Eye Clinic - Sydney

Book Your Assessment To See How We Can Make It Happen For You!

No more having to hunt for glasses or struggle with contact lenses. No need to bring along all of your extra glasses and contact supplies

Excellent Visual Outcomes: 67% of cataract surgeries 6/5 (20/16) or better without glasses, 94% 6/7.5 (20/25) or better

99% of Laser Vision Correction patients 20/25 or better without glasses

Safely optimising vision using state of the art diagnostic, laser and surgical techniques and technology

Meticulous attention to detail ensuring your vision is protected

Enjoy Life Without Glasses or Contacts

Book Your Free Laser Vision Assessment to see how we can make it happen for you!

No more having to hunt for glasses or struggle with contact lenses. No need to bring along all of your extra glasses and contact supplies

Excellent Visual Outcomes: 67% of cataract surgeries 6/5 (20/16) or better without glasses, 94% 6/7.5 (20/25) or better

99% of Laser Vision Correction patients 20/25 or better without glasses

Safely optimising vision using state of the art diagnostic, laser and surgical techniques and technology

Meticulous attention to detail ensuring your vision is protected

At Vision Clinic we use state-of-the-art diagnostic and laser technology to provide you with a comprehensive assessment and management of your eye condition. Whatever condition you’re suffering from, Dr Kumar’s 19 years of experience ensures that you’ll receive a tailored and innovative treatment plan.

So if you’re looking for an expert ophthalmologist and eye clinic in Sydney, you should contact Dr Kumar today. His experience carrying out thousands of cataract and refractive surgery procedures ensures that your vision will be both protected and optimised to ensure the best possible outcome.

Services We Offer

At our clinic, we offer many different services to optimise your vision:

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Common Conditions
We Treat

Below is a list of the common conditions we treat at Vision Clinic Sydney:

  • Cataract
  • Long-sightedness
  • Short-sightedness
  • Presbyopia
  • Astigmatism
  • Keratoconus, Post LASIK ectasia and Pellucid
  • Marginal Degeneration
  • Pterygium
  • Fuchs’ Endothelial Dystrophy
  • Glaucoma

Are You a New Patient?

Do you want freedom from contact lenses or glasses? Get your complimentary laser vision screening today to see if you are ready for laser vision surgery.

During this consultation, we aim to determine your candidacy for laser vision correction. ou will be assessed by our highly qualified orthoptist and Dr Nikhil Kumar at your first appointment.

Determine your vision and lifestyle requirements based on your daily activities

Take a thorough clinical history to ascertain general and ocular health

Perform a series of eye examinations and investigations

Discuss test results and provide an explanation of their meaning

Your surgeon will discuss potential surgical options suitable for you

Plan procedure dates and organise surgery

Are You a New Patient?

Take Advantage Our Complimentary Vision Assessment to See How We Can Make it Happen for You!

During this consultation, we aim to assess your vision and determine the treatment or surgery that is suitable for you. You will be assessed by our highly qualified vision screening technician.

Determine your vision and lifestyle requirements based on your daily activities

Take a thorough clinical history to ascertain general and ocular health

Perform a series of eye examinations and investigations

Discuss test results and provide an explanation of their meaning

Your surgeon will discuss potential surgical options suitable for you

Plan procedure dates and organise surgery

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Through the Lens: A Patient's Handbook to Cataract Surgery and Visual Restoration

Why Choose Us

Dr Kumar has over 19 years of experience and performed thousands of cataract and refractive procedures.
He prides himself on providing excellent quality of service and surgical outcomes.

Excellent Visual Outcomes:

An overwhelming number of cataract surgery patients can now enjoy the benefits of presbyopia correcting IOLs. These patients enjoy excellent distance and intermediate vision without glasses - appropriate candidates may also attain near unaided.

Laser Vision Correction Success:

The vast majority of patients undergoing laser vision correction attain 20/20 vision or better without the need for glasses or contact lenses, underlining the procedure's safety, efficacy and reliability.

State-of-the-Art Techniques:

Vision is optimised safely through the use of cutting-edge diagnostic, laser, and surgical technologies, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Meticulous Attention to Detail:

Every procedure is conducted with an unwavering focus on precision, safeguarding your vision and ensuring the best possible outcomes.

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Meet Dr Nikhil L. Kumar

BMED GradDipMed(RefCatSurg) MPH FRANZCO FWCRSVS

Medical Director and Principal Ophthalmic Surgeon

Dr Kumar is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with specific and extensive training in many different forms of laser surgery. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Newcastle and earned a Masters of Public Health degree from the University of NSW. He completed his Ophthalmology Fellowship training at the Sydney Eye Hospital. He later completed a Cornea and Refractive Fellowship at the University of Toronto and has been in private practice in Sydney since 2009.

Dr Kumar chose ophthalmology because he was fascinated by the complexity of the eye and vision. He is enabled by superior technology and surgical techniques available within ophthalmology to provide his patients with the best vision possible.

