Clinical Optometry Service


Our therapeutically qualified clinical optometrists are available to assess anterior and posterior eye conditions and to confer, assess, treat or refer - depending on the nature of the clinical eye condition. This timely approach is backed by our Ophthalmologists and where necessary appropriate referral can be streamlined.


Clinical assessments with full access to BEC practice equipment include.


  • Red & painful eye
  • Sudden changes in vision (drop in vision, floaters/flashes)
  • Diabetic assessment (annual check up)
  • Eye strain, new or sudden headaches
  • Glaucoma assessment

The service offers an easily accessible low cost alternative to that of the public hospital clinics. Out of pocket costs for an initial visit are minimal. Where the patients require further treatment and circumstances dictate, we are able to refer to the public eye clinic at the Princess Alexandra Hospital to which we are affiliated.

Treatment

Low Vision Eye Clinic


One of our experienced clinical optometrists will provide the following services at our Wickham Terrace rooms.


Comprehensive low vision assessment includes:


  • Optimisation of remaining vision through the use of appropriate optical and electronic devices.
  • Information on other services, peer support groups and social security safety nets.
  • Identifying appropriate aids for individual patient needs with stock available for purchase.
  • Review of the effectiveness of low vision devices and longer term follow up.

Our Optometry Clinics are open at our Wickham Terrace rooms every Thursday by appointment or by walk-in. When making an appointment, please request it be made with the Clinical Optometrist.



Low Vision