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After graduating from Adelaide Medical School in 1978, Dr Hammerton undertook postgraduate training in London where he was a lecturer at the University of London and a research fellow at the Institute of Child Health. He was a consultant Ophthalmologist at the RAH, QVH and W&CH from 1985 - 2002 and is currently a consultant with the Australian Craniofacial Unit. Dr Hammerton has a special interest in advanced cataract surgery, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration & medical laser procedure.
Since completing his training in 2000, Dr Fleming has worked as a senior visiting consultant Ophthalmologist at the QEH and a clinical lecturer in the department of surgery at the University Of Adelaide. Dr Fleming has a special interest in advanced cataract surgery. Other areas of interest include glaucoma, diabetic eye disease, macular degeneration, pterygium surgery, lid surgery and general ophthalmology. He consults and operates North Adelaide & Glenelg.
Professor Casson is the Head of the Discipline of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at Adelaide University. He is an internationally recognised ophthalmic surgeon with special interests in glaucoma, neuroprotection, ophthalmic epidemiology and translational ophthalmic research. He consults in private practice at both the North Adelaide and Glenelg rooms and operates at the Memorial Hospital.
Open Monday - Friday
Eye Surgery, Ophthalmology
By Appointment, Eye Clinic, Referrals Required, Wheelchair Access
Cataracts, Diabetes, Eye Disorders, Eyelid Disorders, Eyes
Adults
Retinal Tears, Diabetic Eye Disease, Retinal Vein Occlusions, Eyelid Disorders, Flashes and Floaters
The cost of your consultation will vary depending on the type of investigations/procedures performed. We ask that all accounts be paid in full at the time of your consultation. This will then be lodged electronically to Medicare on your behalf by our receptionists to claim the rebate. If you have registered your bank details with Medicare you will received your rebate within 24 to 48 hours. Please be aware that some procedures do not attract a rebate from Medicare.
Please allow at least 1 hour for your initial consultation. You need to allow time for time for registration investigations to be performed. Quite often patients will require their pupils to be dilated which can add to longer appointment times.
Letter of referral, current glasses used for reading and driving, Medicare, Pension or Veteran’s Affairs cards, Private Health Insurance details (this will be needed if you are being booked in for eye surgery), A list of current medications and medical history from your local doctor, Any information including scans or reports from your previous Ophthalmologists or Optometrists.
A current referral from your GP or optometrist is important as this will help to keep your Ophthalmologist up-to-date with your health conditions. This also allows you to claim a rebate from Medicare. The referral can be brought with on the day of your appointment or faxed, emailed or posted prior to you seeing the doctor. If you have a referral from another specialist this will last for 3 months, if your referral is from a General Practitioner or Optometrist this will last for 12 months.
Your Private Health Insurance will only cover costs for in-hospital procedures.
We recommend you do not drive and that you bring a driver as some drops/procedures may make it difficult to drive afterwards. You may also like to bring a pair of sunglasses to the appointment to reduce glare if your pupils have been dilated.
Your glasses will be prescribed by your Optometrist.
An Ophthalmologist is a medical doctor who has undertaken additional specialist training in the diagnosis and management of disorders of the eye and visual system. Ophthalmology training equips eye specialists to provide the full spectrum of eye care, including medical treatment and complex microsurgery. Optometrists are eye care professionals who examine eyes, give advice on visual problems, and prescribe and fit glasses or lenses.
