Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. A referral from your GP or optometrist is required to enable you to claim a Medicare rebate .  

You can make an appointment by calling the practice directly.  

Please see the extensive information on our Prepare for your appointment page.

Your GP or optometrist can call our practice directly to discuss the best strategy.  

If you have a scheduled appointment but notice a worsening or sudden change in your eye symptoms, it is important that you seek advice promptly rather than waiting for your appointment. Symptoms such as a sudden increase in flashes or floaters, a “curtain” or shadow over your vision, or a sudden decrease in vision may indicate a more urgent eye condition that requires earlier assessment.

In these situations, we recommend that you contact your referring GP or optometrist as soon as possible, so they can reassess your symptoms and, if necessary, contact our rooms to arrange an earlier review. Alternatively, you are welcome to call our practice directly to speak with our staff, who can provide guidance on the most appropriate next steps.

If your symptoms are severe or rapidly worsening, you should seek urgent medical attention.  This may involve presenting to your nearest public hospital Eye Casualty Department (eg. at the Princess Alexandra Hospital).  

Our ophthalmologists provide specialist care for a wide range of eye conditions, inlcuding

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Age-related macular degeneration

• Diabetic eye disease

• Retinal detachment and vitreoretinal conditions

• Corneal disease

Yes.  You are able to access treatment and management of age-related macular degeneration, including intravitreal injections, when required. 

Yes.  Our ophthalmologists provide medical and surgical treatment of glaucoma.  

Yes.  Cataract surgery is one of our key procedures and is performed by our ophthalmologists as day surgery at a range of private hospitals.  Click here to see the surgical locations.  

Cataract surgery is usually performed as a day case under local anaesthetic and sedation and is generally not considered painful.  Most patients experience mild discomfort or pressure. 

Retinal surgery is specialised surgery performed to treat conditions such as retinal detachment, macular disease and vitreous problems. 

We are located in Sunnybank on Brisbane's southside.  We are co-located with Sunnybank Private Hospital.  There is ample free parking onsite. 

Sunnybank Eye Doctors is a private billing practice.  Some of our ophthalmologists also hold public appointments at hospitals such as Princess Alexandra Hospital or Mater Hospital.   

Ophthalmology appointments generally take a lot longer than other specialist appointments due to the additional testing and imaging that is performed.  Expect your appointment to take at least 2 hours for an initial appointment.  Review appointments are generally shorter.