Your Visit

For patients:

To see one of our surgeons you will need a referral. Please visit your local General Practitioner or Optometrist. Once you have the referral, to book an appointment at Norwest Eye Clinic please call (02) 8883 5886.

What to expect on the day of your appointment:

To help us assess your condition and plan the best treatment regimen, we ask that you bring:

  • A referral from your GP, Optometrist, or specialist doctor

  • Your Medicare, Pension and Health fund card

  • A list of your current medications and allergies

  • Your current glasses or contact lens script

As a new patient, expect to spend around 2-3 hours at our clinic.

It is usual for all new patients to have their pupils dilated. This will make your vision blurred for approximately 2 hours and we recommend that you do not drive during this time.

These drops also make you more light sensitive for about 4 to 5 hours, so sunglasses should be brought with you to wear home.

After checking in at reception, an Orthoptist will take a detailed medical history, check your vision, take your intraocular pressures, and dilate your pupils.

At this time a thorough examination and ancillary diagnostic testing is done to determine the diagnosis and appropriate treatment for the ocular condition.

After reviewing your examination and diagnostic testing, the treating Ophthalmologist will talk you through the diagnosis and work with you to develop a treatment plan.

If required, and depending on the urgency of the ocular finding, the treatment can be done in the clinic on the same day.

We request that payment is made on the day of your appointment.

You will be informed of costs by our staff. Informed written financial consent is provided prior to any surgical procedures.

Discounts are available for pensioners.

For Patients

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To see one of our surgeons you will need a referral.
Please visit your local General Practitioner or Optometrist. Once you have the referral please get in touch with us to book your appointment.

For Referrers

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Thank you kindly for your referral.
Please provide your patient with a written referral or send an electronic referral to us via our web form. Please contact us for details.

Send A Letter

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Alternatively you can send a letter (via mail or fax). Please include the reason for the referral and results of any diagnostic testing that was performed. A list of current medications and pertinent medical history is also useful if known.