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How much is cataract surgery without insurance?

Hi, this is Dr Matthew Russell from OKKO Eye Specialist Centre. In this blog post, I’m going to explain how much cataract surgery is without insurance.

Hi, this is Dr Matthew Russell from OKKO Eye Specialist Centre. In this blog post, I’m going to explain how much cataract surgery is without insurance.

Prices for cataract surgery vary based on the hospital, insurance cover, surgeon, lenses and individual circumstances.

If you don’t have insurance, you can choose to have your cataract surgery at a public or private hospital.

While cataract surgery can be bulk billed, public hospitals have much longer waiting periods than private hospitals. The average waiting time for cataract surgery at a public hospital is 6 to 18 months.

If you are uninsured and choose to have your cataract procedure at a private hospital, Medicare will generally cover only a portion of the surgeon’s fee and anaesthetist’s fee.

The fees involved with cataract surgery at a private hospital typically include:

  • A theatre or operating room fee
  • The surgeon’s fee
  • The anaesthetist’s
  • The lenses’ cost

At OKKO, we can offer you standard cataract surgery at a low affordable price of $2950, and for pensioners, $2550. This excludes anaesthetist fees but includes follow-up for six weeks.

If you’d like to know more about the cost of laser cataract surgery in Brisbane, give us a call. If you’d like to see if we can help you, book a consultation.

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"Very friendly and professional staff. Dr Russell is extremely informative and has a really positive presence. The doctor and all of the staff ensured all my questions were answered fully. I left the surgery feeling as if I’d been really well cared for."

Headshot of a beautiful middle-aged woman patient from OKKO Eye Specialist Center who has undergone cataract eye surgery.Suzanne Cooper

"The staff are all friendly and helpful."

Headshot of a senior female patient from OKKO Eye Specialist Center who has undergone cataract eye surgery.Alana Jenkins

"Dr Russell and the entire team should be commended for their genuine care and personal attention. They made every possible effort to explain and clarify the treatment required and made sure I was comfortable through the consultation treatment."

Headshot of a businessman patient from OKKO Eye Specialist Center who has undergone cataract eye surgery.Xerxes Meher

"Dr Russell is my hubby’s specialist for years. We love him. Such a kind person and always spends time to explain everything."

Headshot of a senior couple, patients of OKKO Eye Specialist Center, who have undergone cataract eye surgery.Zita Farczadi Kershaw

"Many thanks for your care and skill and a big thanks to all your staff for their friendly care and professionalism shown each time I have visited."

Headshot of a senior male patient from OKKO Eye Specialist Center who has undergone cataract eye surgery.Henry Ellison

"My wife came to see Dr Russell today and we wanted to say thank you to all the staff for the kind and professional service. We are also extremely grateful for Dr Russell’s generosity when it came to us paying for the consultation. We wanted to reach out and say thank you so much!"

Headshot of a senior couple, patients of OKKO Eye Specialist Center, who have undergone cataract eye surgery.Troy and Liana Todd

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A specialist ophthalmic micro surgeon, internationally trained retinal surgeon, medical retinal diseases specialist and cataract surgeon

Dr Matthew Russell, MBChB, FRANZCO

Brisbane Eye Surgeon

With a career that spans over 15 years, I have mastered the ability to achieve results that help patients regain their confidence and youthful energy.

When it comes to restoring the eye’s function, there is a world of choice available that most people miss. It is my responsibility as a specialist ophthalmic surgeon, to help you avoid the agonising anxiety and regret that comes with not knowing all your options.

I believe your lifestyle should dictate your vision, not the other way around. It’s my personal goal to align your vision with your lifestyle so that you can conquer life’s challenges and remain the version of yourself you most want to be.

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