Dr Simon ChenCataract & Retina SurgeonA clear path from the first conversation to understanding what comes next.
Contact Vision Eye Institute for appointments and referral enquiries.
Bring your questions to the consultation and assessment.
Consider the benefits, trade-offs and next steps.
Discuss treatment and follow-up with your care team.
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Bring your referral, previous scans, current glasses and a list of medications. Write down any questions you would like to ask.
Your eyes may need dilating drops. Arrange someone to drive you home and bring sunglasses. The clinic can advise on your appointment arrangements.
Referral questionsDr Chen will discuss your symptoms, examine your eyes and consider scan findings alongside your priorities and any other eye conditions.
He will explain your options, their benefits and risks, and what recovery may involve. You will have time to ask questions. For some eyes, monitoring or a different approach may be more appropriate than surgery.
Useful questions include: What is happening in my eye? What are the options and trade-offs? What happens next?
Questions about your eyesIf your eyes have been dilated, vision can be blurred and light-sensitive for several hours. Do not drive while your vision is affected.
The clinic team will explain treatment arrangements and follow-up where needed. Contact the team if you are unsure about any instructions.
Follow-up arrangementsFor practical arrangements, phone 02 9424 9999.
VEI offers a free Chinese Patient Liaison service for patients attending its Sydney clinics, with support in Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay.
Call (02) 9052 1886 for appointment bookings and enquiries. You can leave a voicemail outside business hours.
You can request the liaison to translate during your appointment or surgical booking. This translation service must be booked in advance and may be provided in person or by video conference.
All bookings and arrangements are made through VEI.
VEI Chinese language service flyer (English and Simplified Chinese, PDF)If you have a referral from your GP or optometrist, bring it with you. If you are unsure what is required, the VEI team can advise.
Bring your questions about cataracts, retinal health and how different conditions may affect your care.
Follow-up and practical instructions are coordinated with your surgeon and the Vision Eye Institute care team.
Appointments and enquiries through Vision Eye Institute, Chatswood.
Free Chinese Patient Liaison for VEI Sydney patients. Chinese language support through VEI (02) 9052 1886