Footscray Day Surgery, Victoria | Ophthalmic (eye) Surgery Centre

About Footscray Day Surgery

Designed as a purpose-built facility for ophthalmic surgery, Footscray Day Surgery (in Melbourne, Victoria) is an accredited day hospital equipped with a state-of-the-art theatre and access to the latest technology.

Footscray Day Surgery is located in the heart of Footscray, diagonally opposite the Footscray library and close to train stations.

Our doctors, nurses and theatre teams combine their expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology and surgical interventions to offer a variety of ophthalmic procedures. These include cataract and lens surgery, glaucoma management, intravitreal (eye) injections, corneal procedures and reconstructive surgery (oculoplastics).

We make it our priority to put you at ease as soon as you step through our doors. Our friendly, caring and highly experienced clinical and administrative team will go out of their way to ensure that you are kept relaxed and informed every step of the way.

That’s our commitment to you.

Director of Nursing

Head shot of Mini Thomas the director of nursing at Footscray Day Surgery

Mini Thomas

T 03 9689 9233
E [email protected]

 

Contact us
89 Paisley St Footscray VIC 3011
Tel: 03 9689 9233 [Opt 2]
Fax: 03 9689 9718
Email: [email protected]

Hours
Mon–Fri 7.00 am–5.30 pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed

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Footscray Day Surgery services

Conveniently located in Melbourne, Victoria, our day hospital offers a variety of ophthalmic procedures.

Footscray Day Surgery is home to a team of progressive and experienced doctors, nurses and theatre teams who provide best-practice care and optimal visual outcomes for all day surgery patients.

  • Ophthalmology
    • Cataract surgery
    • Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
    • Trabeculectomy
    • Vitrectomy/Vitreoretinal surgery
    • Pterygium surgery and autoconjunctival graft
    • Corneal cross-linking
    • Corneal transplantation
    • Intravitreal eye injections
    • Reconstructive surgery (oculoplastics):
      • Blepharoplasty
      • Ectropion repair
      • Entropion repair
      • Ptosis repair
      • Conjunctivoplasty
      • Pingueculum
      • Excision of lesions (e.g. basal cell carcinoma)

Getting to Footscray Day Surgery

By car

Our Melbourne-based day surgery is located in the heart of Footscray, diagonally opposite the Footscray library. Parking is available on Paisley Street, with most parking spots available for one or two hours. There is a three-hour car park on Paisley Street (on the same side as the clinic).

By train

West Footscray and Footscray are the nearest train stations – both are within a 10-minute walk.

By bus

There is a bus stop for routes 219 and 216 located directly outside the day surgery.

Disability access

Our day surgery is located on the ground level and is easily accessible for people with limited mobility.

Footscray Day Surgery

89 Paisley Street, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia

T: (03) 9689 9233 [opt 2]

Patient FAQs

Below are some frequently-asked questions about Footscray Day Surgery. For more information about preparing for your visit, download our site brochure, check out our downloadable resources below or visit our dedicated ‘For patients’ page.

  • What amenities are available for patients at Footscray Day Surgery?

    Patients can expect to receive the highest standard of care at Footscray Day Surgery.

    • Quiet and comfortable waiting areas (magazines, TV, tea & coffee station, free WiFi)
    • Fully equipped operating theatre
    • On-site sterile services department

    Not only do the surgeons who operate at our purpose-built facility have the latest technology at their fingertips, but our highly experienced and attentive staff are committed to ensuring your stay with us is as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

  • Is there parking available at Footscray Day Surgery?

    Parking is available on Paisley Street, with most parking spots available for one or two hours. There is a three-hour car park on Paisley Street (on the same side as the clinic).

  • Are there any onsite facilities for my carer while they are waiting?

    Our day surgery is located in the heart of Footscray. The Footscray library is diagonally opposite the day surgery and there are numerous shops, restaurants and other services nearby.

Our doctors

See the full list of specialists at Footscray Day Surgery in our Specialist directory.

For surgeons

Limited theatre sessions available

Find out how we can help you expand your surgical service to patients in the western suburbs of Melbourne – all in a fully equipped, purpose-built facility.

For information about surgical session availability or to book a site tour, please contact our Director of Nursing, Mini Thomas on 03 9689 9233 or email an enquiry to [email protected].

For more information about what Vision Hospital Group day surgeries offer surgeons, visit our ‘For surgeons’ page

  • Why choose Footscray Day Surgery for your surgical lists?
    • Established for ophthalmic procedures
    • Ideal operating solution for solo practices
    • Fully equipped operating theatre
    • On-site sterile services department
    • Comfortable waiting areas (magazines, TV, tea & coffee station, free WiFi)

Our day surgeries in Victoria

Fully accredited

We are committed to continuously monitoring and improving customer service. Our practice has developed a quality management system to meet the requirements of the National Safety and Quality in Health Services Standards (NSQHS), and achieve certification. These standards focus on the effectiveness of a practice’s quality management system in meeting the needs of its customer. Please let our reception staff know if you wish to provide us with feedback on our service – we welcome and appreciate all input.

Read more about patient safety and our quality and safety standards on our ‘About us’ page.

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