Ophthalmologist Near Watsonia, Melbourne
Specialist eye care for Watsonia residents — in Melbourne's northern suburbs at Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora.
Northern Eye Consultants is Watsonia's nearest specialist ophthalmology clinic, located at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora , conveniently accessible via Plenty Road. Watsonia sits directly on the Plenty Road corridor, making the journey to Northpark one of the shortest of any suburb we serve. Our team of seven FRANZCO-certified ophthalmologists provides the full spectrum of eye care including cataract surgery, glaucoma management, medical retina, and refractive surgery.
Watsonia and Watsonia North residents have convenient access to specialist ophthalmology without needing to travel to Melbourne's CBD. Northpark Private Hospital is a modern day surgery and specialist consulting facility with on-site surgical theatres, meaning pre-operative assessment, surgery, and post-operative follow-up can all be completed at the same address.
Specialist Eye Services Available
Northern Eye Consultants provides the full range of subspecialty ophthalmology services at our Bundoora location, covering surgical and medical eye conditions across all age groups.
How to Get Here from Watsonia
Northpark Private Hospital is located at 135 Plenty Road, Bundoora, accessible from across Melbourne's northern suburbs via Plenty Road and the Metropolitan Ring Road. Ample parking is available on site.
Patients in Watsonia can access subspecialist cataract surgery at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora without travelling to Melbourne's CBD. Northpark Private Hospital is accessible from Watsonia via Plenty Road and the Metropolitan Ring Road, with ample parking on site. All pre-operative assessments, surgery, and post-operative reviews are conducted at Northpark, meaning patients do not need to travel to multiple locations for their care.
Northern Eye Consultants also sees patients from Watsonia who are considering laser refractive surgery or refractive lens exchange as an alternative to glasses or contact lenses. Pre-operative workup including corneal topography, pachymetry, and biometry, as well as all post-operative reviews, are conducted at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora. Laser refractive procedures including LASIK and PRK are performed at a partnered laser facility. Refractive lens exchange, which uses the same technique as cataract surgery to correct refractive error and eliminate the future risk of cataracts, is performed at Northpark Private Hospital. A GP or optometrist referral is required for a consultation.
Book an Appointment
A referral from your GP or optometrist is required for Medicare rebates. Ask your referrer to address it to Dr Ross MacIntyre (or any available ophthalmologist), Northern Eye Consultants, Bundoora.