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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. The costs of most optometry consultations are covered by Medicare. The Clinic bulk bills consultation fees and so normally no consultation fee is payable by the patient. Overseas students who do not possess a Medicare Card can be student clinic (when available) where no consultation fee is charged. 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. Glasses and contact lenses are supplied at reasonable cost to all students. If a Health Care Card is held, you may be eligible for further subsidy. We have access to the full range of ophthalmic lens materials, designs and treatments and care will be taken to ensure that the best form of lens is suggested to you. |
| 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. The attending optometrist will discuss the options available to you at the initial consultation and help decide the most appropriate form of correction. |
| Paediatric Services | Children under the age of 18
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
Your name will be added to our waiting list and an appointment will be posted to you. Please identify yourself as a full time student and we will endeavour to make an appointment within a week.
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