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Clinical Services - (Metropolitan)Services by Eligibility
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| Eye Examinations | The Clinic provides primary optometry care through its General Clinic which is staffed by optometrists and optometry students under the supervision of registered optometrists. All aspects of your visual function are investigated including binocular vision, eye health and your spectacle prescription. If you have a Medicare card, the cost of the consultation is bulk-billed to Medicare. If you do not have a Medicare card, you must pay for the consultation, unless you are examined by a student. |
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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. |
| 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 listed on your card can be seen in our Children's
Clinic. 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
These services are all available from the main Carlton site. To make an appointment you may
General clinic services are also available at the regional clinic sites at Broadmeadows, East Preston, Doveton-Hallam, Braybrook and Frankston. If you wish to attend these sites, please contact the site directly to arrange an appointment.
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