Meet Dr Nikhil L. Kumar

ophthalmologist sydney

BMED GradDipMed(RefCatSurg) MPH FRANZCO FWCRSVS

Medical Director and Principal Ophthalmic Surgeon

Dr Kumar is an Ophthalmic Surgeon with specific and extensive training in many different forms of laser surgery. He graduated in Medicine from the University of Newcastle and earned a Masters of Public Health degree from the University of NSW. He completed his Ophthalmology Fellowship training at the Sydney Eye Hospital. He later completed a Cornea and Refractive Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He has been in private practice in Sydney since 2009.

Dr Kumar chose ophthalmology because he was fascinated by the complexity of the eye and vision. He is enabled by superior technology and surgical techniques available within ophthalmology to provide his patients with the best vision possible.

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Common Conditions We Treat

  • Long-sightedness
  • Short-sightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Medical retina conditions
  • Presbyopia
  • Pterygium
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Higher Order Aberration

Scheduling Your
First Appointment

For your first appointment, you will need a referral letter from your General Practitioner or Optometrist. You can still be seen at the practice without a referral, but will not be able to claim a Medicare rebate for the consultation or any tests/procedures you may have performed at the clinic.

You can download the referral PDF form or submit it online.

Please bring:

  • Any prescription glasses that you wear
  • Sunglasses or a hat as your eyes may be dilated during the consultation and this will make you more sensitive to light. You may not be able to read or drive for 4 hours after your appointment.
  • A list of current medications and details of your medical history
  • Your Medicare card, private health fund card and pension card if you have them.
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Scheduling Your
&nbsp&nbsp&nbspFirst Appointment

For your first appointment, you will need a referral letter from your General Practitioner or Optometrist. You can still be seen at the practice without a referral, but will not be able to claim a Medicare rebate for the consultation or any tests/procedures you may have performed at the clinic.

You can download the referral PDF form or submit it online.

Please bring:

 

  • Any prescription glasses that you wear
  • Sunglasses or a hat as your eyes may be dilated during the consultation and this will make you more sensitive to light. You may not be able to read or drive four 4 hours after your appointment.
  • A list of current medications and details of your medical history
  • Your Medicare card, private health fund card and pension card if you have them.
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Common Conditions     We Treat

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  • Long-sightedness
  • Short-sightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Astigmatism
  • Cataracts
  • Medical retina conditions
  • Presbyopia
  • Pterygium
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Higher Order Aberration

Scheduling Your
   First Appointment

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For your first appointment, you will need a referral letter from your General Practitioner or Optometrist. You can still be seen at the practice without a referral, but will not be able to claim a Medicare rebate for the consultation or any tests/procedures you may have performed at the clinic.

You can download the referral PDF form or submit it online.

Please bring:

 

  • Any prescription glasses that you wear
  • Sunglasses or a hat as your eyes may be dilated during the consultation and this will make you more sensitive to light. You may not be able to read or drive four 4 hours after your appointment.
  • A list of current medications and details of your medical history
  • Your Medicare card, private health fund card and pension card if you have them.

Need Payment Options?

We provide flexible payment plans for any surgical procedures at Vision Clinic Sydney. This means less time worrying and more time to focus on what’s really important – you.

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Our locations in Sydney

Vision Clinic Sydney
Level 6/229 Macquarie St,
Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
+61 2 9222 9188
+61 2 9223 1299
reception@visionclinicsydney.com.au

Chatswood Private Hospital
1/38B Albert Ave.
Chatswood NSW 2067
02 9413 4822

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any more questions about our eye clinic in Sydney, please don’t hesitate to contact us today. In the meantime see our FAQs below that may provide you with the additional information you’re looking for.

LASIK surgery, a form of ophthalmic surgery, entails creating a thin flap in the cornea to access and reshape the underlying light-sensitive tissue with a laser. This corrects the refractive error, improving vision.

Yes, you can undergo laser eye correction surgery for astigmatism. Advanced laser eye surgeries are designed to precisely reshape the cornea, effectively correcting astigmatism alongside other refractive errors.

Laser eye surgery is generally painless due to numbing drops applied beforehand. Some patients may feel pressure or mild discomfort, but the eye surgeon ensures the procedure is as comfortable as possible.

A laser eye surgery procedure typically takes about 15-30 minutes. The actual laser application is brief, often lasting just a few seconds to a minute per eye.

Laser eye surgery is often considered elective and may not be covered by standard health insurance plans. It’s advisable to consult with your provider to understand any potential ophthalmic surgery benefits.

Laser eye surgery is often considered elective and may not be covered by standard health insurance plans. It’s advisable to consult with your provider to understand any potential ophthalmic surgery benefits.

The ideal time for laser eye surgery is when your prescription has stabilised and you’ve discussed your options with a qualified eye surgeon. They can assess your eye health and determine the best time for surgery based on your specific refractive error and lifestyle needs.

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