Geelong Eye Health
General Eyecare
Full vision and eye health examinations for every age, with prescription glasses and soft contact lenses available at the practice.
Learn more →Eye Care Services and Prices in Geelong West
Compare eye examinations, emergency eye care, dry-eye assessment and treatments, prescription glasses and soft contact lenses. Prices show the typical gap after the usual Medicare rebate where applicable—so there are no hidden costs.
Which kind of care do you need?
Whether your eyes are struggling with something specific, or you're just overdue for a check-up, this is the place.
Emergency Eye Care
Eye injury, something in the eye, suspected infection or sudden vision change. We are here for you.
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Dry Eye Clinic
Geelong's dedicated dry eye practice, led by optometrist Leigh Plowman, who has significant dry-eye experience, lives with dry eyes himself and has spent 20 years taking eye symptoms seriously.
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Glasses & soft contact lenses
Clear vision options that fit all your lifestyle needs
We offer prescription glasses and soft contact lenses at our independent practice in Geelong West.
Consultations
Appointments & prices
Start with the consultation that matches your reason for coming in. Each card books that exact appointment, and the price shown is the typical gap after your Medicare rebate.
Initial Consultation
- About 45 min
- Vision + eye health
- Glasses & contact lens advice
For you if you want a thorough, unhurried assessment of your vision and eye health, and a proper explanation of what we find.
You typically pay
$42*
*The full $109 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $109Medicare rebate ≈ $67
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People who value their eyes and want a thorough, detailed assessment.
- How it helps
- We get to know you and your eyes in detail, then show you exactly what we've found.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 45 minutes. Other in-room treatments may be offered.
- How many sessions
- We recommend an initial examination every year to keep your eye health optimal.
Additional cost for glasses and contact lens orders if required.
Book this appointment →Secure online booking · Medicare rebate claimed in clinic
Diabetic Eye Examination
- About 60 min
- Eyes dilated
- Bring a driver
For you if you have diabetes and want a detailed check of the retina, with results sent back to your medical team.
You typically pay
$62*
*The full $129 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $129Medicare rebate ≈ $67
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People with diabetes who want a thorough, detailed assessment.
- How it helps
- We get to know you and your eyes in detail, then show you exactly what we've found.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 60 minutes. We use eye drops to dilate your eyes, so normally you’ll need someone to drive afterwards.
- Will you report to my doctor?
- Yes, we love to keep your medical team in the loop.
Book this appointment →Secure online booking · Medicare rebate claimed in clinic
VicRoads Assessment
- About 60 min
- Visual field test
- Report lodged for you
For you if VicRoads has asked for an eyesight report and you want it done thoroughly and lodged quickly.
You typically pay
$62*
*The full $129 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $129Medicare rebate ≈ $67
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People who need a VicRoads Eyesight Form completed and want a thorough, detailed assessment.
- How it helps
- We get to know you and your eyes in detail, then show you exactly what we've found.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 60 minutes, including a peripheral vision or visual field test.
- Will you send results to VicRoads?
- Yes, we usually send your report electronically for faster processing.
Book this appointment →Secure online booking · Medicare rebate claimed in clinic
Dry Eye Full Consultation
- About 60 min
- Tear-film & gland imaging
- Follow-up recommended
For you if your eyes are sore, gritty, watery or burning, especially if symptoms keep returning or standard drops have not helped.
You typically pay
$228*
*The full $295 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $295Medicare rebate ≈ $67
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People with sore, gritty, watery, burning, tired, fluctuating or red eyes, especially if symptoms keep returning or haven't improved with standard eye drops.
- How it helps
- A full assessment investigates likely contributors such as meibomian gland dysfunction, tear film instability, blepharitis or inflammation, so your management plan can be tailored to your findings.
- How long it takes
- Usually 60 minutes.
- How many sessions
- Most people start with an initial evaluation and at least one follow-up, then ongoing reviews based on severity and progress.
Book this appointment →Secure online booking · Medicare rebate claimed in clinic
Not sure which appointment is right for you?
Compare the appointment options above, or call the clinic on 03 4243 3344 and we’ll help you choose.
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In-room treatments & prices
These are the in-room treatments we may recommend after a dry eye assessment: the assessment helps us decide which options may be suitable for your findings and circumstances.
ZEST
- About 15 min
- Eyelid deep clean
- May be repeated
For you if your eyelids are itchy, crusty or inflamed, or your dry eye is linked to lid hygiene and biofilm build-up.
