Concord Eyecare
Optometry practice in North Strathfield, New South Wales, Australia.
Are children's eye tests free in Australia?
“Yes — Medicare covers eye tests for all Australians aged 4 and over. Kids can be tested every year at no cost. We recommend starting before school, because many learning difficulties turn out to be undiagnosed vision problems.”
View in the company profileCan an optometrist treat dry eyes?
“Absolutely. Mark, Vivian and Nikki are all therapeutically endorsed, which means they can diagnose dry eye, prescribe medications, and perform IPL treatment — all without needing a GP referral. Most dry eye is actually better managed by an optometrist than a GP.”
View in the company profileHow much does an eye test cost?
“A standard eye examination is bulk billed through Medicare for eligible patients — meaning no out-of-pocket cost. Some additional tests like OCT scans may have a small fee, but we'll always let you know before we do anything.”
View in the company profileMy child's eyesight keeps getting worse. Can you help?
“Yes — this is one of our areas of special interest. Worsening short-sightedness in children can be slowed with treatments like Ortho-K, MiyoSmart glasses, MiSight contact lenses, or atropine eye drops. We run The Myopia Clinic with published pricing and over 1,000 children managed. Visit concordeyecare.com.au/myopia-clinic/ for details.”
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