07/05/2026
👁️ Is it time to do something about your cataracts?
Cataracts are one of the most common — and most treatable — causes of vision loss in Australia. Yet many people put off seeking help, unsure whether their symptoms are "bad enough" to act on.
Here are some signs it may be time to see an ophthalmologist:
✅ Difficulty driving, especially at night (glare, halos around lights)
✅ Struggling to read, watch TV, or recognise faces
✅ Glasses no longer giving a satisfying correction
✅ Colours appearing washed out or yellowed
✅ Your optometrist has noted a visually significant cataract
The good news: cataract surgery is safe, effective, and performed as a day procedure. Modern techniques mean most patients notice an improvement within days. For eligible patients, surgery can be performed in the public system — and for those who want to choose their surgeon, timing, and lens type, private surgery is also available.
At Northern Eye Consultants, Dr Ross MacIntyre, Dr Xavier Fagan and associates offer cataract surgery at Northpark Private Hospital in Bundoora, serving patients across Melbourne's northern suburbs.
📋 For optometrists and GPs: we welcome referrals for cataract assessment, second opinions, and complex cases including patients with corneal disease or previous refractive surgery. Urgent referrals are accommodated.
🔗 Learn more or book a referral: www.northerneyeconsultants.com.au
