Business Details
22 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Optometrists in Wodonga
At Wodonga Eye Care, we are dedicated to providing personalized, comprehensive eye care with a focus on long-term eye health. Our team of experienced optometrists combines advanced technology with a patient-centred approach to deliver tailored solutions for vision needs. With over 30 years of combined expertise, we specialize in diagnosing and managing eye diseases, including dry eye, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Our services extend beyond routine exams to include emergency eyecare, children's vision assessments, and specialized shooting vision consultations. We pride ourselves on being a locally owned, independent practice committed to serving the Wodonga community.Our investment in cutting-edge diagnostic tools ensures accurate, early detection of ocular conditions. From frame repairs to custom eyewear solutions, we offer services rarely found in standard optical practices. Our team's therapeutic endorsements allow us to prescribe medicated eye drops for treating various eye diseases. We emphasize preventive care, offering actionable advice to maintain optimal eye health throughout life. Our practice extends to rural communities and aged care facilities, ensuring broader access to quality eyecare. With a focus on innovation and community trust, we strive to be the region's leading eye health specialists.
Services
Eye Examinations
Children's Eyecare
Medical Eyecare
Frame Repair
Emergency Eyecare
Advanced Retinal Imaging
Ortho-K Lenses
Cyclists Eyewear
Shooting Vision Assessments
Dry Eye Management
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined optometry experience with therapeutically endorsed professionals
- Our practice utilizes advanced retinal imaging and diagnostic technology for precise eye health assessments
- We provide same-day emergency eyecare appointments for urgent eye conditions
- Our team specializes in children's vision development and shooting sports vision assessments
- We operate a full-service optical lab for immediate frame repairs and custom lens fittings
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye exams include vision assessment, eye pressure testing, and advanced retinal imaging. We tailor consultations to individual needs, offering dry eye analysis, corneal topography, and visual field testing. Our therapeutically endorsed optometrists ensure accurate diagnosis of ocular conditions while providing personalized vision solutions for long-term eye health.
Medical Eyecare
We specialize in diagnosing and managing eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Our practice uses advanced diagnostic equipment to monitor conditions and prescribe medicated eye drops for treatment. We focus on early intervention to preserve vision and offer ongoing management for chronic eye conditions affecting our patients.
Emergency Eyecare
Our emergency eyecare service treats sudden vision loss, eye pain, and foreign body removal. We have specialized tools to extract embedded particles and prescribe medications for recovery. We prioritize same-day appointments for urgent cases, ensuring prompt treatment to prevent complications from acute eye injuries or infections.
Children's Eyecare
We assess children's vision from age 3 using non-invasive techniques like retinoscopy. Our exams evaluate binocular vision, colour perception, and eye alignment to detect developmental issues early. We provide comprehensive assessments for parents and teachers concerned about visual development, ensuring timely intervention for optimal visual outcomes.
Frame Repair
Our onsite optical lab offers same-day frame repairs including metal soldering and acetate joint restoration. We perform minor adjustments while you wait and provide free repairs for frames purchased at our clinic. Our services extend to specialist shooting lens fittings and custom solutions for maintaining prescription eyewear.
People
Kelly Gibbons
Optometrist/Director
Owner of Wodonga Eye Care since 2004, Kelly specializes in therapeutics, children's vision, and shooting vision. With extensive experience in diagnosing eye diseases, she combines clinical expertise with community engagement to deliver quality eyecare services.
Akaansha Narain
Optometrist
Qualified from Deakin University, Akaansha focuses on specialty contact lens fitting and dry eye management. Her professional journey began through personal experience with vision correction, bringing practical understanding to patient care and optical solutions.
Alex Jones
Practice Manager/Optical Dispenser
With optical dispensing qualifications since 2007, Lex specializes in finding tailored eyewear solutions. She combines technical knowledge of optics with patient-focused service to ensure optimal visual comfort and frame selection for each customer.
Janet Pauline
Reception/Optical Dispenser
Working at Wodonga Eye Care since 2011, Janet transitioned from reception to optical dispensing. She excels at matching frames to individual needs while maintaining the clinic's welcoming atmosphere for all patients.
Kurt Gibbons
Reception/Optical Dispenser
As one of the owners, Kurt brings diverse technical expertise to the practice. His skills in electronics, optical dispensing, and operations management ensure smooth clinic functionality while providing hands-on patient support.
Questions
What services does Wodonga Eyecare offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, medical eyecare, emergency services, frame repairs, children's vision assessments, and specialized services like shooting vision assessments and Ortho-K lenses.
Do you offer emergency eyecare?
Yes, we provide same-day appointments for urgent eye conditions including foreign body removal and acute eye pain.
Are your optometrists qualified to treat eye diseases?
Our optometrists are therapeutically endorsed to diagnose and manage eye diseases like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.
Do you cater to children's vision needs?
We recommend full eye exams starting at age 3 using age-appropriate techniques to ensure early detection of vision issues.
Can you repair eyeglass frames?
Yes, we offer same-day frame repairs including metal soldering, acetate resink joints, and nylon replacement for semi-rimless frames.
Do you serve rural communities?
Our team provides outreach services to rural towns and aged care facilities across the region.
