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Clinics & services

Eye surgery

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Eye surgery

We perform eye and eyelid surgery, including cataract surgery and laser procedures.

Our services

We provide the following services:

  • Cataract surgery
  • Eyelid, eye socket and tear duct reconstruction
  • Surgery for periocular and orbital tumours (tumours of the eye and the area around the eye)
  • Surgery for corneal and anterior segment disorders
  • Surgery for glaucoma
  • Laser treatment of glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other retinopathies

Our clinics

We run the following clinics:

Head of Unit

Dr Joan Cosgrove

Referrals

For patients

You need a referral from your GP, specialist or health care provider to access this service. You will also need a report from your optometrist.

For health professionals

Find out how to refer your patient.

Our locations

You may have your surgery at the Austin Hospital or Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital.

Check the information you have received to make sure you know which hospital to visit. If you are unsure, call your surgical liaison nurse or contact us on the numbers below.

Austin Hospital

The Surgery & Endoscopy Centre
Level 2, Austin Tower
145 Studley Road Heidelberg

Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital

The Surgery Centre
Level 2, Centaur Building
300 Waterdale Road Ivanhoe

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Contact us

Ophthalmology

For clinic appointments

Contact Specialist Clinics

For enquiries about your surgery

Contact the Elective Surgery Booking Team.

Phone: 03 9496 3750

Email: surgicalbookingservices@austin.org.au

Open hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4.30pm 

Postal address

Ophthalmology Surgery
Austin Health
PO Box 5555
Heidelberg Victoria 3084