- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
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Research & impact
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Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
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Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Publications
- Volunteer in our research studies
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Research groups
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB
- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
-
Research & impact
Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB

The Red Eye Clinic provides services for patients who experience acute ocular signs or visual symptoms. Appointments for patients will be scheduled depending on urgency of presentation, with most patients being seen on the same day.
Examples of what we manage:
Conjunctivitis
Keratitis
Sudden changes in vision
Foreign bodies
Swollen eyelids
Painful eyes
Ocular allergies
Contact lens related problems
Frequently asked questions
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Examinations are available to UNSW staff, students and the general public at no cost to patients during term. You do NOT need a Medicare Card.
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Referrals are not necessary but we welcome referrals from other health care providers, as the Red Eye Clinic provides a fast and responsive alternative pathway for acute eye care.
Our service will help to indicate whether further referral to other appropriate medical practitioner or hospital is required.
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The time taken for your comprehensive eye examination may vary depending on the type difficulties you are having with your eyes. As a general guideline we allow 40minutes – 1 hour, which includes the initial testing as well as discussions about treatment options and recommendations. Review appointments are usually shorter.
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Your current spectacles (and/or spectacle prescriptions)
A list of any regular medications, eye drops and any known allergies
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In order to comprehensively evaluate your eye health, your eye examination may include the instillation of eye drops. Some may cause temporary blurry vision which will affect your ability to drive for up to four hours after the examination.
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As part of our complete service, the UNSW Optometry Clinic has a wide selection of eyedrops. We have experts to advise you on the most eyedrops to suit your condition and circumstances.
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This service is available Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, when an optometrist will be available during these hours. The clinic remains open all year, except during compulsory university shut-down period during Christmas breaks.
Contact us
For all enquiries and to book an appointment please email:
The Red Eye Clinic
Email: optomclinic@unsw.edu.au
Telephone: +61 2 9385 6859
Looking to give back?
You can volunteer in our studies at UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science.