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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Floaters (Vitreous Opacities)
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Retinal Tears
    • Vitreomacular Traction
  • Oculoplastics
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ectropion
    • Entropion
    • Lid Lesions
    • Ptosis
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    • Appointments
    • What To Expect
    • Amsler Grid
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  • Meet the team
  • Cataract
  • Macula + Retina
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Floaters (Vitreous Opacities)
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Retinal Tears
    • Vitreomacular Traction
  • Oculoplastics
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ectropion
    • Entropion
    • Lid Lesions
    • Ptosis
  • Patients
    • Appointments
    • What To Expect
    • Amsler Grid
  • Referrers
    • Referrals
    • Case of the Month
    • Education Sessions
  • News

Appointments

How to make an appointment

To book an appointment with an Ophthalmologist at Sunshine Coast Eye and Retina in Noosa or Caloundra, please either attend the relevant clinic or phone reception on:

  • 07 5491 9496

You will require a referral from your GP, Optometrist or Specialist to claim Medicare benefits for your appointment.

What to expect at your Clinic Appointment

Once you have checked in, your vision and eye pressure will be recorded. Usually your pupils are dilated so that your retina can be examined. You will likely have a photograph taken of your macula and retina. Your Ophthalmologist will then review your history and thoroughly examine your eyes. Additional diagnostic testing and imaging is sometimes required, which will usually be performed at the same visit. The Ophthalmologist will then plan and discuss your management with you.

If your eyes are dilated then you may not be safe to drive home. Dilating drops normally last for 4 to 6 hours. Please bring a driver to your appointment or arrange alternate transport as required.

What to Bring To Your Visit

  • Referral from your GP, Optometrist or Specialist
  • Prescription spectacles
  • Sunglasses to reduce glare after your pupils are dilated
  • List of medications and medical history
  • Medicare card
  • Private health insurance details

What to expect at your Surgery

  • If you require surgery it will be performed at Kawana Private Hospital.

  • Detailed information regarding your surgery will be provided during your clinic appointment.

  • You will likely be in hospital for 3 to 4 hours.
  • You will require a responsible adult to accompany you home and stay with you for 24 hours following your surgery.
  • Our team will usually review you on the day following surgery at Sunshine Coast Eye and Retina.
  • Meet the team
  • Cataract
  • Macula + Retina
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Floaters (Vitreous Opacities)
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Retinal Tears
    • Vitreomacular Traction
  • Oculoplastics
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ectropion
    • Entropion
    • Lid Lesions
    • Ptosis
  • Patients
    • Appointments
    • What To Expect
    • Amsler Grid
  • Referrers
    • Referrals
    • Case of the Month
    • Education Sessions
  • News
  • Meet the team
  • Cataract
  • Macula + Retina
    • Diabetic Retinopathy
    • Epiretinal Membrane
    • Floaters (Vitreous Opacities)
    • Inherited Retinal Disease
    • Macular Degeneration
    • Macular Hole
    • Retinal Tears
    • Vitreomacular Traction
  • Oculoplastics
    • Blocked Tear Duct
    • Dermatochalasis
    • Ectropion
    • Entropion
    • Lid Lesions
    • Ptosis
  • Patients
    • Appointments
    • What To Expect
    • Amsler Grid
  • Referrers
    • Referrals
    • Case of the Month
    • Education Sessions
  • News

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