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Eye care and glasses

Free eye examinations and low cost glasses are available for concession cardholders and their dependants under the age of 16 who are listed on the concession card.

Eligibility

You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:

    Pensioner Concession Card; Health Care Card; DVA Gold Card; DVA White Card

Note: All Pensioner and Health care cardholders must have held their concession card for at least 6 months to be eligible for low cost glasses through the Victorian Eye Care Service. Holders of a Health Care Card for Child Disability and Foster Care issued in the name of the child are not eligible.

How to apply

Metropolitan residents requiring eye care due to an eye condition or disease should contact the Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital on (03) 9929 8666.

For metropolitan residents requiring glasses, contact the Victorian College of Optometry on (03) 9349 7455.

Rural residents should contact the Victorian Eye Care Service on (03) 9349 7434.

More information

For information about eye care services, visit Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

For information for metropolitan residents requiring glasses, visit Victorian College of Optometry.

For information for rural residents about eye care services, visit Victorian Eye Care Service.

Frequently asked questions

  • I just received my concession card, am I eligible?

    Yes. However, there is a 6 month waiting period for new concession cardholders eg. Pensioner and/or health care card. For further information please visit the Victorian Eye Care Service website.

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