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Clinical Services - (Metropolitan)Services by Eligibility
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| Eye Examinations | The Clinic provides primary optometry care which is staffed by optometrists. All aspects of your visual function are investigated including binocular vision, eye health and your spectacle prescription. |
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| Glasses | A copy of any necessary prescription is available at the end of consultation, or glasses are available from the Clinic. If glasses are clinically necessary they may be provided at a subsidised rate if you hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card. If you hold a Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card, the glasses may be provided by the Department. If you are not eligible for subsidised glasses, you will be charged at a higher but reasonable rate. |
| Contact Lens Services | Contact lenses can be provided
at moderate cost for those who need contact lenses to achieve
good vision. All types of contact lenses are available from
the Clinic.
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| Paediatric Services | Children under the age of 18
who are clients of the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service
can be seen at the Optometry Clinic in Fitzroy or the Children's
Clinic in Carlton. Staff are experienced in the diagnosis
and treatment of children's ocular conditions.
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| Disability Services | Services for people with intellectual, physical, sensory and/or multiple disabilities are available. These services can be provided at the main clinic in Carlton, or an off-site visit can be arranged through the Visiting Disability Service. |
| Visual Functions Clinic | You may be referred into the
Visual Functions Clinic by your own eyecare practitioner
or as a result of your eye examination in the Clinic. Specialist
staff and equipment are used for specific assessment and
opinions.
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| Ocular Disease Services | Several clinics are available to manage the detection and monitoring of ocular diseases:
You may be referred into this clinic by your own eyecare practitioner or as a result of your eye examination in the Clinic. |
| Low Vision Clinic | Patients who have a loss of vision
not correctable by spectacles or contact lenses may be helped
at a Low Vision Clinic which can provide assessment and advice,
as well as various forms of optical assistance to make the
best use of remaining vision.
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Available Locations
The Optometry Clinic is located within the Victorian Aboriginal Health Service at 186 Nicholson St, Fitzroy.
To make an appointment you may
Victorian College of Optometry.
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