Appointment Information
Please see below list of information we require you bring with you to the first appointment:
- GP or optometrist referral
- Optometrist and GP contact details
- Current glasses
- Medicare Card
- Medication and allergy information
- Any drops you are using
- private health insurance information
- Driver and sun glasses if applicable
Louise - the above can be captured prior to the first appointment via a new patient registration form that can be built into the website - it could work like this page:
https://aspireortho.com.au/new-patient-registration/
What should I expect at the first appointment?
What should I expect at the first appointment?
- Please allow around 2 hours for the first appointment
- Depending on the reason for your visit, scans, images and field testing may occur
- Your pupils will be dilated, which will make reading difficult for 2-3 hours
- It is recommended that you not drive for 2-3 hours after your appointment
What should I expect at follow-up appointments?
Glaucoma patients should expect to undergo
- Macular and optic nerve scans
- Field testing
- Intra ocular pressure measurement
Retinal patients should expect
- pupil dilation
- Intra ocular pressure measurement
- Macular scans