Northern Beaches Cataract Retina Glaucoma

Northern Beaches Cataract Retina Glaucoma Located in Brookvale on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches, Northern Beaches Cataract Retina Glaucoma was established by Dr Andrew Kaines in 2010.

Our highly experienced consultant ophthalmologists specialize in a wide range of eye conditions.

If you’ve been told to book an appointment with one of our cataract surgeons, here’s what you’ll need to bring to your a...
01/04/2026

If you’ve been told to book an appointment with one of our cataract surgeons, here’s what you’ll need to bring to your appointment.

👁️ Medicare Card
👁️ Aged Pension Card (if you have one)
👁️ Referral letter from your local Optometrist or GP
👁️ Private Health Insurance Card (if you have one)

What to expect:
👁️Your appointment will take 1.5-2 hours
👁️ Your eyes will be dilated which means your vision will be blurry for a few hours after the appointment
👁️ Your near vision will be especially blurry so it will be difficult for you to use your phone or read
👁️ A thorough assessment with our clinical staff including a scan of the front surface of your eye, a measurement of how long your eye is and a cross section of the different layers in the back of the eye will be completed
👁️ You'll have the opportunity to meet the Surgeon and chat to them about the different types of lenses options available

If you have any questions, feel free to give our practice a call and chat to one of our friendly staff or if you’ve been sitting on the fence about booking in an appointment, give us a call today and we’ll walk you through it. Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Any guesses what you're seeing in the eye? If you said a cataract, you would be correct! If you didn't, that's ok as wel...
30/03/2026

Any guesses what you're seeing in the eye?

If you said a cataract, you would be correct! If you didn't, that's ok as well. Let us explain.

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of blurry vision as we age. Inside your eye is a natural lens that helps focus light so you can see clearly. As we get older, the lens slowly changes and cause it to lose its clarity.

When this happens, you may start to feel:
• Your vision blur and it doesn't matter how many times you clean your glasses, things are still blurry.
• You may become more sensitive to light.
• That it becomes harder to see at night especially when you're driving.
• Colours can also appear more faded or yellow.

Luckily with technology, treatment is available and cataract surgery is as simple as day surgery.

If you're having troubles with your vision or want to get out of your glasses, give our team a call and book your appointment today.

Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff to book an appointment with our Cataract Ophthalmologists today.

The days are moving faster but the one thing that remains the same is our commitment to serving our community in the Nor...
26/03/2026

The days are moving faster but the one thing that remains the same is our commitment to serving our community in the Northern Beaches.

The thing that we recognise is attending to your needs, and providing detailed education regarding your eye condition, is essential to making a visit with us a positive one.

Our goal is always to help you achieve a full and speedy recovery to get you back to your normal routine as quickly as possible and to give you peace of mind.

If you're a regular patient, thank you for trusting us with your eyes.

For those who are looking for an Ophthalmologist, our doors welcome you!

Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff to book an appointment with our Glaucoma Ophthalmologists today.

Happy World Optometry Week, Sam! If you haven't met Sam, she's our resident Clinical Optometrist here at our practice.Ha...
24/03/2026

Happy World Optometry Week, Sam! If you haven't met Sam, she's our resident Clinical Optometrist here at our practice.

Having been on the other side as an Optometrist who refers patients to Ophthalmologists, Sam knows how important it is to spot and diagnose patients as a primary care provider.

Thanks for all you do for our patients and our team! You're one in a million 🤗

Booking an appointment to see our Ophthalmologists is easy. Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff. And if you're lucky, you might get your eyes examined by Sam 😉

We kick off this week with World Optometry Week for 2026. Did you know there are close to 7500 registered Optometrists i...
22/03/2026

We kick off this week with World Optometry Week for 2026. Did you know there are close to 7500 registered Optometrists in Australia?

Optometrists play an important role in helping as the first line of defence when it comes to protecting your vision.

Every day, Optometrists across the Northern Beaches are checking eyes, spotting early changes, and guiding patients towards the right care when something doesn’t look quite right.

Many of the patients we see have first visited their local Optometrist, who picked up something that needed a closer look.

These conditions can include:
- Early signs of cataracts
- Signs of glaucoma
- Macular changes
- Diabetic eye disease
- Retinal issues

Because of these early checks, treatment can begin sooner.

That teamwork matters.

And when those referrals arrives here with us, we work together to ensure patients receive the right treatment and ongoing care.

Eye care works best when everyone works together.

So this week we want to say a big thank you to the optometrists in our community who help protect the vision of so many people every day.

