Low cost eye care
All optical stores offer basic eye checks by qualified optometrists. Under Medicare you are entitled to one bulk bill basic eye test every 2 years.
The Australian College of Optometry (OCO) provides accessible and low cost eye care services to eligible Victorians.
For clinic locations in Melbourne visit here.
For an appointment in regional Victoria, contact your nearest (Victorian Eyecare Scheme (VES) optometrist.
Eligibility
You are eligible to attend the clinics if you have:
- a Pensioner Concession Card; or
- a Health Care Card
The clinics provide a full range of eye care services including:
- comprehensive eye examinations
- diagnosis and management of ocular disease
- children’s services
- contact lens services
- visual fields clinic
- disability services
- low vision services
- outreach programs
For general enquiries phone 03 9349 7400 or visit the Australian College of Optometry website for further information.