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 35 Independent Ophthalmologists and includes 5 of Brisbane's 7 recognised Vitreo-Retinal 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
- Vitreo-retinal 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
QEH moved premises in May 2004 to accomodate growing patient numbers. The new premises, located at Little Edward Street, Spring Hill, Brisbane contain a modern and spacious reception, 4 fully equipped operating theatres, 6 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 Council of Emergency Medecine
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medecine
- Diabetes Queensland
- Optometrist's Association Australia
History
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| August 1997 | Queensland Eye Hospital Pty Ltd was formed as the Queensland Eye Centre Pty Ltd. |
| January 1998 | Licensed by Queensland Health as a Day Hospital for Ophthalmic Procedures. |
| June 1998 | Cared for 789 patients with 15 dedicated staff. |
| March 1999 | 1st Organisation Wide Survery for Australian Council on Healthcare Standards . |
| June 1999 | Care for 2373 patients. Total patients to date: 3162 with 25 dedicated staff. |
| June 2000 | Cared for 2892 patients. Total patients to date: 6054 with 30 dedicated staff. |
| October 2000 | Periodic Review by Australian Council on Healthcare Standards . |
| December 2000 | The hospital was redeveloped incorporating a new reception, patient waiting room and administration area, a third pre-operative consulting room, pre-operative anaesthetic bay, dedicated CSD processing room, separate change facilities for male and female staff, new patient locker and change room. The new patient waiting room has seating for 30 patients and carers together with a refreshment area and children's play area. |
| June 2001 | Cared for 2874 patients. Total patients to date: 8982 with 36 dedicated staff. |
| April 2002 | 2nd Organisation Wide Survey for Australian Council on Healthcare Standards . |
| June 2002 | Cared for 3232 patients. Total patients to date: 12160 with 34 dedicated staff. |
| April 2003 | Self Assessment for Australian Council on Healthcare Standards . |
| June 2003 | Cared for 3888 patients. Total patients to date: 16048 with 40 dedicated staff. |
| May 2004 | Moved to new premises at Leichhardt Court, 55 Little Edward Street, Spring Hill. Hospital officially opened on 29 May 2004 by Hon. Tony Abbott, Federal Minister for Health. |
| June 2004 | Periodic review by Australian Council of Healthcare Standards . Total patients to date: 20093 with 50 dedicated staff. |
| June 2005 | Cared for 5,572 patients since starting in the new facility – total patients to date 25,034 with over 60 dedicated staff |
| April 2006 | 3rd Organisation Wide Survey conducted by Australian Council of Healthcare Standards. QEH accredited for a further 4 years to August 2010. |
| June 2006 | Performed 5132 procedures. Total patients to date: 30099 with 80 dedicated staff. |
| August 2006 | Changed name from Queensland Eye Centre Pty Ltd to Queensland Eye Hospital Pty Ltd |
