Online Ophthalmologist Referral Australia

Within minutes after speaking with a registered telehealth doctor. The referral is sent via email upon the consulting Doctor’s approval.

Yes. A referral from a doctor is essential for seeing an ophthalmologist. Without a referral, Medicare and private health insurance won’t cover your costs. While some private ophthalmologists accept self-referred patients, a referral from a GP or optometrist is usually required, particularly if claiming Medicare rebates. In Australia, a valid referral is required to claim Medicare rebates, helping reduce your out-of-pocket costs for ophthalmology services.

Ophthalmology consultation requests are frequently made for expert evaluation, advice, or treatment options. They play a crucial role in detecting and managing vision-threatening conditions early, helping to preserve eye health and prevent serious complications.

Hola Health helps you get an ophthalmologist referral within 15 minutes, 24/7, from the comfort of your home. Here’s how:

• Visit the Hola Health website or app and click on see a doctor button
• Choose standard consult. Fill in your details, add Medicare details and make a payment.
• Speak to a licensed telehealth doctor within 15 minutes
• If approved, get a referral online emailed to your registered email address.

Once you get your valid and signed referral letter from an Australian GP, you can book an appointment with an ophthalmologist of your choice with the help of Hola referral.

Ophthalmologists are medical doctors with advanced specialist training in diagnosing and treating both medical and surgical management of eye conditions. They are also known as eye doctors or eye surgeons. Ophthalmologists can perform eye surgeries, prescribe medications for eye conditions, and provide corrective lenses, including glasses and contact lenses.

• Acute angle closure glaucoma: A sight-threatening emergency due to a sudden rise in intraocular pressure. It requires urgent medical intervention, including medications and possible laser or surgical treatment by an ophthalmologist.
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Common among older adults, AMD affects the retina and deteriorates central vision. While there is no cure for dry AMD, lifestyle changes and supplements may slow progression and is monitored by ophthlamologists. Wet AMD requires treatment with injections administered by an ophthalmologist.
• Cranial nerve palsy: This affects the nerves that control eye muscles, causing issues like double vision or drooping eyelids. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and ophthalmologists may observe, prescribe prism glasses, or perform surgery if required.
• Retinal vein occlusion: A blockage in the retina’s veins, requiring interventions like laser therapy or injections to reduce swelling and improve vision.
• Uveitis: Inflammation in the uvea of the eye that causes redness, pain, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. Ophthalmologists play a key role in managing uveitis with steroid treatments and monitoring for complications.
• Pterygium: A benign growth on the surface of the eye, which may affect vision if it grows over the cornea. Surgery by an ophthalmologist may be needed if the growth becomes problematic.
• Eye floaters: While floaters may seem harmless, they can signal a retinal tear, particularly when accompanied by flashes of light. Ophthalmologists are essential in diagnosing whether floaters are a sign of something more serious and may perform surgery (in rare cases) if needed.

• Partial or complete vision loss
• Eye injuries, pain, or inflammation
• Eye conditions like glaucoma
• Health issues that affect your eyes, such as diabetes or high blood pressure
• Vision problems needing specialist care

• Sudden onset of visual disturbances
• Dry eyes
• Conditions affecting your visual field, such as myopia or hyperopia
• Paediatric eye conditions

• Proliferative diabetic retinopathy
• Ophthalmic nerve damage
• Vitreous haemorrhage
• Ptosis (drooping eyelids)
• Cellulitis
• Severe corneal diseases