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Your Trusted Optometrists in Glenelg, SA
Holdfast Bay Optometry combines cutting-edge eye care technology with personalized attention to meet the vision needs of Glenelg residents. Our team of registered optometrists delivers comprehensive services, from detailed eye examinations to advanced contact lens fittings and designer eyewear solutions. With decades of combined experience, we prioritize preventative care and ongoing professional development to ensure the highest standards of eye health management. Our practice specializes in behavioural optometry for children, emergency eye care, and customized vision solutions using tools like the Rodenstock DNEye Scanner. We maintain strong community ties through our locally owned and operated practice, treating patients like family while staying at the forefront of optometric advancements.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and our focus on creating comfortable, informative patient experiences. We serve diverse needs with services ranging from paediatric eye exams to management of complex eye diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Our team's expertise extends to hard-to-fit contact lens cases and sustainable eyewear options, demonstrating our dedication to both patient care and environmental responsibility. We operate six days a week with extended hours to accommodate busy schedules while maintaining a personal touch in every interaction.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Designer Eyewear
Behavioural Optometry
Emergency Eye Care
Paediatric Eye Exams
Eye Disease Management
Custom Lens Fitting
Vision Therapy
Sustainable Eyewear
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized eye care with over 40 years of combined optometric experience
- Our practice utilizes advanced diagnostic technology like the Rodenstock DNEye Scanner
- We specialize in behavioural optometry for children's learning-related vision issues
- Our team maintains ongoing professional development in the latest optometric techniques
- We provide sustainable eyewear options through eco-friendly frame collections
Associations and certifications
- Optometry Board of Australia
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our detailed eye examinations use state-of-the-art technology to assess vision and eye health. These tests detect potential issues early while evaluating visual acuity, eye function, and overall ocular wellness. The 45-60 minute appointments include thorough history taking, vision testing, and advanced diagnostic imaging to ensure optimal eye health and accurate prescriptions.
Behavioural Optometry
Specialized care for children's visual processing challenges addresses issues with eye coordination, tracking, and perceptual skills. This approach helps children overcome reading difficulties and hand-eye coordination problems through tailored interventions including corrective lenses, eye exercises, and visual hygiene strategies to improve academic performance and confidence.
Contact Lenses
Custom contact lens fittings cater to diverse vision needs and lifestyles. We offer daily disposables, multifocal lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and rigid gas-permeable options. Our service includes personalized fittings, follow-up assessments, and training for proper application and removal techniques to ensure comfort and optimal vision correction.
Designer Eyewear
Curated collection of premium eyewear features frames from international designers like Face Face and L.A. Eyeworks. Our optical dispensers help clients select stylish, high-quality frames that complement facial features while providing precise lens crafting using advanced scanning technology for optimal visual clarity.
Emergency Eye Care
Immediate attention for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes. Our optometrists manage acute conditions like foreign body removal, chemical exposures, and sudden onset eye diseases, providing prompt treatment and referral pathways to specialist care when required.
People
Ian Bluntish
Optometrist
With over 40 years' experience and 20 years in Glenelg, Ian combines extensive optometric expertise with deep local community knowledge. He maintains active involvement in continuing professional education.
Joanne Thomas
Optometrist
Specialist in behavioural optometry with over 40 years' experience. Member of the Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists, focusing on children's vision development and learning-related visual processing.
Rachel Holden
Optometrist
Internationally trained optometrist with experience across Canada and Australia. Specializes in paediatric eye care and developmental vision assessment, bringing global perspectives to local patient care.
Tarra
Practice Manager
Over 10 years' experience in Adelaide's optical industry. Combines retail expertise with healthcare management to ensure efficient practice operations and exceptional patient experiences.
Sheryl
Senior Optical Dispenser
25-year optical industry veteran with expertise in fashion-forward eyewear solutions. Specializes in helping clients find frames that combine style with functional vision correction needs.
Questions
What services does Holdfastbay Optometry offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, designer eyewear, behavioural optometry for children, emergency eye care, and management of eye diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
How can I book an eye examination?
Book appointments through our website, by phone at 08 8376 2552, or via our online patient portal. We offer same-day emergency appointments when available.
Do you handle eye emergencies?
Yes, we provide urgent care for eye injuries, infections, and sudden vision changes with prompt assessment and treatment by our experienced optometrists.
What makes your children's eye exams different?
Our paediatric exams include behavioural optometry assessments that evaluate visual processing skills beyond standard 20/20 testing, addressing learning-related vision challenges through specialized interventions.
Do you have sustainable eyewear options?
Yes, we offer eco-friendly frames from Project Green and ProVision collections that use biodegradable materials and support environmental initiatives through partnerships like One Tree Planted.
Are your optometrists registered professionals?
All our optometrists are registered with the Optometry Board of Australia and maintain ongoing continuing education to ensure the highest standards of professional practice.