Bass Coast

Cataract Surgery Consultations in Wonthaggi

Subspecialist cataract surgery assessments at Bass Coast Eye Centre in Wonthaggi. Surgery performed at Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora.

Dr Ross MacIntyre consults at Bass Coast Eye Centre in Wonthaggi, providing cataract surgery assessments and follow-up care for patients in the Gippsland region, South Gippsland, and the Bass Coast. Cataract surgery is performed at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora. Pre-operative consultations, biometry, and post-operative reviews are conducted at Bass Coast Eye Centre, meaning most of your care can be managed locally without travelling to Melbourne.

About Dr Ross MacIntyre

Dr Ross MacIntyre is a subspecialist ophthalmologist with fellowship training in cornea, complex cataract, and refractive surgery from the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. He has personally performed over 7,000 cataract surgeries including routine and complex cases. He holds FRANZCO and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is a RANZCO RACE Examiner and Examiner in Chief for the Melbourne Clinical Examination and holds a public staff specialist appointment at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.

For more on cataract surgery experience and the relationship between surgical volume and outcomes, see the companion article. For detail on intraocular lens options, the full guide is available on corneaeyedoctor.com.

Cataract Surgery at Bass Coast Eye Centre

Dr MacIntyre consults at Bass Coast Eye Centre in Wonthaggi for cataract surgery assessments. Your consultation will include a full examination of your eyes, measurement of your visual acuity, assessment of the cataract, and biometry to calculate the power of your lens implant. The full range of intraocular lens options is available including standard monofocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, extended depth of focus lenses, and trifocal lenses.

Surgery is performed at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora. Most patients require two to three visits to Wonthaggi (pre-operative consultation and post-operative reviews) with the surgery itself in Bundoora. This arrangement minimises travel for Gippsland patients while ensuring surgery is performed in an accredited private hospital with a dedicated ophthalmic theatre.

For guidance on what to expect at your consultation, including what measurements are taken and what questions to ask, see the consultation guide. For guidance on cataract surgery recovery, the full guide is available on corneaeyedoctor.com.

How to Book

A referral from your GP or optometrist is required. Referrals can be addressed to Dr Ross MacIntyre, Bass Coast Eye Centre, Wonthaggi, or to Dr Ross MacIntyre, Northern Eye Consultants, Northpark Private Hospital, Bundoora. Contact Northern Eye Consultants on (03) 9466 8822 to arrange an appointment at Wonthaggi.

Bass Coast Eye Centre

Wonthaggi

212 Graham Street

Wonthaggi VIC 3995

(03) 5672 4300
Book a Consultation

A GP or optometrist referral is required

Dr Ross MacIntyre MD FRANZCO

  • Fellowship, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins
  • Corneal Fellowship, Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
  • FRANZCO, Fellow RANZCO
  • Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology
  • RANZCO RACE Examiner since 2019, Examiner in Chief Melbourne
  • Staff Specialist, RVEEH Cornea Unit
  • 7,000+ cataract surgeries performed
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Patient Questions

Frequently Asked Questions — Cataract Surgery Wonthaggi

Does Dr MacIntyre perform cataract surgery in Wonthaggi?
Dr MacIntyre consults at Bass Coast Eye Centre in Wonthaggi for cataract surgery assessments and post-operative reviews. Surgery is performed at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora. Most of your care can be managed locally in Wonthaggi with surgery in Bundoora.
How do I get a referral for cataract surgery at Bass Coast Eye Centre?
Ask your GP or optometrist for a referral to Dr Ross MacIntyre at Bass Coast Eye Centre, Wonthaggi, or at Northern Eye Consultants, Bundoora. Contact our rooms on (03) 9466 8822.
What cataract lens options are available at Bass Coast Eye Centre?
The full range of intraocular lens options is available including standard monofocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, extended depth of focus lenses, and trifocal lenses. Lens selection is discussed at your consultation based on your eye measurements and visual goals.
How far is Northpark Private Hospital from Wonthaggi?
Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora is approximately 120 kilometres from Wonthaggi via the South Gippsland Highway and Monash Freeway, typically 90 minutes to two hours drive. Most patients require only one or two visits to Bundoora for the surgery itself.

Book a Cataract Consultation in Wonthaggi

Consulting at Bass Coast Eye Centre, Wonthaggi. A GP or optometrist referral is required.