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Vision Eye Institute - Footscray

📍 FOOTSCRAY

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1895 · private

About

Vision Eye Institute in Footscray is a leading provider of comprehensive eye care services in the western suburbs of Melbourne. The clinic offers a wide range of services, including: Comprehensive eye examinations: These examinations are conducted by experienced optometrists and ophthalmologists to assess the overall health of your eyes and detect any potential problems. Cataract surgery: Vision Eye Institute is a leading provider of cataract surgery, using the latest technology and techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Glaucoma management: The clinic offers a range of treatments for glaucoma, a condition that can damage the optic nerve and lead to vision loss. Macular degeneration management: Vision Eye Institute provides treatment and management options for macular degeneration, a leading cause of vision loss in older adults. Diabetic eye care: The clinic offers specialised care for people with diabetes, which can increase the risk of developing eye problems. Dry eye treatment: Vision Eye Institute offers a variety of treatments for dry eye, a common condition that can cause discomfort and blurred vision. Contact lens fitting: The clinic offers a wide range of contact lenses to suit the needs of each individual patient. Ortho-K: Vision Eye Institute offers Ortho-K, a non-surgical vision correction treatment that uses specially designed contact lenses to reshape the cornea while you sleep. Vision Eye Institute is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care. The clinic is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by experienced and qualified eye care professionals. The clinic is conveniently located in Footscray, with easy access by public transport.

Legal name
Vision Eye Institute - Footscray
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,500

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 1

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,966
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level I
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
Risk-adjusted 30d mortality 4.1% EU avg 3.0%
HAI rate per 1000 patient-days 3.6 EU avg 1.8
30d readmission rate 24% EU avg 14%
Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) -10% EU avg 76%

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Patient experience

Room categories
ward · semi-private · private
Meals
standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
Chaplaincy
Christian · Muslim · Jewish
Private bathroom
private + suite rooms
Wi-Fi
Free in all rooms

Awards & rankings

  • Top hospital — FOOTSCRAY

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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