FAQ
Lane Cove Eye Surgery is located at 71 Longueville Road and is easily accessed either by car or bus. It offers a prominent corner exposure and is directly opposite a major bus interchange, making it well-connected to public transport. You can also easily reach the practice from the Gore Hill Freeway, City, Macquarie Park, Chatswood, Airport, and M2.
How do I find the Practice
Parking can be found either in the Rosenthal Car Park across the road from the building or underneath Woolworths. Ample secure onsite parking is also available at the Lane Cove Eye Surgery building itself, and there is no government levy currently applicable.
In addition, “The Canopy,” which is just a short walk away, offers 500 car spaces and free parking for up to three hours. This can be a convenient option for those looking for a space with free visitor car parking
What should I bring on my first visit?
Your referral from a GP or Optometrist
Any current glasses
A pension card if you have one
Your Medicare card
Any notes or relevant history about your eyes
A list of your current medication
Can I drive to the appointment and home again?
At your appointment you may have drops in that can blur your vision and make you sensitive to light. If you can arrange for someone to drive, you or use public transport it is advisable. Parking is available on the onsite multi-level car park.
How long will I be at the surgery?
On average appointments can take 1 ½ hours. This will depend on what sort and how many extra tests you require and also whether you are to have dilating drops which requires a time to wait for them to work. Also the doctors can at times be running late which is often due to the policy at Lane Cove Eye Surgery to always accept emergency appointments for serious and sight threatening events that may occur and require immediate attention.
How much will the examination cost?
Please call our office (02 8377-7600) for details as costs vary according to whether you have a pension card and also depending on which doctor you are seeing and the type of appointment and other examinations you are having.
Why do I need a referral?
The doctors at Lane Cove Eye Surgery are specialists and therefore you should be referred to access the services from either a GP or an Optometrist.
By ensuring you have a relevant and current referral you are entitled to a medicare rebate for your consultation.
Will I get a rebate from Medicare?
Yes if your referral is current this will maximise the medicare rebate and that you have registered and are entitled to medicare subsidies.
The consultation and most testing procedures will attract a medicare refund which can be submitted by our administration staff on your behalf.