Your eyes are in good hands.

If you have been referred to our clinic feel free to give our team a call to make an appointment. Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Have you meet Dr Alannah Walsh? Dr Walsh is one of our the Glaucoma Specialists that consults from our practice here on ...
18/03/2026

Have you meet Dr Alannah Walsh? Dr Walsh is one of our the Glaucoma Specialists that consults from our practice here on the Northern Beaches.

Known for her calm and caring nature Dr Walsh prides herself on providing the highest standard of care for her patients based on up-to-date evidence and tailored to her patients’ individual needs.

Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of peripheral blindness in Australia with 300,000 Australians affected (that's not including those who haven't been checked).

If you haven't had your annual checked recently, here's your sign to book an appointment with our Ophthalmologists today. Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

16/03/2026

Have you met our Glaucoma Specialists?

Introducing our special six Glaucoma Specialists!
Dr Matthew Ball
Dr Jason Cheng
Dr Alannah Walsh
Dr Simon Irvine
Dr James Smith
Dr Matthew Spargo

Glaucoma is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 50 and it's a condition that affects the peripheral vision. If you're over 50 and have a family history of Glaucoma, it's time to have your eyes checked by an Ophthalmologist.

3 in 100 Australians will develop Glaucoma in their lifetime, yet more than 35% have not undergone regular eye examina...
12/03/2026

3 in 100 Australians will develop Glaucoma in their lifetime, yet more than 35% have not undergone regular eye examinations, increasing their risk of glaucoma remaining undiagnosed.

Known as the 'silent thief of sight', Glaucoma develops slowly for most people, and a considerable amount of peripheral vision may be lost before the problem becomes noticeable.

There is no cure for Glaucoma and vision loss is irreversible, making early detection and treatment key to saving sight. All it takes is a simple eye examination.

If you haven't had your eyes checked recently, book an appointment with one of our Ophthalmologists today. Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

Did you know that it is recommended that you should treat your eyes to an eye examination once every two years? An eye e...
10/03/2026

Did you know that it is recommended that you should treat your eyes to an eye examination once every two years?

An eye examination can help detect conditions like Glaucoma which is an eye condition that affects your peripheral vision and is irreversible.

Just like Kirk Pengilly from INXS, 300,000 Australians are affected by Glaucoma.

If you're over 50 or have a family member who has been diagnosed with Glaucoma, regular eye checks are important.

So, treat yourself, by treating your eyes to a simple test. Book a test now with us now. Give us a call on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.


We all love our treats. And just as we treat our teeth, heart and skin to regular checkups, our eyes need treating too! ...
08/03/2026

We all love our treats. And just as we treat our teeth, heart and skin to regular checkups, our eyes need treating too!

300,000 Australians are affected by Glaucoma, an eye disease that if left undiagnosed and untreated can cause blindness. But if detected early, vision loss can be prevented.

So, treat yourself, by treating your eyes to a simple test.

Book a test with us today. Give us a call on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff.

💜 Big cheers to the amazing women of eye care! 👁️✨💜From superstar surgeons and sharp-sighted optometrists to the incredi...
08/03/2026

💜 Big cheers to the amazing women of eye care! 👁️✨💜

From superstar surgeons and sharp-sighted optometrists to the incredible talented orthoptists, clinic managers, administrators, and support teams—you’re the magic behind helping the world see clearly (and keeping clinics running like a dream!).

Your talent, teamwork, compassion, and energy make eye care brighter every single day. 🌟

Today we celebrate YOU! 🎉

💜👁️✨

What gets checked when you come to us for a Glaucoma assessment?There are a number of important things that get checked ...
04/03/2026

What gets checked when you come to us for a Glaucoma assessment?

There are a number of important things that get checked when you come for a Glaucoma assessment. These include:

👁️ Pressure inside your eye
👁️ Optic Nerve
👁️ Field of vision
👁️ Thickness of your cornea
👁️ Colour Vision
👁️ Your drainage system

Our Orthoptist and Ophthalmologist will perform a full examination in order to rule out Glaucoma as there isn’t just one thing that contributes to a patient being diagnosed with Glaucoma as a condition.

If you have a family history or have been told that you need further assessment, don’t delay it and book an appointment with one of our Glaucoma Specialists.

Early prevention is key to maintaining good vision long term.

Call us on (02) 9981 2033 and speak to one of our friendly staff to book an appointment with our Glaucoma Ophthalmologists today.

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Level 1, 694-696 Pittwater Road
Brookvale, NSW
2100

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5am
Tuesday 9am - 5am
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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