Pricing
As Victoria’s only public health optometry provider, we aim to make quality eye care easily accessible to everyone.
We work closely with the state government to deliver subsidised care through the Victorian Eyecare Service.
Consultation costs
Your eye examination will be bulk billed for:
- Pension and Health Care Card Holders
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Children under the age of 18*
*Some exceptions apply for children under the age of 18, including contact lens fittings.
All other patients will be required to pay a modest out-of pocket fee for the services. Your Medicare rebate will depend on your Medicare entitlements.
| Appointment type | Payment on the day | Medicare rebate | Out of pocket |
| Comprehensive eye test | $106.60 | $64.60 | $42 |
| Review appointment | $74.40 | $32.40 | $42 |
Affordable glasses
ACO Eye Health offers patients a wide range of stylish glasses at affordable costs.
For patients without a concession card (Pension or Health Care), prices start from just $125.50 for single vision glasses and $289.50 for multifocal glasses. Add-ons such as anti-reflective coating and transitions are also available starting from $65.
We’re currently updating our glasses packages to provide even better value to ACO Eye Health patients. Stay tuned for updates soon!
Glasses and contact lenses
Victorian Eyecare Service
The Victorian Eyecare Service (VES) is a State Government program providing low-cost eye care and visual aids (glasses, contact lenses) to people experiencing disadvantage or other barriers to eye care services. Together with the Department of Health, ACO Eye Health works to ensure VES is available to those who need it.
The service provides:
- Subsidised eye care services (consultations)
- Low-cost glasses or contact lenses starting from $49 (single vision) and $118 (multifocal).
- Victorian Aboriginal Spectacles Subsidy Scheme (VASSS), offering glasses from $10.
In Melbourne, VES is available exclusively through the ACO Eye Health clinics.
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Find nowFAQs
Yes, we can see people who don’t hold a PCC or HCC. The consultation will incur a fee with a Medicare rebate which will depend on your Medicare entitlements.
Consultation fees are bulk billed for Pension and Health Care Card Holders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, refugees and asylum seekers, and children under the age of 18.
Some exceptions for children’s services apply, such as contact lens fittings.
For most people, it's recommended to have an eye test every three years. People with diabetes or other conditions may be advised to visit an optometrist every 1 to 2 years. If you are over 65, it’s advisable to have an eye test every year.
If at any time you experience any change in your vision it is recommended you contact ACO Eye Health to arrange an appointment.
Simply contact the clinic where you purchased your glasses from originally and they will be happy to assist. Please note that some frames may no longer be available, so a substitute may be offered instead. To order the same pair again your prescription will still need to be valid.
Yes, you can claim for prescription glasses with your private health insurance extras. Contact your health fund provider for more information.
This is determined by the condition of the frames, their size, shape, curvature and your prescription requirements. Our recommendation would be to visit your preferred branch with the frames and have a chat with the team; they will be able to assess your glasses for suitability and will be able to give you a quote based on your requirements.