Urgent Eye Care in Miranda & the Sutherland Shire
A/Prof Adrian Hunt provides urgent ophthalmic assessment for patients across the Sutherland Shire — Miranda, Cronulla, Caringbah, Sutherland, Gymea and the surrounding suburbs. If your vision has changed suddenly or you have a painful, red or injured eye, the first step is a phone call so the problem can be assessed and, where it is urgent, seen without delay.
This page is a general guide to what to do, not a substitute for assessment. If you are unsure how serious your symptoms are, call the rooms and describe them — we can help you decide how urgently you need to be seen.
Go Straight to Hospital If…
Some eye problems cannot wait for a specialist appointment. Go to your nearest emergency department — or, for eye-specific care, Sydney Eye Hospital (24-hour ophthalmic emergency service, 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney) — straight away if you have:
- A chemical splash in the eye (rinse with water for 15–20 minutes on the way)
- A penetrating injury, or something that has struck the eye at speed
- Sudden, painless loss of vision in one eye
- Severe eye pain with nausea, vomiting or a fixed, cloudy eye
If you cannot get there safely, call 000.
Call the Rooms for Urgent Review
Many eye problems are urgent but do not need a hospital — they need to be seen by an ophthalmologist within a day or two. If you have any of the symptoms below, call (02) 8544 0719 and describe what you are experiencing. Each of these has a page explaining what it may mean and why it matters:
Not sure whether your symptom is on this list? See the full symptom guide, or simply call — it is always better to ask.
How Urgent Assessment Works Here
A/Prof Hunt consults at Miranda through the working week. When you call with an urgent problem, a brief history is taken over the phone so the problem can be triaged. Where it is clinically urgent, an appointment is arranged the same day or the next day.
Because this is a single-surgeon practice, urgent problems are reviewed with A/Prof Hunt rather than passed between doctors — and the doctor who assesses you is the one who treats you. A referral from your GP or optometrist is needed for a Medicare rebate, but if the problem is urgent, call first and let the referral follow.
Common Questions
Can I get an urgent eye appointment in the Sutherland Shire?
Yes. Call the rooms on (02) 8544 0719 and describe what you are experiencing. Urgent problems are triaged and, where the problem is clinically urgent, an appointment with A/Prof Hunt is arranged the same day or the next day. Outside consulting hours, Sydney Eye Hospital runs a 24-hour ophthalmic emergency service.
Do I need a referral for an urgent eye problem?
A referral from your GP or optometrist is needed for a Medicare rebate and is helpful for your specialist, but do not let it delay you. If your symptoms are urgent, call the rooms first — we can advise on the safest next step while the referral follows.
What counts as an eye emergency?
A chemical splash, a penetrating injury, or a sudden painless loss of vision needs a hospital emergency department straight away, not a phone call to the rooms. New flashes or floaters, a shadow or curtain across your vision, sudden blur or distortion, or a red, painful eye are urgent and should prompt a call to the rooms the same day.
How quickly can I be seen for a sudden change in vision?
Because you are seen by A/Prof Hunt himself rather than passed between doctors, urgent problems are assessed personally and fitted in promptly — the same day where the situation calls for it. The first step is always a phone call so the problem can be triaged.