Is an eye test covered by Medicare?

A standard sight test by an optometrist generally attracts a Medicare rebate. Some tests - specialised imaging, contact lens fitting - are not covered and are charged separately.

Why do glasses cost so much more than the test?

The test is the consultation; the glasses are the product. Frames and lenses are priced separately, and lens coatings and higher-index materials add significantly. Ask for the itemised quote.

Can I use my own frame and just get new lenses?

Usually yes, subject to the frame being in usable condition and the lens shape being compatible. Practices differ on whether they will fit lenses to a frame they did not supply.

How often should I have my eyes tested?

Commonly every two years for adults with no problems, and more often with age, diabetes, glaucoma risk or a family history. Your optometrist should tell you the interval that applies to you.

Best Optometrists in Hobart

1 optometrist across Hobart and the surrounding area, ranked — with what each business actually does, taken from their own websites.

About optometrists in Hobart

Hobart sits between the Derwent estuary and kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and the city runs from the heritage streets of Battery Point and North Hobart out through the northern suburbs and Glenorchy to the eastern shore and south toward the Huon. It is the state's largest centre but still a small city by mainland standards, so most services are within a short drive of the CBD. Winter brings frost in the Derwent Valley and snow on the mountain, and the weather changes fast enough that plans made on a Monday are often remade by Friday.

The ranking

Featured listings are marked and appear first. The remaining businesses are ordered editorially by what we could verify from their own material. Order is not a paid ranking, and we do not list businesses we cannot confirm.

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Precision Eye Clinic

Sandy Bay, 7005 ·

Precision Eye Clinic provides eye tests and glasses in Sandy Bay.
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+61 3 6288 8188 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

80 Queen Street, Sandy Bay, 7005
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Optometrists in Hobart — common questions

Is an eye test covered by Medicare?: A standard sight test by an optometrist generally attracts a Medicare rebate. Some tests - specialised imaging, contact lens fitting - are not covered and are charged separately.
Why do glasses cost so much more than the test?: The test is the consultation; the glasses are the product. Frames and lenses are priced separately, and lens coatings and higher-index materials add significantly. Ask for the itemised quote.
Can I use my own frame and just get new lenses?: Usually yes, subject to the frame being in usable condition and the lens shape being compatible. Practices differ on whether they will fit lenses to a frame they did not supply.
How often should I have my eyes tested?: Commonly every two years for adults with no problems, and more often with age, diabetes, glaucoma risk or a family history. Your optometrist should tell you the interval that applies to you.

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