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Ophthalmology input into patient care is a critical part of CFEH’s patient care.  This is undertaken at CFEH both virtually (review of scans and reports) and through direct patient consults (glaucoma management clinic) as required, depending on the nature of the consultation findings and results.

Helene received her Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Science from The University of New South Wales, receiving the Specsavers Prize for Excellence in Patient Management and the BOC Ophthalmic Instruments Prize.  She has worked in corporate optometric practices and has recently joined the Centre for Eye Health in 2022.  Helene is interested in giving affordable and accessible eye care to culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, especially in western Sydney.

Nicola graduated with a Master of Clinical Optometry and Bachelor of Science (Vision Science) from the University of New South Wales, where she received several university awards. Prior to joining CFEH, she worked in regional private practice and developed her interest in ocular disease management. She has a passion for improving patient health and visual outcomes, with a focus on early diagnosis, patient education and communication.

Tania completed her Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Clinical Optometry from The University of New South Wales. She works in both corporate optometric practice and the Centre for Eye Health. Through both these experiences, she has developed an interest in treating posterior ocular diseases and reducing preventable blindness in the community.

Nicole completed her Bachelor of Optometry and Bachelor of Science (Vis Sci) at the University of New South Wales. She has worked in full scope practice since graduating with particular interest in early detection and intervention of ocular pathology. She is also a clinical optometrist supervisor at the UNSW School of Optometry and finds the teaching and education of the newer generation extremely rewarding

Gordon is originally from Canada and was recruited to the Royal North Shore Hospital in 2001. He has 19 years experience working with NSW Health as an epidemiologist across all areas of medicine.

We are a referral-only centre. To make an appointment you first need to be referred by your healthcare provider.

CFEH General Clinic

Eligible patients can be referred to CFEH for either assessment or management services.  A patient who does not meet the eligibility criteria can be referred for specific advanced imaging at selected OPSM stores around Sydney at a cost of $90 to the patient (further information below), or they can be referred to a private ophthalmologist.