Eye Care

About UFS Eye Care

Here at UFS Healthcare, we have a genuine commitment to empowering more people to live longer, healthier lives. We have a proud history of caring for local generations in the Ballarat region for over 140 years, offering a variety of health services. Now, that variety is even greater.

Introducing UFS Eye Care. Now offering best-in-class service and quality to improve the eye health of our community. With over 50% of the population requiring access to optical services, UFS is excited to increase the availability of this essential health service.

For more information on the range of services offered by UFS Eye Care, click here. 

To contact UFS Eye Care, click here.

Bulk-billing at UFS Eye Care

At UFS, we’re committed to making quality healthcare accessible to all. Your eye health is vital to your quality of life, so we want to ensure you’re getting the care you need.

UFS Eye Care offers bulk-billing for eye tests according to Medicare’s eligibility guidelines:

- If you are under 65, you are eligible for a bulk-billed eye test every three years

- If you are 65 and over, you are eligible for a bulk-billed eye test every year.

For testing or treatment outside of these specific eligibility guidelines, UFS Eye Care will bulk-bill whenever appropriate. In some instances, your optometrist may need to charge an out-of-pocket fee for your consultation or extra testing. We will explain any charges and the importance of extra tests or treatment beforehand, during your assessment.

If you have questions about the cost of your eye care needs, we’re here to help. Simply call us on 5333 5707.