Designed for your comfort, safety and convenience, Forest Road Day Surgery is an accredited, architect-designed, purpose-built facility for ophthalmic surgery, based in Sydney, New South Wales.
Fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, our day surgery in NSW provides a variety of surgical and vision correction procedures. These include cataract and laser cataract surgery, refractive lens exchange, corneal transplantation, glaucoma management and pterygium surgery.
We make it our priority to put you at ease as soon as you step through our doors. Our Sydney day surgery consists of a quiet and calming waiting area, an operating theatre equipped with the latest ophthalmic technology, and a peaceful and spacious recovery area where patients can feel at ease after their procedure.
Our friendly, caring and highly experienced clinical and administrative team will go out of their way to ensure that you are kept comfortable, relaxed and informed every step of the way. That’s our commitment to you.
We look forward to welcoming you to our New South Wales day surgery.
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Contact us
99a Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220
Tel: 02 9330 6988
Fax: 02 9580 8624
Email: [email protected]
Hours
Mon–Fri 8.00 am–5.00 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
Conveniently located in Southern Sydney, our day hospital provides a variety of surgical and vision correction procedures.
Using the latest surgical techniques and technologies available, our doctors, nurses and administrative team are committed to delivering best-practice, patient-centred care across all day surgery services.
Forest Road Day Surgery is situated in the heart of Hurstville, a bustling suburb just south of Sydney’s CBD. Known for its diverse community and vibrant shopping districts, Hurstville offers convenient access to Westfield Hurstville and Hurstville Central Shopping Centre. The day surgery is easily accessible by car, train, and bus, making it an ideal choice for patients from Sydney and surrounding areas. Whether you’re based in a nearby suburb or commuting from a more regional location, Forest Road Day Surgery provides a convenient location for specialised ophthalmic care.
There are over 200 parking spaces in the building complex (once you enter the car park, follow the blue and yellow Vision Eye Institute signs). Street parking is also available on Forest Road and Durham Street (please check the parking signs – a 2-hour limit generally applies).
Serving Sydney and surrounding areas, bus routes 452 (Beverly Hills to Rockdale via Kingsway West Shops, Hurstville and Bexley) and 453 (Percival Street to Rockdale) depart the city approximately every 20 minutes and stop at the corner of Forest Road and Hudson St (approx. 1-minute walk to our location).
You can also reach the clinic via the T4 (Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra) train line. Allawah Station is located at the end of Roberts Lane, approximately 7 minutes walk away, and Hurstville Station is located at the end of Ormond Parade, approximately 10 minutes’ walk away.
Our Sydney day surgery is located on the ground level and is easily accessible by people with limited mobility. There is also lift access from the car park.
Below are some frequently-asked questions about Forest Road Day Surgery. For more information about preparing for your visit, download our site brochure, check out our downloadable resources below or visit our dedicated ‘For patients’ page.
Forest Road Day Surgery was designed after comprehensive consultation with patients and surgeons regarding various aspects of the facility – from the colour scheme to furniture selection (including patient trolleys) to spatial requirements in the theatre, laser and recovery areas. Our waiting areas even feature special acoustic treatments to ensure a quiet and calm environment for patients and carers.
Forest Road Day Surgery is located within Hurstville’s East Quarter development, with more than 200 secure parking spaces available in the building complex. Enter via 103 Forest Road and follow the blue and yellow Vision Eye Institute signs.
Street parking is also available on Forest Road and Durham Street (please check the parking signs carefully as a 2-hour limit generally applies).
Forest Road Day Surgery is located in the new East Quarter development, which features a number of retail outlets. In addition, Forest Road is one of the main commercial strips in Hurstville, and two major shopping centres (Westfield Hurstville and Hurstville Central) are less than 10 minutes from the clinic by foot. Buses also run regularly along Forest Road.
Please follow any pre-operative instructions provided by our team, including fasting requirements and bringing a support person. You can contact us directly if you have specific questions regarding your preparation.
Our clinical team will provide you with all necessary post-operative instructions and arrange any required post-surgery appointments to ensure you have a smooth recovery.
