About QEH
Introduction
Queensland Eye Hospital was established in 1997 as Queensland Eye Centre by 19 like-minded Brisbane ophthalmologists who saw the need for a dedicated ophthalmic day surgery hospital. Since that time, Queensland Eye Hospital has undergone a name change, moved its location and expanded to 40 ophthalmic surgeons including 24 shareholders and is now the largest stand-alone ophthalmic day surgery hospital in Australia.
Licensed with Queensland Health and accredited with the Australian Council of Healthcare Standards (ACHS), we follow strict practice guidelines to ensure patients undergoing day procedures receive safe and comprehensive care.
Please note, Queensland Eye Hospital is neither a general care nor emergency hospital. For general care and care without a referral, please visit your general practitioner. For emergency care, please visit your nearest hospital.
Mission Statement
To provide patients with surgical eye care equal to the best in the world delivered in a personal, compassionate, convenient and cost effective manner.
Vision
Queensland Eye Hospital (QEH) seeks to be the leading facility for ophthalmic surgical services in Australia with a commitment to world’s best practice. It believes that the best possible care and outcomes are the result of the dedication, compassion and autonomy of the surgeons to ensure that patient care and medical ethics will be pre-eminent over commercial imperatives.
As such, QEH is focused on remaining a cooperative of like minded ophthalmic surgeons who will use their independence and professionalism to ensure the continuing improvement of facilities and patient care and encourage and mentor like minded professionals to use and join this autonomous group.
QEH is the hospital of choice for leading professionals in ophthalmology, ophthalmic nursing and health administration.
Services
Queensland Eye Hospital is home to over 40 Independent Ophthalmologists and includes 5 of Brisbane's 9 recognised Vitreoretinal Surgeons. Our easily accessible and highly skilled team provide a complete range of ocular services for patients, including the following:
- Cataract removal and lens implantation
- Trabeculectomy - glaucoma surgery
- Penetrating keretoplasty - corneal transplantation
- Vitreoretinal surgery, including 25g sutureless surgery
- Eye lid surgery, including removal of skin lesions
- Orbital surgery, including enucleation
- Lacrimal draingage surgery
- Cosmetic eyelid surgery
- Ocular plastics
- Squint - strabismus
- Yag and Argon laser
- Refractive surgery
- Paediatric and adult care
- Emergency eye care
- State-Of-The-Art Facility
Located at Little Edward Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane contain a modern and spacious reception, 4 fully equipped operating theatres, 4 anaesthetic bays, on-site sterilisation unit, consultation and out-patient rooms, a 12 bed first-stage recovery unit, a 22 recliner chair second-stage recovery unit, post-operative paediatric corner, and on-site pathology and laser services. The hospital utilises the latest state-of-the-art equipment that fully complies with Australian and international healthcare standards.
Our Commitment to Patient Care
Queensland Eye Hospital’s visiting doctors and employees seek to treat patients with fairness and concern, recognising their needs and satisfying them to every extent possible.
When patients and family members need assistance in resolving issues concerning their hospitalisation, the Chief Executive Officer can assist. The Chief Executive Officer is available from 9am to 4 pm weekdays. Call (07) 3236 9844 for personal attention from an individual dedicated to hearing your concerns.
Affiliations
Queensland Eye Hospital is a dedicated education and community minded organisation committed to providing support and education opportunities for the wider Ophthalmic Network including:
- Australian Ophthalmic Nursing Association Queensland (AONAQ)
- Christian Blind Mission
- Guide Dogs Queensland
- Independent Ophthalmic Network (ION)
- Prevent Blindness Foundation
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) - Journal Club
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT) School of Optometry & School of Nursing
- University of Queensland (UQ) School of Medicine
- Australian College of Emergency Medecine
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medecine
- Diabetes Queensland
- Optometrist's Association Australia
