LU·Urgent Is it urgent?

How soon should you be seen?

Tick what's happening. If in doubt, call us, or call 000 in an emergency.

LU·02 Guide

What's happening?

Is it urgent?

Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyesA chemical splash, or something sharp in the eyeA blow to the eye with pain or changed visionNew flashes of light or a shower of new floatersA curtain or shadow across part of your visionA red, painful eye, especially with blurred vision or light hurtingA contact lens wearer with a red, sore eyeGradually blurrier visionTired eyes or headaches after screens

This guide isn't a diagnosis. If you're worried, call us, or call 000 in an emergency.

LU·03 After hours

When we're closed.

EmergencyCall 000

Or go to the nearest emergency department for sudden vision loss, injuries or chemical splashes.

Not sure?Call a health line

healthdirect: 1800 022 222, 24 hours, with a registered nurse.

Next morningCall us at 8:30

We keep same-day appointments for urgent problems.

LU·04 Book

Time for a check?

Forty-five minutes, unhurried, and bulk billed when Medicare covers it.

Book an eye test