Refer a patient to Dr Simon Chen

Cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at Vision Eye Institute Chatswood.

Refer a patient Call 02 9424 9999

Level 3, 270 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood NSW 2067

For urgent eye concerns, call the clinic directly. For an emergency, attend the nearest emergency department.

Conditions and procedures

Cataract and lens surgery

Cataract and laser cataract surgery
Complex cataracts
Lens problems following previous surgery
Cataracts with retinal disease

Vitreoretinal surgery

Epiretinal membranes
Macular holes
Retinal tears and detachments
Floaters
Diabetic retinal disease
Ocular trauma

Medical retina

Age-related macular degeneration
Diabetic retinopathy
Retinal vein occlusions
Assessment for intravitreal treatment

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Urgent referrals

New flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, a shadow or curtain, or sudden loss of vision need urgent assessment.

Phone the clinic on 02 9424 9999 to discuss urgent or same-day assessment rather than sending the referral alone. If the clinic is closed or the patient cannot be assessed promptly, direct them to the nearest emergency department.

Sydney Eye Hospital Emergency Department

For people based in Sydney: open 24 hours, every day, for adults aged 16 and over. 8 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000. 02 9382 7111 · Hospital switchboard.

For children under 16, attend a children’s emergency department. Call 000 for a life-threatening emergency.

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Referral options

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Select Dr Simon Chen at Vision Eye Institute Chatswood.
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VEI referral form
Complete the NSW referral form electronically or print it. The clinic can confirm the appropriate delivery method.
Download the referral form (PDF)
Telephone, email or fax
Contact Vision Eye Institute Chatswood for referral assistance.
Telephone
02 9424 9999
Email
[email protected]
Fax
02 9410 3000

Referrals and patient information are handled by Vision Eye Institute.

After you refer

Vision Eye Institute arranges the appointment and confirms it with the patient. Findings and plans are communicated back to you after the consultation, so that everyone involved in the patient’s care is working from the same picture. For anything urgent, phone the clinic.

Practice location

Vision Eye Institute Chatswood

Level 3, 270 Victoria Avenue
Chatswood NSW 2067

Monday–Friday, 8 am–5.30 pm

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Helpful clinical information

Include the reason for referral, symptoms and onset, visual acuity, relevant ocular and medical history, medication, previous procedures and available imaging. Indicate any concern about urgency and call the clinic to discuss it.

Dr Chen also developed DRIVE Fields, an app to support Australian driving visual-field assessment.