Patient Info
What you’ll need to bring to your initial consultation
Please bring your Medicare card and if you have private health insurance, your health card. You’ll need to bring a referral from your GP or optometrist too. Anything related to your eye care will need to be brought along too: your current glasses, eye drops or any medication you’re taking.
Pricing
We can’t give you an accurate price for your procedure before we’ve completed your initial consultation. However, once we’ve had the opportunity to understand your eye condition, its progression, and its impact on your life and vision, then we will be able to give you an accurate price estimate.
The medical gap scheme
Dr Ryan participates in the “medical gap scheme”. This is designed to minimise the costs associated with private health care. This agreement caps the amount you are expected to contribute to your surgery. Most health insurance policies restrict this amount to a maximum of $500.
Getting to QEI
You can find maps, directions, and our best recommendations for public transport to the Queensland Eye Institute on our Location page.
QEI Woolloongabba
- 87 Ipswich Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
- (07) 3239 5000
- Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Patient Information Documents
You’ll receive a handout with everything you need to know about your condition or procedure following your initial consultation. You can find these below as well.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
You can call the Queensland Eye Institute on (07) 3239 5000 and speak to the reception team to arrange a time and date to see Dr Ryan.
Yes, having a valid referral letter from your GP or optometrist ensures that the reception team can process your Medicare rebate.
Yes, we have parking on-site. The car park is independently run and has associated fees.
Each patient receives a fee schedule prior to their consultation including the eligible Medicare rebate associated with the service. Any patient requiring surgery will be notified of any out of pocket costs prior to their operation.
Yes, many patients choose to self-fund their medical care. Dr Ryan performs a high volume of cataract surgeries for patients without health insurance who prefer the convenience and expertise of the private system. Each patient is given a detailed quote regarding out-of-pocket expenses. No patient will ever feel obligated to proceed with an operation they can not afford.
A higher standard of care for eye conditions.
Book your appointment below or call our eye centre to schedule your consultation. Our friendly team is happy to answer any questions you may have.
Or call us on (07) 3239 5000
