AThe waiting time to see an ophthalmologist for a consultation at the Terrace Eye Centre fluctuates and varies from doctor to doctor. Our staff will do their best to make an appointment for you with the doctor of your choice, at a time and on a day that suits your requirements. If your doctor is heavily booked and it is not possible to make an appointment for you within the timeframe you require, you may elect to see one of our other doctors, but you are under no obligation to do so. Our staff will advise you of the options that are available to you.
AMost of the Terrace Eye Centre doctors perform surgery at a number of local hospitals and day surgery facilities. Waiting time for surgery varies from doctor to doctor but in most cases, surgery can be booked within a few weeks, rather than months. Special arrangements can be made for surgery that is regarded as being “urgent”.
Our staff will discuss the options that are available to you.
AIf you are a Medicare cardholder, you will be able to claim a Medicare benefit to cover part of the cost of your consultations and treatment provided at the Terrace Eye Centre. Our staff will be happy to provide you with information how much you are able to claim, at the time of your visit.
QIs my treatment covered by Private Health Insurance?
AIf
you have private health insurance, it will usually cover part
of the medical fees you incur for any treatment provided as
an in-patient in a
hospital or a day surgery.
It may also cover part of the costs incurred for spectacles or contact lenses. Your private health insurance does not cover the cost of consultations or treatment provided as an out-patient at the Terrace Eye Centre.
to see a doctor? 
The waiting time to see an ophthalmologist for a consultation at the Terrace Eye Centre fluctuates and varies from doctor to doctor. Our staff will do their best to make an appointment for you with the doctor of your choice, at a time and on a day that suits your requirements. If your doctor is heavily booked and it is not possible to make an appointment for you within the timeframe you require, you may elect to see one of our other doctors, but you are under no obligation to do so. Our staff will advise you of the options that are available to you. 