You typically pay
$145*
*The full $179 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $179Medicare rebate ≈ $34
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People with blepharitis, lid margin debris, crusting, itchy eyelids, demodex-related lid disease, or dry eye linked to poor eyelid hygiene and biofilm build-up, including recurrent corneal erosion or ongoing inflammation.
- How it helps
- ZEST is a gentle deep-cleaning treatment for the eyelids and lashes that removes debris, biofilm and residue. Some people report that their eyes feel cleaner and more refreshed afterwards.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 15 minutes.
- How many sessions
- Some notice improvement after one treatment; repeat sessions may be recommended depending on inflammation, biofilm or demodex present.
Book this appointment →Recommended after a dry eye assessment · Secure online booking
Rinsada
- About 10–15 min
- Eyelid irrigation
- Often combined
For you if irritants, allergens or biofilm may be sitting under your eyelids where ordinary rinsing cannot reach.
You typically pay
$105*
*The full $139 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $139Medicare rebate ≈ $34
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- Patients with dry eye, blepharitis, allergy-related irritation, biofilm build-up, or ongoing ocular surface inflammation that may be hiding under the lids.
- How it helps
- An eye irrigation treatment that flushes irritants, bacteria, allergens and inflammatory material from deeper under the eyelids, where standard rinsing often cannot reach.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 10 to 15 minutes, and it may be combined with other dry eye treatments.
- How many sessions
- Depends on the inflammation and build-up present; some have it stand-alone, others as part of a staged plan.
Book this appointment →Recommended after a dry eye assessment · Secure online booking
Nasolacrimal Lavages
- About 15–30 min
- Tear drainage flush
- Often a one-off
For you if your eyes water constantly and the tear drainage system may be blocked rather than dry.
You typically pay
$55*
*The full $89 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $89Medicare rebate ≈ $34
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- People with watery eyes, suspected blockage of the tear drainage system, or symptoms suggesting poor tear drainage rather than classic dry eye alone.
- How it helps
- Helps assess and flush the tear drainage pathway, which can identify or relieve blockage and clarify why the eyes are watering.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case.
- How many sessions
- Often performed as a one-off procedure or assessment, though further treatment or referral may be needed if a blockage is confirmed.
Book this appointment →Recommended after a dry eye assessment · Secure online booking
Meibomian Gland Expression
- About 10–20 min
- Clears blocked glands
- Often follows heat treatment
For you if your oil glands are blocked or sluggish, so your tears evaporate faster than they should.
You typically pay
$65*
*The full $99 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $99Medicare rebate ≈ $34
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- Patients with blocked or sluggish meibomian glands, thickened gland oils, evaporative dry eye, or lid tenderness linked to meibomian gland dysfunction.
- How it helps
- Clears blocked gland openings and expresses stagnant oil, improving the oily layer of the tear film so tears evaporate more slowly.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 10 to 20 minutes, often after heat-based treatment or as part of an in-room dry eye session.
- How many sessions
- Some need occasional treatment; others benefit from repeated sessions as part of a longer-term plan.
Book this appointment →Recommended after a dry eye assessment · Secure online booking
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL)
- About 15–30 min
- Course of 5 is common
- Rosacea-related dry eye
For you if you have meibomian gland dysfunction, eyelid inflammation or facial rosacea and need more than lubricants and warm compresses.
You typically pay
$261*
*The full $295 clinic fee must be paid upfront.Clinic fee $295Medicare rebate ≈ $34
What’s included & how it works
- Who it's for
- Patients with meibomian gland dysfunction, eyelid inflammation, facial rosacea or chronic evaporative dry eye who need more than lubricants and warm compresses.
- How it helps
- Targets abnormal blood vessels and inflammation around the eyelids while helping improve oil gland performance and tear film stability.
- How long it takes
- Usually around 15 to 30 minutes per session.
- How many sessions
- A course of five sessions is common, with maintenance treatments considered depending on your response.
Book this appointment →Recommended after a dry eye assessment · Secure online booking
ⓘ How the pricing works (Medicare, rebates, eligibility)
The large figure is the typical gap after the usual Medicare rebate. The full clinic fee is paid upfront, then the eligible rebate is claimed at the front desk. The clinic fee and typical rebate are shown beside each price. Eligibility and the final rebate can vary depending on your Medicare history, so if you would like your exact figure confirmed first, call us on 03 4243 3344. Glasses and contact lenses are quoted separately.
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