STANDARD
- Monofocal Lens – Glasses generally required for reading and computer vision postoperatively
- BULK BILLED cataract measurements, discounted non-Medicare fees
Uninsured:
- BULK BILLED surgery
- Hospital and lens fees payable (not covered by Medicare)
Insured*:
- KNOWN GAP surgery
- Hospital and lens fees covered by Health Fund
*With appropriate health fund coverage. Please ensure you confirm your coverage with your health fund for MBS item 42702
OPTIMUM
- Extended Depth of Focus Lens – Allows for correction of distance and intermediate vision, while also providing functional near vision capabilities
- Glasses required for smaller print reading generally
- Out-of-pocket costs involved, Medicare +/- Health Fund rebates available where applicable
PREMIUM
- Multifocal Lens – High chance of no glasses required at all postoperatively. Our audited results show 95% chance of spectacle independence.
- Out-of-pocket costs involved, Medicare +/- Health Fund rebates available where applicable
**NB: Optimum and Premium options are also available to uninsured patients who wish to maximise their results and can afford higher out-of-pocket costs.
Locations
CQ Eye Centre
31 Kirkellen Street
North Rockhampton QLD 4701
- 07 4927 3531
- 07 4927 5364
- coordinator@qldcataractcentre.com.au
CQ Eye Centre
2 Goondoon Street
Gladstone QLD 4680
- 07 4972 7946
- 07 4972 7454
- gladstone@qldcataractcentre.com.au
Bulk Billing available
Bulk billing for Medicare rebatable services is available for cataract related measurements and surgery for eligible patients with a valid Medicare card. Please check with us prior to your visit to ensure you are eligible to be bulk billed and have chosen the relevant cataract surgery pathway that suits your desires and needs.
Click here for more information on cataract surgery options and cost.
We offer known gap cataract surgery for those patients with the appropriate level of private health insurance and who have chosen this cataract surgery pathway.