Schedule of Fees – Refractive
Effective from 14th March 2024.
AE&LC reserves the right to amend its fees, terms and conditions at anytime.
| Consultations | Patient Contribution | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Assessment for laser vision correction with Optometrist | Nil | Nil rebate applicable |
| Consultation for laser vision correction with Surgeon | Nil | Nil rebate applicable |
| Initial Consultation for Refractive Lens Exchange or ICL surgery | $281.30 | $81.30 (with a valid referral) |
Post–operative aftercare consultations for 3 months following a procedure are included in the fees detailed below.
Should you require a consultation subsequent to the 3 month post-operative period, a referral from your optometrist or general practitioner will be required to ensure a Medicare rebate.
An estimate of fees specific to your treatment (Informed Financial Consent) will be given prior to surgery.
Please note that consultations assess suitability for refractive surgery only and do not include assessment for other eye conditions.
| Surgery | Patient Contribution | Medicare Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| SMILE® Pro | Payment Plan option: $3,480 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable |
| Up Front Payment In Full: $3,200 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable | |
| LASIK | Payment Plan option: $3,280 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable |
| Up Front Payment In Full: $3,000 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable | |
| PRK | Payment Plan Option: $3,180 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable |
| Up Front payment In Full: $2,900 per eye* | Nil rebate applicable | |
| Astigmatic Keratotomy – AK | $550 per eye# | Nil rebate applicable |
| Refractive Lens Exchange | $3,300 - $4,600 per eye^ | Nil rebate applicable |
| Phakic Lens Implant – PIOL / ICL | $4,350 - $5,000 per eye^ | Nil rebate applicable |
Patients are encouraged to contact their private health fund to ascertain if a rebate is applicable.
The Laser Vision Payment Plan is available from the 1 May 2024.
NOTE:
- If SMILE/LASIK/PRK is required after RLE or PIOL then a fee will be levied.
- If AK is required after RLE or PIOL a fee will be levied. This will be discussed at the time of your assessment.
- BUPA Ultimate Health Cover members who meet their eligibility criteria incur “No out of pocket” expenses for SMILE/LASIK/PRK surgery.
- A rebate may be payable by your health fund for refractive surgery.
- Fund claims may be subject to limitations imposed by the health insurer.
- There may be a small fee for drops required outside the normal postoperative period.
- Payment plans are available for selected laser vision correction procedures including SMILE® Pro, LASIK and PRK. Further information is provided here. Please do not hesitate to contact our customer service team with any questions you may have.
* Includes correction of astigmatism. # Only applies when Laser not required.
^ Additional fees for Anaesthetist will apply.