Your Trusted Ophthalmologist in Melbourne
Your Trusted Ophthalmologist in Melbourne
Dr Anton van Heerden has years of experience caring for Melbourne as an ophthalmologist. Performing cataract surgery across Melbourne in multiple conveniently located clinics, his team is ready to optimise your vision.
20 / 20 vision
As a passionate and experienced Melbourne eye specialist, Dr Anton van Heerden and his ophthalmology team strive to provide you with 20/20 vision, the standard of excellent sight.
Latest technology
In Melbourne, our eye clinic is equipped with the latest technology to care for your visual needs. Dr van Heerden maintains a leading edge in advancements in cataract and refractive surgeries.
No glasses or contacts
With a fully equipped laser eye clinic in Melbourne’s centre, we are ready to offer you freedom from the inconvenience of glasses and contact lenses.
Affordable eye surgery
We pride ourselves on providing affordable eye surgery to Melbourne residents as we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to be given the best possible vision. We cater for insured and uninsured patients.
Proven track record
Our ophthalmology team continually provides our patients with high success rates in both surgical and medical eye procedures. Safety and excellent visual results are our highest priority.
Extensive experience
With years of experience both locally and internationally as a cataract and refractive ophthalmologist, Melbourne is in safe hands with Dr van Heerden and his team.
Meet Our Eye Specialist in Melbourne
Dr van Heerden
Dr Anton van Heerden began his service as a trusted ophthalmologist for Melbourne and the surrounding areas after completing his medical education in South Africa. His extensive ophthalmology training has included experience in various cataract extraction techniques, glaucoma management, retinal disease, and refractive surgery. In keeping with his commitment to offering the best in vision care, Dr van Heerden is known for being the first eye surgeon to perform SMILE eye surgery in Melbourne.
Eye Surgeries in Melbourne
Cataract eye surgery
As a reputable eye specialist in Melbourne, Dr van Heerden has performed well over a thousand cataract operations. His Melbourne eye clinic is equipped to handle difficult and complex cases. Dr van Heerden operates at Windsor Private Hospital, Frankston Private Hospital and the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital.
SMILE® eye surgery
Our premium laser eye clinic in Melbourne, Eye Laser Specialists, is equipped with the latest in refractive technology, offering the minimally invasive, highly successful SMILE eye surgery.
LASIK eye surgery
LASIK surgery is safe, accurate and has a proven track record of providing excellent visual results. Melbourne is well cared for by Dr van Heerden and his trained team, having performed this technique on hundreds of eyes.
PRESBYOND eye surgery
Dr van Heerden, as an experienced refractive eye specialist, keeps Melbourne residents active and free from dependency on glasses even into their older years with Presbyond, a modified LASIK technique specifically catering for patients who are struggling with their near vision or becoming dependent on multifocal glasses.
PRK eye surgery
PRK is the first generation eye laser surgery. PRK is usually reserved for patients who do not qualify for either SMILE/LASIK and gives excellent visual results. Dr van Heerden performs this technique on patients whom he assesses as most suited for this method.
… And more!
Dr van Heerden cares for patients beyond cataracts and refractive surgery. He is trained in managing glaucoma, oculoplastics, corneal conditions, and retinal disease, making him your comprehensive eye doctor in Melbourne.
Dr van Heerden is your trusted ophthalmologist in Melbourne. Visit him at any of his practice locations – Eye Laser Specialists, Armadale Eye Clinic, and Mornington Peninsula Eye Clinic. For more information on his comprehensive services, call us at 03 9000 0389.
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Armadale Eye Clinic
Address:
93 Kooyong Rd, Armadale,
Melbourne, VIC, 3143
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address:
1209 High Street,
Armadale, VIC 3143
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mornington Peninsula Eye Clinic
Address:
747/751 Nepean Highway
Mornington, VIC, 3931
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
FAQs
Where do your ophthalmologists offer cataract surgery in Melbourne?
Dr van Heerden and his team of ophthalmologists and highly trained support staff are available at multiple clinical sites across Melbourne, Victoria. He currently offers cataract procedures at the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital where he also is the former Head of Unit of Surgical Ophthalmology Services, as well as operating out of Frankston Private Hospital and Windsor Private Hospital.
Do your doctors accept all payment options?
Do I need a referral to make an appointment?
Where do your ophthalmologists offer refractive procedures in Melbourne?
Do you accept patients without private health insurance?
Yes, patients without private health insurance cover are still welcome to come under the care of Dr van Heerden and his ophthalmology colleagues at our private clinics, though there may be a substantially higher out-of-pocket cost for certain procedures. A Medicare rebate may be available for some types of consultations.
Do I need to prepare anything for my appointment?
