What to expect after cataract surgery
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Our Ophthalmology (eye) surgery service does specialised surgery, diagnostic procedures and runs clinics for elective and emergency patients.
We provide the following comprehensive Ophthalmology services in 9 sub-speciality areas:
A referral needs to be sent from your GP, medical practitioner or optometrist. Once this is received by the outpatient department, you will receive a letter detailing the time, location, clinician and other relevant information regarding your appointment.
You need a referral from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.
Your GP will fax your referral to the hospital. Once we receive the referral, we will send you a letter.
If there is a waiting list, you'll be advised what to do in your letter.
Referrals are current for 12 months from the date of issue, unless it is specified as "indefinite". Keep a copy of your referral, so you can easily ask your GP to renew your referral if you need to.
General Ophthalmology | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | FRI | |
General Ophthalmology | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | TUE | |
General Ophthalmology | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | MON | |
Intraocular Injection | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | FRI | |
Laser | City Campus | Fracture Reception, Level 1 West | TUE | |
Medical Retinal Ophthalmology | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | TUE | |
MI Fundus Fluorescein Angiogram | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South West | TUE | |
Occular Genetics | Eye and Ear on the Park | TUE | ||
Ophthalmology Post Op | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | ||
Ophthalmology Trials | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | TUE | |
Ophthalmology Urgent | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | ||
Orthoptics Visual Fields | City Campus | Outpatients, Level 1 South | WED |
Every time you come to hospital for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
If you come for an overnight (or longer stay), you should also bring:
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
And if you're staying overnight, do not bring:
Your handbag, wallet, purse or large amounts of cash. Just bring a small amount for items such as newspapers, magazines or coffee
It is likely your pupils will be dilated, this will make your vision blurry for about 4 - 6 hours. We strongly advise you do not drive when your vision is blurry.
In a medical emergency, call 000. If you are feeling unwell, see your local GP or go to your local hospital Emergency department for help.