Information
for New Patients

We welcome and thank you for choosing Strathfield Retina Clinic.
It is our desire to provide you with excellent and timely service.

Please bring a valid referral from your general practitioner, optometrist or specialist. Please note that GP and optometrist referrals are valid for 12 months, while specialist referrals are valid for 3 months.
Please bring your Medicare card as well as any government pension/concession cards, Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) cards and private health insurance cards
Please allow 2-3 hours for a thorough examination
If you are coming by car – 3 hour free parking is available for shoppers at Strathfield Plaza Shopping Centre
You are advised not to drive as your pupils will be dilated
Please be prepared to pay at every visit. For your convenience, we accept all major credit cards (except AMEX). For an accurate quote, please contact the clinic and one of our staff members will assist you.
If your appointment is in relation to a Work Cover claim, please call the clinic on (02) 9746 3378 to discuss with our reception staff
Pre-operative consultations are available at our clinic for surgical procedure such as cataract surgery, vitrectomy, pterygium or blepharoplasty. At this consultation with your ophthalmologist, they will discuss the surgery details with you and the surgery will be performed at an affiliated hospital. You can find a list of our affiliated hospitals here.