Eye infections or conjunctivitis
Do you have a sore, weeping or ‘gritty’ feeling eye? You might have a bacterial infection, like conjunctivitis, and need urgent eye care. They can see if you need a prescription for antibiotic ointment or specialist care.
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How to know if you have an eye infection
If you’ve notices a sticky, pink or gritty feeling in your eye, you might have the symptoms of a bacterial eye infection or conjunctivitis. Above all, Conjunctivitis is the most common eye condition that causes pink and itchy eyes. Also, it is known as ‘pink eye’.
Does this sound like your eye symptoms?
- Have your eyes been unusually itchy or hurting?
- Are your eyes extra sensitive to light and producing a lot of pus?
- You’ve been suffering from allergies recently
- been unwell with a virus?
- experienced a scratch to the eye or a foreign body is in the eye.
Furthermore, if you are worried about tamariki, watch out for them rubbing their eyes or having discharge or pinkness. Importantly, get them to see a GP and don’t send them to school. Remember, conjunctivitis is contageous.
If the infection is the result of an accident, we will help you with ACC forms.
When to get urgent care for symptoms an eye infection or conjunctivitis
Naturally, our eyes are extrememly important to us. Therefore, don’t hesitate to get help urgently for any eye issue.
If you do need a prescription, our doctors will ensure the treatment should reflect the cause. In all types, it is important to keep the eyes clean and free of discharge. Our team always establishes the nature of the infection to prescribe the appropriate ointment or drops as necessary.
Commonly, Chloramphenicol drops of ointment is prescribed. However, remember that these need to be stored in the fridge. You might have had one of these prescription treatments before.
- Chlorafast® (eye drops)
- Chlorsig® (eye ointment)
First aid for conjunctivitis or an eye infection
In most cases, the symptoms of conjunctivitis often go away without antibiotics.
So, here are some helpful tips for treating conjunctivitis in adults and children at home.
- Before touching your eyes, wash your hands with soap and warm water.
- Dry your hands with a clean (or disposable) towel.
- Wipe your eye once, from the end nearest your nose to the outside, then throw the swab away.
- Continue until your eye is clean.
- Clean away any pus, crust or discharge with a disposable cotton swab soaked in water.
- Wash and dry your hands again.
- Seek Urgent Care if eye pain or conjunctivitis symptoms become more severe.
如何联络我们
- Email info@eastcare.co.nz
- Phone number (09) 277 1516
- Fax (09) 277 1515
- Address: 260 Botany Road, Howick 2013, Auckland
- Postal: PO Box 38306, Howick 2145, Auckland
Complementary onsite services
At our Botany Road premises, we offer a number of onsite services including a Pharmacy and Radiology to ensure your visit to the Centre is as stress free as possible.
Pre-register online before you arrive
Pre-registering saves you time in check-in.
常问问题
如您想在我们的诊所注册，您先需要填写我们初级卫生保健机构（Primary Health Organisation，简称 PHO）的注册表格。这是新西兰卫生部的规定。您还需要身份和资格 证明：
- 新西兰护照或新西兰出生证明，或
- 其它国家的护照与永久居民签证、居民签证、或 24 个月以上的工作签证
在注册表格上请注明你想注册在哪位还有接受新病人的医生名下。
在我们诊所新注册的病人需要约见我们的护士或医疗助理完成一个健康询问会诊。
在健康询问会诊中，护士将会测量您的身高、体重、血压等，和简单的跟您相谈病史 ，让我们的医疗团队更好了解您的健康状况。
完成健康询问会诊后便可以与医生会诊。
首次会诊时长如下：
| 年龄 | 健康询问会诊 | 医生会诊 | 总额 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-13 岁 | - | 15 分钟 免费 | 15 分钟 免费 |
| 13 至 17 岁 | - | 15 分钟 $13.00 | 15 分钟 $13.00 |
| 18 至 39 岁 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 15 分钟* $19.50 | 30 分钟 $29.50 |
| 40 岁或以上 | 15 分钟 $10.00 | 30 分钟 $39.00 | 45 分钟 $49.00 |
* 注：如果您患有长期疾病，请预约 30 分钟。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。
您在首次会诊后便能使用您的 MyIndici 患者平台。
请在会诊后尽快支付诊费。没有付清的款项每月将会有 $10 额外行政费用。
任何其它额外治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
MyIndici 患者平台是一个可以让病人看到自己的健康资讯的安全网站。如果您想开通您的患者平台，请致电诊所 (09) 265 1325 或电邮至 info@ormistonmedical.co.nz。
14-17 years $14
18+ years $16
Urgent prescription $27.50
我们诊所的办公时间是周一至周五，上午 8:30 至下午 5:00。
在办公室见外请前往 East Care 急诊中心，260号 Botany Road, Golfland, Auckland 2013。
电话：(09) 277 1516
以下仅为诊费而已。其它治疗、化验、材料等，另行收费。
Under 14 Years - Free 14 - 17 years - $14 18 years & over - $16
无论您是面对面会诊、电话问诊、或是网上视频会诊，均一律按年龄收费。