• For any further information: 0488 997 641
  • shaun@deadly.health
CONTACT

Your Eye Health is important to us

We are committed to providing our community with high quality eye care services that are comprehensive and culturally safe. Our goal is to ensure our mob have the best possible vision and that the barriers to accessing the eye care you need are eliminated. Here’s some information about your eyes and the eye diseases that can prevent you from seeing Deadly.

Do I need an eye test?

Your eyes can tell a lot about your general health. Even if you feel there is no change in your vision, it is important to have regular eye exams. The results of the eye test enable us to provide tailored advice on how to best support not only your visual needs, but also your overall health conditions.

common eye conditions

Did you mob know that some eye conditions don’t have any signs or symptoms in their early stages? That’s why it’s important to have regular eye checks so that any changes can be found early and treatment can be organised. If you need help or are due for an eye check than contact us to arrange an appointment.

Common Eye Conditions for our mob

Cataracts

Cataracts develop over many years and problems may at first be unnoticeable. They often develop in both eyes, although each eye may be affected differently.

Cataracts are not painful and don’t make your eyes red or irritated. You’ll usually have blurred, cloudy or misty vision, or you may have small spots or patches where your vision is less clear.

Diabetic Retinopathy

If you have diabetes, you are at risk of developing Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) which can lead to vision loss or blindness if not treated. Diabetes can damage the tiny blood vessels in your eyes causing them to leak. This can result in spots of blood on your retina as well as fats or lipids leaking out affecting the parts of your eyes you need to see. In it’s early stages DR does not cause any noticeable symptoms and so you may not even know that you have it. An eye check can detect DR before you notice any changes to your vision and the treatment provided can stop it from getting worse.

Refractive Error

Refractive Error is the leading cause of vision impairment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It’s occurs when the shape of your eye prevents light from focussing correctly on your retina. There are 4 common types of Refractive Error: Nearsightedness (Myopia) makes far away objects look blurry; Farsightedness (hyperopia) makes nearby objects look blurry; Astigmatism can make far-away and nearby objects look blurry or distorted; and Presbyopia which makes it hard for 40+ adults to see things up close.

FAQ

For most people, it’s advisable to have an eye test every two years, but it’s best to attend earlier if any eye problems occur or if advised by your optometrist.

Yes. A comprehensive sight test includes checking the health of the inner and outer parts of the eye. Even if you’re happy with your vision it’s worth having a regular check-up. Eyes can be affected by a number of conditions which may be picked up early through a sight test, giving it less chance of affecting your vision. You should have an eye examination every two years or more regularly if advised by your optometrist.

If you are a current Medicare cardholder a comprehensive eye test can be bulk billed – this means you get a free eye test through Medicare.

For those who are not covered under Medicare for a bulk billed eye test, some health insurance providers may cover the cost, otherwise our eye tests are available for a small fee.

For those with a current Medicare card, you can claim a rebate on a regular eye examination.

If you are under 65 years of age, this is once every 3 years. Over 65-year-olds can claim once a year.

Deadly Enterprises will process this for you so there will be no initial cost for you, simply present your Medicare card when you arrive at your eye test appointment.