We provide acute and comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services for adults with complex eye conditions.
Key points
- Treatment, assessment and ongoing assistance for people with complex eye conditions
- Services in nine subspecialty areas
- Cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants
What we do
We provide the following comprehensive ophthalmology services in nine subspecialty areas:
- Cataract surgery and intraocular lens implants
- Corneal diseases, corneal crosslinking for keratoconus and corneal transplantation surgery
- Glaucoma management with laser and surgery
- Retinal diseases including intravitreal anti-VEGF injections and retinal laser treatment
- Vitreoretinal surgery, including retinal detachment surgery
- Uveitis and orbital inflammation - inflammation of the tissues of the eye
- Orbital, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery - for eye socket, eyelids and tear ducts
- Strabismus and ocular alignment surgery
- Emergency eye surgery and trauma
Our clinics
Clinic name | Location | Options |
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A-scan Orthoptics Clinic | ||
Angiogram Clinic | ||
General Ophthalmology Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Intraocular Injection Clinic | The RMH Parkville | Medicare |
Intraocular Injection Clinic Level 1 South | The RMH Parkville | Medicare |
Laser Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Medical Retinal Ophthalmology Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Ocular Genetics Clinic | Medicare | |
Ophthalmology Clinic | The RMH Parkville | Medicare |
Ophthalmology Post Surgery Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Ophthalmology Trials Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Ophthalmology Urgent Clinic | The RMH Parkville | |
Ophthalmology Visual Fields Clinic Level 1 Centre | The RMH Parkville | |
Ophthalmology Visual Fields Clinic Level 1 South | The RMH Parkville | |
Orthoptics Clinic | The RMH Parkville |
Our clinics
Referrals
We accept GP and specialist referrals:
- Use The RMH Ophthalmology Referral Form or a template from your own system
- Complete and fax your referral to Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 4234
As outlined by the Department of Health, referral requests should include:
- Patient demographic information
- Referrer demographic information
- Reason for referral
- Presenting problem
- Service(s) requested
- Required referral information specified by statewide or local referral criteria
- Current patient management
- Impact of the problem on the patient
- Name of the consultant and provider number (for Medicare clinics)
- Investigation reports related to the referral
Referrals are triaged based on priority. In an emergency, patients can go to the Emergency & Trauma Service at any time.
For advice, urgent referrals and out of hours support, call The RMH Switchboard on (03) 9342 7000 to page our registrar on call.
Visual acuity is mandatory
Referrals without the required information will be rejected
Statewide referral criteria for clinicians strengthens referrals to specialised services in public hospitals and improves access to non-admitted services. You can browse or search by specialty or medical condition.
HealthPathways Melbourne provides guidance on best practice assessment and management of common medical conditions, including when and where to refer patients.
Parkville Connect is a secure web-based portal providing GPs, specialists and other health professionals with information in the Parkville electronic medical record (EMR).
Links & documents
Need to change or cancel your appointment?
Do one of the following:
- Access Health Hub to change the appointment yourself
- Complete our online form and we'll change it for you
- Call Specialist Clinics (Outpatients) on (03) 9342 7393 and we'll help you over the phone
What to bring
Every time you come
Every time you come in for a test, day procedure, surgery or treatment, you should bring:
- Medicare card
- Health Care card (if you have one)
- Concession card (if you have one)
- Adverse drug alert card (if you have one)
- Medications you are currently taking, including any that you have bought without a prescription
- X-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results you have which are related to your procedure
- Private health insurance card (if you want to use it)
- Aids (glasses, hearing aid, walking frame)
For a clinic appointment
If you come for a clinic appointment, you should also bring:
- Your appointment letter
- Any special items listed on your letter
- Your appointment book (if relevant)
- TAC or WorkCover claim number
For a day procedure
If you come for a day procedure, you should also bring:
- A responsible adult carer to stay with you to hear instructions, help you and take you home
- Dressing gown and slippers
For an overnight or longer stay
If you come for an overnight (or longer stay), you should also bring:
- A dressing gown and slippers, or comfortable day clothes and shoes
- Your toiletries
- Your iPad or tablet and phone, provided you are happy to take responsibility for them
Do not bring (for overnight or longer stay)
And if you're staying overnight or longer, 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
- Valuables, such as jewellery, watches or other items of value to you
Interpreters and cultural support
We provide qualified, professional interpreters to help you communicate with us at any time during your stay and at your clinic appointments.
- Μάθετε περισότερα γιά διερμηνείς & υποστήριξη κουλτούρας
- Scopri di più sugli interpreti e sul supporto culturale
- Tercümanlar ve kültürel destek hakkında daha fazla bilgi edinmek için
- Tìm hiểu thêm về thông dịch viên và hỗ trợ văn hóa
- 找出更多翻译与文化支持的信息
- لمزيدٍ من المعلومات عن خدمة الترجمة الشفهية والخدمات الثقافية
Going home
It is likely your pupils will be dilated, which makes your vision blurry for about 4 to 6 hours. We strongly advise you do not drive when your vision is blurry.
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Level 4 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria
Level 3 East
300 Grattan St, Parkville, Victoria