ADULT EYE TESTS

We see adults too, with the same care.

Full eye tests for parents, teens 15 and over, and grandparents: vision, glasses and contact lenses, and the health of your eyes. $110, with a Medicare rebate of up to $67.85.

$110 · Medicare rebate appliesRetinal photos and OCT availableOrtho-K suitability scan included
Dr Lam examining an adult patient at the slit lamp
WHO IT'S FOR

Parents, teens 15 and over, and grandparents

Three generations of a family relaxing together on a couch at home
Illustrative image

Due for a check

Every two years for most adults, and every year from 65 or with diabetes.

Eyes working harder

Screens, reading or night driving getting harder, including the change to reading glasses after 40.

A family history

Glaucoma or macular degeneration in the family means checks matter more.

Eye health checks →

Curious about Ortho-K or lenses

A suitability scan of the front of the eye is part of the test.

WHAT IS INCLUDED

A proper look, not a quick refraction

Vision and prescription

Distance and near, with an accurate prescription for glasses or contact lenses.

Eye health

The front and back of the eye, checked for the common conditions of each age.

Eye pressure

A screening check for glaucoma.

Digital retinal photo

A record of the back of your eye to compare year to year.

Focusing and teaming

Useful for screen strain, headaches and reading fatigue.

Ortho-K suitability

A quick scan of the front of the eye if you are curious about glasses-free days.

Dr Lam examining a patient at the slit lamp
WHAT HAPPENS

Your adult eye test, step by step

  1. 1A conversation first. Your vision, work and screens, general health, medications and family eye history.
  2. 2Vision and prescription. Distance and near, for glasses or contact lenses.
  3. 3Eye pressure. A gentle rebound probe that barely touches the eye. No air puff.
  4. 4Eye health. The front and back of the eye, with a retinal photo to compare year to year, and an OCT scan if it is needed.
  5. 5Results, explained. What we found, what it means and when to come back, before you leave.

Allow 30 minutes to an hour. Drops to widen the pupils only if needed; bring sunglasses just in case.

WATCH

What an adult eye test can find

From Dr Lam's YouTube channel. Each one is under a minute.

A retinal photo with a small bright crystal in a blood vessel YOUTUBE · NOV 2025 0:46
A cholesterol crystal found at a routine eye test
A close-up of a rebound tonometer probe touching an eye in slow motion YOUTUBE · AUG 2025 0:11
Eye pressure without the air puff
ALSO FOR ADULTS

More than an eye test

Dry eye

Gritty, watery or tired eyes, assessed and treated.

Dry eye →

Contact lenses

First fits, re-fits and specialty lenses.

Contact lenses →

Eye health checks

Glaucoma and diabetes monitoring with OCT.

Eye health checks →

Ortho-K

Overnight lenses for glasses-free days.

Ortho-K →
WHAT IT COSTS

Fees

Private billing is what allows longer appointments with the same clinician. Any extra test is explained and priced before we do it.

FEEMEDICARE REBATEYOU PAY ABOUT
Adult eye test
Ages 15+ · 30 min to 1 hour
$110up to $67.85*about $42
Follow-up visit
15–30 min
$65$34.00$31
OCT scan and retinal photo
When clinically needed
$87Some health funds$87
Contact lens fitting: strong prescriptions
Short- or long-sighted by 5.00 or more, astigmatism of 3.00 or more, or a 3.00 difference between the eyes · one Medicare-covered fitting every 3 years
Bulk billedPaid by Medicare$0
Contact lens fitting: other prescriptions
New fits: fitting, teaching and aftercare
$175No Medicare rebate$175

*The Medicare rebate depends on your age and what we do on the day. We claim it from Medicare for you, unless Medicare asks you to claim it yourself. Health fund claims for glasses and contact lenses can be made on the spot, or with an itemised receipt.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions adults ask

Do you see adults, or only children?

Both. Dr Lam sees adults for eye tests, dry eye, contact lenses and eye health monitoring.

Can I book at the same time as my child?

Yes. Book back-to-back appointments online, or call us.

Do you sell glasses?

Yes, with a range of adult frames on site. You are also welcome to take your prescription elsewhere.

When you're ready, we're here.

Choose a time online, or call and we'll help you find the right appointment.