Disclaimer

Policy Sections

The information provided on this website is for general informational and educational purposes only.

The website contains information about Dr Lasitha Jayasinghe, Southwest Eye Surgeons, eye conditions, ophthalmic treatments, surgical procedures, practice services and related healthcare topics.

Although reasonable care is taken when preparing website content, information on this website should not be relied upon as a substitute for individual medical assessment, diagnosis or treatment.

1. Not Medical Advice

Information on this website does not constitute personalised medical advice.

Eye conditions, symptoms, treatment options and expected outcomes vary between individuals. Information that may be relevant to one person may not be appropriate for another.

You should seek advice from an appropriately qualified healthcare professional regarding your individual circumstances.

Do not start, stop or alter any medical treatment solely on the basis of information contained on this website.

2. No Doctor-Patient Relationship

Viewing this website, reading its content, contacting the practice through the contact details provided, or submitting a general enquiry does not by itself establish a doctor-patient relationship with Dr Lasitha Jayasinghe or Southwest Eye Surgeons.

A clinical relationship is established only through appropriate consultation, assessment and professional arrangements.

3. Medical Emergencies

This website is not intended to provide emergency medical assistance.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000 or attend an appropriate emergency department.

If you experience sudden or significant changes in vision, eye injury, severe eye pain or other urgent eye symptoms, seek prompt assessment from an appropriate healthcare professional.

Do not rely on website information, email or a general website enquiry for urgent medical care.

4. Treatment Information

Information about treatments and procedures on this website is intended to provide a general overview of services that may be available.

The suitability of any treatment depends on factors including the individual’s:

Eye condition and diagnosis
Medical and ophthalmic history
Examination and investigation findings
Individual risk factors
Treatment objectives
Potential benefits and risks
Available alternatives

A particular treatment or procedure appearing on this website does not mean that it will be suitable or recommended for every patient.

Treatment decisions should only be made following appropriate individual clinical assessment and discussion with a qualified healthcare professional.

5. Treatment Outcomes

Healthcare and surgical outcomes vary between individuals.

No information on this website should be interpreted as:

A guarantee of a particular clinical result
A guarantee of improvement in vision
A guarantee that treatment will be successful
A representation that any procedure is completely safe or risk-free
A guarantee regarding recovery time
A representation that every patient will experience the same outcome

All medical and surgical procedures may involve potential risks, complications and limitations.

Expected benefits, risks, alternatives and likely outcomes should be discussed in the context of an individual clinical assessment.

6. Risks and Complications

Descriptions of procedures on this website may not include every possible risk, complication, limitation or alternative.

The information provided is not intended to replace the informed-consent process that occurs between a patient and their treating healthcare professional.

Where treatment or surgery is being considered, individual risks and alternatives should be discussed during consultation.

7. Accuracy and Currency of Information

Reasonable efforts are made to keep information on this website accurate and current.

However, medical knowledge, clinical practices, treatment options, technologies, availability of services and regulatory requirements may change over time.

We do not guarantee that all information will remain complete, current or applicable to every circumstance.

Website content may be amended, updated or removed without notice.

8. Illustrations, Photographs and Graphics

Photographs, diagrams, illustrations, medical graphics and other visual material used throughout the website may be provided for general educational, explanatory or design purposes.

Unless specifically identified otherwise, images should not be interpreted as:

A patient’s actual clinical result
A representation of the outcome that a particular patient will achieve
Diagnostic information
A substitute for clinical examination
A before-and-after representation of treatment results

Some website imagery may be illustrative, digitally created or enhanced for presentation purposes.

Clinical findings and treatment outcomes can only be assessed on an individual basis.

9. Professional Information

Information relating to qualifications, professional roles, clinical interests, affiliations and services is intended to reflect current information at the time of publication.

Professional titles and qualifications should be understood according to their recognised meaning and the practitioner’s applicable registration and credentials.

The presence of information about a particular area of practice does not imply that a particular procedure is clinically indicated for every person.

10. Fees, Medicare and Insurance

Any information on the website concerning fees, Medicare, private health insurance, No-Gap arrangements or other financial matters is general information only.

Actual costs may vary depending on the services required, individual circumstances, hospital or facility charges, anaesthetic services, Medicare eligibility, private health insurance arrangements and other providers involved in care.

Patients should confirm applicable costs with the practice and relevant third parties before proceeding with treatment.

11. External Websites

This website may contain links to websites operated by third parties, including healthcare organisations, professional bodies, government agencies or other information providers.

External links are provided for convenience and general information.

Dr Lasitha Jayasinghe and Southwest Eye Surgeons do not control third-party websites and do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, security or availability of their content.

A link to an external website does not necessarily constitute endorsement of that website or all information contained on it.

12. Website Availability

We aim to maintain the website and its content but cannot guarantee uninterrupted availability.

Access may occasionally be affected by maintenance, technical problems, hosting interruptions, cybersecurity incidents or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

13. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, Dr Lasitha Jayasinghe and Southwest Eye Surgeons are not responsible for loss arising from reliance solely on general information contained on this website where individual professional advice should reasonably have been sought.

Users are responsible for obtaining appropriate professional advice before making healthcare decisions.

Nothing in this Disclaimer is intended to exclude, restrict or modify any right, guarantee, remedy or liability that cannot lawfully be excluded under applicable Australian law.

14. Australian Healthcare Advertising

Information on this website is intended to provide accurate and balanced information about regulated health services.

Advertising of regulated health services in Australia must not be false or misleading, use prohibited testimonials, create unreasonable expectations of beneficial treatment, or encourage indiscriminate or unnecessary use of healthcare services.

Clinical decisions should always be based on individual assessment and clinical need.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about information contained on this website, please contact:

Southwest Eye Surgeons / Dr Lasitha Jayasinghe

Telephone: 08 9721 6633
Email: admin@swes.com.au
Website: ljay.com.au