Toowoomba Cataracts

Affordable Cataract Surgery for Uninsured Patients – Improving Access to Timely Healthcare in Our Region

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Affordable Cataract Surgery
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Access to Timely Health Care
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Servicing the Toowoomba Region
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Participating Practitioners

Toowoomba Retina & Eye Logo

Ophthalmologist and Retinal Specialists


Committed to providing specialist eye services to regional and rural patients, in and around the Toowoomba region.

Cataract Surgery Lens Options

TOOWOOMBA CATARACT SERVICES

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STANDARD

  • Monofocal lens without astigmatism correction.
  • Glasses generally required for possibly all tasks postoperatively.
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OPTIMUM

  • Monofocal lens with astigmatism correction.
  • Additional costs for lens that corrects astigmatism.
  • Glasses generally required for intermediate and reading distance.
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PREMIUM

  • Extended depth of focus lens OR multifocal lens depending on patients’ suitability and post operative visual requests.
  • Additional costs for lens with increased range of vision.
  • Glasses generally required for small print with extended depth of focus and high chance of being spectacle independent with multifocal IOL.

Our aim is to provide an affordable low cost cataract surgery option for uninsured patients, and in doing so help improve access to timely health care in our region.

OUR PROCESS

Cataract surgery is generally a straightforward procedure where the cloudy lens in your eye is replaced with a clear intraocular lens (IOL). The goal is to improve your vision, and in many cases, reduce your dependence on glasses or contact lenses, depending on the type of lens chosen.


Cataract surgery can be a life-changing procedure that significantly improves quality of life.


Your journey starts with an initial consultation with an optometrist, which we offer at no cost, to assess if cataract surgery is right for you.


If you choose to go ahead with surgery, we’ll take measurements to determine the best lens type and strength for your eyes. The choice of lens will be based on your eye health and your personal vision goals. Before the surgery, you'll have another appointment with the surgeon to review your options and provide informed consent.


We are happy to see patients referred by Queensland Health.


Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our practice to schedule an appointment or if you have any questions. We're here to help!

Contact us today to find out more information

St Andrews Toowoomba

07 4580 0857


St Andrews Toowoomba

St Andrew's Hospital

280 North Street
ROCKVILLE QLD 4350