Dislike or avoidance of close work
- Squinting while looking at the TV or driving
- Poor night vision
- Difficulty reading small print
- Difficulty adjusting focus between near and far objects.
- Flashes or floaters in your vision
Visual Field Testing
Your visual field is how wide of an area your eye can see when you focus on a central point. A visual field test can determine if you have a blind spot (called scotoma) in your vision and where they are. A scotoma’s size and shape can show how eye disease or a brain disorder is affecting your vision.
Our Optopol PTS 920 automated perimeter is a modern diagnostic instrument which allows fast and precise testing of your field of vision. The results are integrated with our Optopol Revo FC Optical Coherence Tomographer scans to produce a detailed evaluation of the eyes structure and function.
Eye Test Fees and Rebates
Initial Consultation $79 includes imaging and OCT Scans. (Medicare rebate $66.15)
Short Consultation $44 (Medicare rebate $33.15)
Visual Field Test $74 (Medicare rebate $63.20)
Visual Field Test Drivers $49 (Medicare rebate Nil)
Contact Lens (New wearer) $99 (Medicare rebate subject to eligibility)
Contact Lens (Existing wearer) $49 (Medicare rebate subject to eligibility)
Additional tests, if required, may incur additional costs.
Medicare claims are processed automatically and paid by Medicare directly into your nominated account.
Medicare benefits may vary subject to eligibility criteria.
Optical Coherence Tomography
The OCT creates detailed 3D images of the eye’s structures, such as the retina, macula, and optic nerve. It is used to diagnose and monitor a wide range of eye conditions, including:
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- Glaucoma
- Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Corneal diseases
It can detect subtle changes that may indicate disease well before symptoms appear. It allows for detailed comparison of images over time to monitor the progression of a condition or the effectiveness of treatment.
Macular Degeneration
Age related macular degeneration (ARMD) is a progressive eye condition that occurs when a part of the retina called the macula is damaged.
In its early stages, ARMD may not cause symptoms, while more advanced stages of the condition can cause distortion (where straight lines appear wavy), as well as blurring of central vision, which can affect reading, recognising faces, driving and identifying colours.
While ARMD can worsen with time, advancing from more early to advanced stages, it never causes complete blindness, because your peripheral (side) vision remains normal.
ARMD occurs most often in people aged over 50. However, other forms of degeneration of the macula can occur in younger people.
