SECOND OPINION

Need a Second Opinion?

Second Opinions for eye disease are often important. 

We understand serious conditions can be confusing. Also, when faced with major surgery, the experience can also be frightening. 

Getting a second opinion is often a good idea where complex surgical decisions need to be made. 

What a Second Opinion Offers?

For patients looking for a second opinion, the surgeons at Eastern Suburbs Eye Specialists will confirm your diagnosis and either offer a similar treatment path to your first opinion or may offer other choices.

Not all surgeons or hospitals have access to the most advanced technology or have specialised training to perform minimally invasive or advanced surgeries.

A second opinion can often expand your treatment options. Some choices could include: 
  • Progressive diagnostics
  • Advanced techniques
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • New surgical technologies 
  • Different Procedural locations
  • Different Post Op Care Programs

Confirm Your Diagnosis

Whether a second opinion confirms your pathway or suggests additional tests, being clear about your next step is important.

Some conditions look alike on initial imaging, and an accurate diagnosis is absolutely critical to creating the best treatment plan. 

If we have any reason to believe your diagnosis needs confirmation, we may recommend additional advanced imaging or other tests to verify your condition.

Assess Your Risk

Further considerations that the specialist could use in your assessment are:
  • Age and Health - treatment options often depend on a patient’s age and general health, medical and family history
  • Risk - Different treatment options carry different risks

Make a Recommendation

Eastern Suburbs Eye Specialists surgeons will supply a written report with clear recommendations about a course of treatment that is believed to be best for you.

Typically your report can be available within two to three days of receiving your images and other clinical information.

Final Decision

The ultimate decision is yours to make, but rest assured that our surgeons want to help you make the right choice.

Next Step

If you are experiencing any symptoms of eye disease or are concerned about any eye problem that may require further investigation, we would advise that you see your general practitioner or optometrist and possibly obtain a referral to see our surgeons.


Eastern Suburbs Eye Specialists Surgeons can offer specialised help, advice on a possible diagnosis, further investigations and suitable treatment. Contact our rooms by calling 02 9389 4840 to make an appointment.