Do I need a GP referral to see an optometrist?
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Concord Eyecare
“No — you can book an optometrist directly without a GP referral. All three of our optometrists at Concord Eyecare are therapeutically endorsed by the Optometry Board of Australia, which means we can diagnose and prescribe prescription eye medications for conditions like dry eye, infections, and inflammation without sending you to a GP first.”
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