Frequently Asked Questions

    • Medicare, private health fund, DVA, and/or pension cards 

    • Your referral from your GP, Optometrist, or Doctor (if this has not already been sent in)

    • Your prescription glasses 

    • A list of your current medications

    • Any relevant investigation results performed elsewhere   

    • A driver: dilating drops may be used during your consultation, and will blur your vision 

    • A pair of sunglasses to wear after the visit to reduce glare and discomfort once your pupils have been dilated 

    • Preferred method of payment; cash or bank card

  • You will need to have a driver with you, as dilating eye drops are frequently used during your consultation. This temporarily results in reduced vision for approximately 3-4 hours, leaving you unable to drive after your consultation. 

  • To receive a Medicare rebate, you will require a valid referral from your Optometrist or GP, which is valid for 12months. Alternatively, a Specialist Doctor referral is valid for 3 months. We will electronically submit your account to Medicare, and your rebate will be issued into the nominated bank account you have set up with Medicare within 24 hours. 

    • You will first be greeted and checked in by our reception staff and then you will be called by one of our friendly and qualified staff (ophthalmic technician) who will take your medical and ophthalmic history, perform ocular assessment, administer necessary eye drops and perform preliminary tests 

    • Following the above, you will then be seen by our specialist Ophthalmologist.  

    • Any treatments and minor surgeries will either be performed on the same day, or scheduled for another day that is more suitable 

    • We make every effort to keep to time, but on rare occasions, a complex or urgent case can cause subsequent appointments to run late. We appreciate your understanding and patience in these rare events. Although it is unlikely to require it, please set aside up to 2 hours for your appointment, which allows initial check in, screening by staff, dilation of eyes, required tests, and ophthalmology review. 

  • Riverina Eye Care Centre is a private billing specialist medical practice and requires payment in full at the time of your consultation. Your expected fees will be advised at the time of appointment booking, and may include any clinical tests performed on the day.  Fees can be paid in cash, or by card (direct debit or credit card).  

  • Dr Sharma operates at:

    • Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

    • Calvary Riverina Hospital

    • Calvary Riverina Surgicentre

    • Riverina Day Surgery

  • We endeavour to see all patients in a timely manner and triage referrals to prioritise the urgency of each patient.

  • Riverina Eye Care Centre is conveniently located at 98 Best Street, Wagga Wagga. There is convenient street parking available at the front of the building (no time limits), and we also have a carpark located at the rear of the building for patients, which can be accessed via Womboy Lane.