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Eye surgery (Ophthalmology)

 

The Department of Ophthalmology at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) provides quality general eye care to the local community, as well as a range of specialty services.

Ophthalmology Services within Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) provides sub-specialty services to patients living in the CALHN area.

The Ophthalmology Department at the RAH works in close partnership with ophthalmology services at TQEH and provides:

  • an outpatient service (Monday to Friday)
  • inpatient consultation service
  • an elective and emergency ophthalmology surgical service.

For more information please view the Ophthalmology services in CALHN web page.

Appointment location at RAH

Outpatient Department, Level 3G.1 wing 5. Royal Adelaide Hospital Port Road SA 5000.

Please refer to the information sheets below for information regarding the outpatient service.

Clinics and conditions seen

Corneal, Oculoplastics, Retinal, Glaucoma, General, Oncology and Neuro Ophthalmology

Rapid access clinics are held daily for emergency referrals.

How to find this service

Outpatient Department, Level 3G.1 wing 5.

How to access this service

Referral from your GP

You need a referral letter from your GP or medical practitioner to access this service.

Your doctor will need to fax your referral letter to us.

We will be in contact with you within clinically recommended times, depending on waiting list length. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time.

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