Forest Road Day Surgery is a fully accredited facility that meets the requirements of the National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards.
Our surgery is purpose-built for ophthalmic surgery, with a fully equipped operating theatre, on-site sterile services department, private spacious recovery areas and a highly skilled clinical and administrative team.
At Forest Road Day Surgery, we provide a variety of surgical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay.
Some surgeries take longer to perform than others and this will impact how long you are at Forest Road Day Surgery. However, you can generally expect to be at Forest Road Day Surgery for approximately 2–3 hours, depending on your recovery.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled procedure (e.g. you are ill), please notify your day surgery immediately.
On arrival, check in at reception with a member of our admissions team. Please make sure to arrive on time.
You will also be required to pay for your account on the day; this includes any applicable health fund co-payments or excess. Uninsured patients are responsible for the total account.
One of our admission nurses will then begin preparing you for surgery and guide you to one of our comfortable waiting areas. Magazines, TV and free WiFi will be available in the waiting area. If you have any existing skin wounds, cuts or abrasions, please inform a member of our day surgery staff.
While we are preparing for your surgery, you will also receive a visit from your anaesthetist if applicable.
If you cannot make your appointment, please get in touch with Forest Road Day Surgery as soon as possible to reschedule your procedure date.
Please provide notice as early as possible so we can reschedule your appointment as quickly as we can, and so that your original appointment time can be offered to another patient waiting for surgery.
Medicare does not fully rebate the cost of private eye surgery and there will be excess charges.
If you have health insurance, your insurer may cover this additional cost. Check with your private health insurer directly to find out if your level of cover includes rebates for eye surgery.
See the full list of specialists at Forest Road Day Surgery in our Specialist directory.
Dr Jason Cheng is a glaucoma specialist, having completed two glaucoma subspecialty fellowships, and is actively involved in research projects in this area. Dr Cheng is also a highly experienced cataract surgeon.
Dr Christopher Go is a subspecialised vitreoretinal ophthalmologist with extensive experience in the medical and surgical management of retinal and macular disorders. He offers care for conditions including epiretinal membrane, macular holes and macular degeneration, as well as retinal vein occlusions, retinal detachment, diabetic eye disease and floaters.
Dr Tess Huynh has over 16 years of experience as a cataract, corneal and refractive surgeon, including routine and complex cataract surgery, corneal cross-linking, pterygium surgery and corneal transplantation. Dr Huynh performs LASIK, SMILE and ASLA laser eye surgery and also treats more general eye conditions.
Dr Gary Schiller has expertise in treating a range of eye conditions, particularly glaucoma, cataracts and medical retinal conditions (including diabetic eye disease). He also performs reconstructive surgery (oculoplastics).
Dr Michael Wei is a highly experienced ophthalmologist who specialises in retinal and macular disorders, and has subspecialty fellowships in both medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery. He has expertise in complex vitreoretinal conditions, intravitreal injections, retinal laser treatment, and complex cataract surgery. Dr Wei is fluent in Mandarin and Hokkien/Taiwanese dialects.
If you’re looking for a day surgery to help you deliver high-quality surgical care to patients who live in Hurstville and the surrounding areas, talk to us today.
We have ad hoc and permanent sessions available at our modern, state-of-the-art facility.
For information about surgical session availability or to book a site tour, please contact our Director of Nursing, Gabriela Kalofonos, (02) 9330 6988 or email an enquiry to [email protected].
For more information about what Vision Hospital Group day surgeries offer surgeons, visit our ‘For professionals’ page.
For more resources about what to expect at admission and following surgery, visit our For patients page.
We are committed to continuously monitoring and improving customer service. Our practice has developed a quality management system to meet the requirements of the National Safety and Quality in Health Services Standards (NSQHS), and achieve certification. These standards focus on the effectiveness of a practice’s quality management system in meeting the needs of its customer. Please let our reception staff know if you wish to provide us with feedback on our service – we welcome and appreciate all input.
Read more about patient safety and our quality and safety standards on our ‘About us’ page.
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