Updates

Our highly qualified ophthalmologists along with our friendly staff are here to provide you with the highest quality of care

We are delighted to have Dr Rahul as the newest member of our team here at East Melbourne Eye Group as we continue to provide our patients with the greatest quality of care.

Dr Rahul Chakrabarti

MBBS BMedSc MSurgEd FRANZCO

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COVID-19 clinic update

We remain open and operating as usual

We would like to reassure our patients that all staff at EMEG are following the strict recommendations provided by the Department of Health to ensure the health and safety of all of our patients, doctors and staff.

We have taken all necessary precautions in order to reduce the risk of infection.

Your appointment will be rescheduled:

If you or someone you have been in contact with have traveled overseas in the past two weeks
If you have a fever, sore throat, runny nose, cough or conjunctivitis

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, contact your GP or call the local dedicated COVID-19 hotline on 1800 675 398

Screening Patients

Please contact us to reschedule your appointment, and do not enter to the clinic if you:

Have visited any of the Department of Health (DH) listed public exposure sites in Australia during the time frames specified
Have returned from internationally in the past 14 days;
Are unwell with a fever, shortness of breath, cough or sore throat;
Have been in contact with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19;
Have had a COVID-19 test in the last 14 days;

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, your appointment will be rescheduled. Our team will offer a phone consultation where possible to assess your condition. You may be referred to your GP or hospital with an ophthalmology department that can accommodate COVID-19 patients.

As the clinic is located within the Epworth Hospital you are also subject to the hospitals visitor restrictions.

COVID-19 and your eye care

Please visit the DHHS website for current advice.

Please visit AAO-Coronavirus and your eyes for more information.

We thank you for your continued support and patience during the current situation.

Please stay safe and take care.

From the team at EMEG.

Dated 2 March 2021

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