Yes, you need a current referral to claim the Medicare rebate.

SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) treats:

• Open-angle glaucoma - the most common type of glaucoma
• Ocular hypertension - high eye pressure

SLT is often used as a first-line treatment or when eye drops aren't working well enough or causing side effects. SLT lowers eye pressure in most patients, often reducing or eliminating the need for daily eye drops.

Yes, SLT (Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty) is bulk billed for all patients at Access Eye Centre. There is no out-of-pocket cost for any patient, regardless of whether you have a concession card.

LPI (Laser Peripheral Iridotomy) treats:

• Narrow angles
• Angle-closure glaucoma risk
• Prevents acute angle-closure attacks

LPI creates a small opening in the iris to allow fluid to drain properly and prevent a sudden pressure spike that can cause permanent vision loss. LPI is often performed on both eyes (prophylactic for the other eye).

Yes, LPI (Laser Peripheral Iridotomy) is bulk billed for all patients at Access Eye Centre. There is no out-of-pocket cost for any patient.

YAG laser capsulotomy treats:

• Posterior capsule opacification (PCO) — cloudy vision after cataract surgery
• PCO occurs when the thin capsule holding your artificial lens becomes cloudy over time, causing vision to become blurry again (similar to the original cataract).

Yes, YAG laser capsulotomy (posterior capsulotomy) is bulk billed for all patients at Access Eye Centre. There is no out-of-pocket cost for any patient.