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Your Trusted Optometrists in Murray Bridge
Bridge Eye Care has been an integral part of the Murray Bridge community since the 1940s, providing personalized eye care services with a focus on quality and local engagement. Our practice combines decades of experience with cutting-edge technology to deliver comprehensive vision assessments and tailored optical solutions. As a locally owned business, we prioritize understanding individual patient needs to ensure optimal eye health and visual comfort. Our team of therapeutically qualified optometrists offers extended appointment times, allowing thorough examinations and clear explanations of results. We specialize in diagnosing and managing conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye complications while maintaining a commitment to community support through partnerships with local clubs and sporting teams.Our investment in advanced diagnostic tools, including OPTOS and OCT imaging, ensures precise detection of ocular and systemic health issues. We provide emergency eye care services for urgent conditions such as sudden vision loss or eye pain. With a focus on both style and functionality, our customised eyewear selection includes premium lenses from leading manufacturers. Our practice maintains a two-year warranty on all frames and offers adjustments for long-term patient satisfaction. Through continuous professional development, our team stays at the forefront of optometric advancements to deliver evidence-based care.
Services
Complete Eye Health Checks
Digital Eye Health
Contact Lenses
Customised Eyewear
Children's Vision
Latest Technology
Highlights and features
- We offer 80+ years combined experience in optometry care
- Our practice uses advanced diagnostic technology like OPTOS and OCT imaging
- We provide emergency eye care appointments with 2-hour notice availability
- Our therapeutically qualified optometrists can prescribe eye medications
- We maintain a two-year warranty on all spectacle frames
What people say
Friendly and helpful staff
Emergency appointment available
Knowledgeable professionals
Personalized care approach
Community-focused practice
Services
Complete Eye Health Checks
Our comprehensive eye examinations include retinal imaging, glaucoma screening, and macula assessment using advanced diagnostic technology. We conduct diabetic eye evaluations and driver's license assessments while providing extended appointment times for thorough consultations. Our therapeutically qualified optometrists can detect systemic health issues through ocular examination and prescribe necessary medications.
Digital Eye Health
Specialized assessments for digital eye strain include binocular vision testing and blue light exposure analysis. We offer customized lens solutions to reduce screen-related discomfort and provide visual hygiene guidance. Our optometrists recommend specialized blue light blocking glasses to protect against digital device strain while maintaining clear vision during prolonged screen use.
Contact Lenses
We provide comprehensive contact lens consultations for various prescriptions including multifocal and astigmatism corrections. Our optometrists offer trial lenses and personalized fitting assessments to ensure optimal comfort and vision. We supply a wide range of contact lens materials and prescriptions for full-time or occasional wear.
Customised Eyewear
Our frame selection combines style and functionality with premium lenses from Hoya, Zeiss, and Essilor. We offer personalized fitting measurements for optimal comfort and provide adjustments for long-term wear. The collection includes children's frames, safety glasses, and prescription sunglasses with a two-year warranty on all frames.
Latest Technology
We utilize OPTOS ultra-wide imaging, OCT retinal scanning, and corneal topography for precise eye health assessments. Our visual field analyser detects peripheral vision issues while the autorefractor provides accurate spectacle prescriptions. The iTerminal ensures perfect lens centration for maximum visual clarity and comfort in customised eyewear.
People
Kristin Guppy
Optometrist
With over 20 years in optometry, Kristin brings expertise in eye health and vision care. She enjoys problem-solving complex cases and building patient relationships. Her professional journey includes positions in Tasmania, Melbourne, and Adelaide before joining Bridge Eye Care.
Kelly O'Brien
Optometrist
A qualified optometrist with 25+ years experience, Kelly specializes in therapeutic eye care. She previously worked with major optical chains before becoming co-owner of Bridge Eye Care. Her focus areas include comprehensive eye examinations and contact lens prescribing.
Andrew Nordstrum
Optometrist
Andrew brings extensive rural optometry experience from Western Australia. He specializes in community-based eye care and enjoys the challenges of rural practice. His approach emphasizes personalized patient care and building long-term relationships with local residents.
Sonny Walia
Practice Manager
With 18+ years in optics, Sonny oversees practice operations and patient care coordination. He focuses on delivering high-quality service while maintaining community connections. His expertise includes optical dispensing and patient education on vision solutions.
Jane Grundy
Optical Dispenser
A local Murray Bridge resident, Jane provides expert frame selection and fitting services. With four years at Bridge Eye Care, she combines technical knowledge with personalized service. Her focus is helping patients find eyewear that balances style and functional needs.
Questions
What services does Bridge Eye Care offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, digital eye strain solutions, customised eyewear, and specialized children's vision assessments using advanced diagnostic technology.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
Yes, we provide emergency appointments for urgent conditions like sudden vision loss, eye pain, or flashes and floaters with availability within two hours when needed.
What technology do you use?
Our practice uses OPTOS ultra-wide imaging, OCT retinal scanning, corneal topography, and visual field analysers for precise eye health assessments and early disease detection.
Are your optometrists qualified?
Our team includes therapeutically qualified optometrists with decades of combined experience, capable of prescribing medications and managing complex eye health conditions.
Do you have children's eye care?
Yes, we offer specialized children's vision assessments to detect and address developmental vision issues early for optimal treatment outcomes.
What eyewear options are available?
We offer premium customised eyewear with lenses from Hoya, Zeiss, and Essilor, including prescription sunglasses, safety glasses, and children's frames with a two-year warranty.
