FAQ

Eye Tests

          What is involved in an eye test?

         How long does an eye test take?

         Does the eye test hurt?

         Do you bulk bill eye tests?

         What do I need to bring when I come in for an eye test?

        Why do I need to have my eyes tested every 2 years?

         What do the eye drops do?

         Why do you need to dilate my pupils?   

Childrens Eye Tests

        Why should I get my childs eyes tested?

        What signs should I look for in my childs eyes?

        How old does my child need to be in order to have an eye test?  

Contact Lenses

        Can I wear contact lenses?

       What is OrthoK (Ortho-Keratology)?

Spectacles

       Why can’t I use magnifiers?   

       Why do your glasses cost so much more than ready-made ones?  

       How long does it take to have a pair of glasses made? 

      Do my glasses come with a warranty?

      My new glasses feel ‘strange’. What should I do?

      Can you claim my health fund rebate for glasses or contact lenses?

       How much will my health fund give me back?

Eye Health

      What is Glaucoma? 

      What are Cataracts?

      What is Macular Degeneration?

      Why is it harder to read after 40?