Advanced eye tests in Camberwell to keep your vision sharp.

The cost of an eye check-up depends on whether you need any additional tests for specific medical conditions. Book an appointment or contact us to find the exact costs.

No, unfortunately, we do not offer bulk billing, and we have a gap fee. However, we can claim your medicare rebate at the time of your appointment.

A comprehensive eye exam typically includes several key components:

1. Medical History: Your optometrist will ask about your medical history and family history, and discuss any vision issues.
2. Visual Acuity Test: The first step is to test how clearly you see at various distances.
3. Vision Test (also known as a Refraction): Determines your exact prescription by evaluating how light waves are bent as they pass through your eye.
4. Pupil Function Examination: Checks how your pupils respond to light and accommodation, providing insights into neurological function.
5. Eye Muscle Test: Assesses the muscles that control eye movement to detect any issues with eye alignment or coordination.
6. Intraocular Pressure Measurement (Tonometry): Measures the pressure inside your eyes, a crucial test for glaucoma detection.
7. Slit-Lamp Examination: Uses a microscope with a bright light to examine the structures at the front of your eye, including the cornea, iris, and lens, to detect abnormalities.
8. Retinal Examination (Ophthalmoscopy): Your optometrist examines the back of your eye, including the retina and optic nerve, to check for signs of diseases such as diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
9. Retinal Imaging (Photography or Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)): Provides detailed views of the back of your eye, including the retina, optic nerve, and macula. These advanced technologies allow us to detect and monitor conditions like macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and glaucoma at their earliest stages, often before symptoms appear.
10. Axial Length: Measures the length of the eye from the front (cornea) to the back (retina). This precise measurement is crucial for monitoring myopia progression and assessing the risk of eye conditions such as retinal detachment or glaucoma. Axial length testing is particularly valuable in managing myopia control treatments, like orthokeratology or atropine therapy, helping to protect your vision and long-term eye health.
11. Visual Field Test: Evaluates your peripheral (side) vision to identify any blind spots or peripheral vision loss, which can be indicative of conditions like glaucoma.

To make the most of your eye examination, bring your current eyewear, a list of any medications you are taking, as some can affect eye health, and note any symptoms that are causing you discomfort.

All initial consultations with the optometrist are 60 minutes to allow us enough time to discuss your needs. All follow-up vision test appointments are normally 30 minutes, depending on whether you need any additional tests.

We accept ALL private health funds and can claim your private health insurance on the spot.

If you live in Camberwell or in the surrounding suburbs of Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Box Hill, Box Hill South, Malvern, Glen Iris, and Auburn, Vision Camberwell Optometrists can offer eye tests. We also welcome clients from the surrounding areas in Melbourne.