Suite 5, Northpark Hospital, 135 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083Phone: 03 9466 8822
Northern Eye Consultants

For Referrers

For Referrers

Information for GPs and optometrists referring patients to Northern Eye Consultants.

Referral Phone

03 9466 8822

Referral Fax

03 9466 8833

Hours

Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm

How to Refer

We welcome referrals from general practitioners and optometrists across Melbourne's northern suburbs and beyond. To refer a patient, please provide a written referral letter either by post, fax, or secure messaging.

Our reception team will contact the patient directly to arrange an appointment time. If you would prefer to call us to discuss a referral first, please don't hesitate to contact our practice.

Referral methods

Fax

03 9466 8833

Secure Messaging

Available via HealthLink and other secure messaging platforms.

HealthLink EDI: nthneyec

Post

Suite 5, Northpark Hospital Consulting Rooms, 135 Plenty Road, Bundoora VIC 3083

Referral information to include

To help us triage and prepare for your patient's appointment, please include the following information in your referral:

Patient name, date of birth, and contact details
Medicare number
Reason for referral and presenting complaint
Relevant past ocular and medical history
Current medications (especially eye drops, anticoagulants, steroids)
Current visual acuity (if measured)
Relevant investigation results (OCT, visual fields, etc.)
Any relevant imaging available electronically
Urgency of the referral
Whether you wish to be addressed specifically to one of our doctors

Urgent Referrals

For urgent or semi-urgent referrals, please call us directly on 03 9466 8822. Our team will prioritise the appointment and advise on the appropriate timeframe.

Conditions requiring urgent review include:

  • •Sudden loss or change in vision
  • •New onset floaters or flashes
  • •Suspected retinal detachment
  • •Sudden painful red eye
  • •Acute angle closure glaucoma
  • •Chemical or traumatic eye injury
  • •Suspected giant cell arteritis
  • •New diplopia or ptosis
Call 03 9466 8822

After Hours & Emergencies

Northern Eye Consultants operates Monday to Friday during business hours. For after-hours eye emergencies, patients should present to their nearest hospital emergency department with ophthalmology services, such as the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

Our doctors provide after-hours cover for their patients via the on-call arrangements at Northpark Private Hospital. If you have an acute concern for an established patient, please contact the hospital switchboard.

Referral Forms

While we accept referrals in any written format, we have developed a standard referral form to simplify the referral process. You are welcome to download and use this form, or to use your own practice letterhead.

PDF

General Referral Form

Standard referral form for new patients. Covers all specialties offered at Northern Eye Consultants.

Download
PDF

Cataract Referral Form

Referral form specifically for patients being referred for cataract assessment and surgery.

Download

Subspecialty Expertise

Our team covers a broad range of ophthalmology subspecialties. When referring, you can address your referral to a specific doctor if you are seeking a particular subspecialty:

Cataract Surgery

Phacoemulsification with premium IOL options

Glaucoma

Medical, laser, and surgical management

Medical Retina

AMD, diabetic retinopathy, intravitreal injections

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Optic nerve, visual pathways, eye movements — Dr Rogan Fraser

Oculoplastics

Eyelid and orbital conditions

Corneal Disease

Keratoconus, corneal infections

Refractive Surgery

LASIK, PRK, refractive lens exchange

Diabetic Eye Disease

Screening, monitoring, and treatment

Paediatric Ophthalmology

Children's eye conditions and amblyopia

General Ophthalmology

Comprehensive eye exams and routine care