Welcome to Eye Care Specialists

Please find below some information about your first visit as well as a short patient information questionnaire.

To be eligible for a Medicare benefit when using this service, you must have a valid referral. Referrals issued by General Practitioners and Optometrists remain valid for a duration of 12 months,
while referrals from other Specialists are valid for 3 months.

We are a private billing practice and there will be a fee to pay for consultations and procedures.
Medicare rebates may apply. For consultations we ask that you please settle your account on the day.

You may receive drops at your appointment that dilate your pupils to examine your eyes. This may make your vision blury for up to 6 hours after your appointment. It is not recommended that you drive while your vision is affected.

Please complete the enclosed patient information questionnaire and bring this to your appointment. Alternatively, please bring a list of your medications and arrive 15 minutes early to complete the form in the rooms.

Please also bring your:
» Current glasses – both reading & driving
» Medicare Card or Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Card
» Private Health Insurance details

Eye Care Specialists is located on the 1st floor of the Sunshine Coast Day Surgery building,
Cnr of Second and Memorial Ave Maroochydore,
Parking is available at the rear of the building and entry is via Second avenue.

Our Gympie rooms are located at the Gympie Eye Centre, 30 Lawrence St, Gympie