Find answers to common questions about our treatments and services.
Ophthalmologists are medical specialists who treat serious diseases of the eye by surgical or therapeutic means. Their specialisation and skill level means they are providers of secondary and tertiary eye health care who work in hospitals and private clinics.
Optometrists are qualified to provide all aspects of primary eye health care including prescribing glasses or contact lenses. They may also prescribe or sell a range of medicines for treating eye infections and allergies. They must be registered and you can ask to see their annual practising certificate and scope of practice documents.
Although referrals are not compulsory, they are much appreciated by our doctors as it confirms your need to see an ophthalmologist rather than an optometrist and gives the doctor some history on what has happened with your eyes in the past and the reason for referral.
Initial consultations can cost between $155 and $270. If you would like an estimate for a specific doctor’s services and the tests you may require, please call us and we will provide an estimate either over the phone or one of our team can also prepare a quote if you require it for your insurance company.
Hamilton Eye Clinic is an affiliated provider with Southern Cross Health Insurance, we also have relationships with NIB, AIA, and Sovereign. You should check with your provider what cover you have in relation to treatment with us. We can provide you with quotes and information to make this process easier for you.
In most cases, health insurance companies will cover our services to you. We recommend, however, that you contact your insurance provider prior to your appointment, if at all possible, to confirm whether or not your appointment(s) and treatment(s) will be covered. As we are an Affiliated Provider for Southern Cross, if you are a Southern Cross member we can apply for prior approval and submit claims for affiliated services on your behalf. Each doctor has their own contract with Southern Cross, relevant to their specialty, so please also check with your doctor’s secretary/PA that your treatment is covered under their contract.
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