Ashburton Eyecare

At Ashburton Eyecare, we have been serving the community of Ashburton and surrounding areas for over 50 years. Our practice is dedicated to providing exceptional eye care services to families, ensuring that their vision and eye health are always at their best. We understand the importance of clear and comfortable vision, especially for growing children, and our experienced optometrists take great care in ensuring that every member of your family receives personalised and thorough care.

Why Choose Us?

If you are experiencing blurry vision, eye strain or discomfort while driving or reading, or if you have concerns about your child's eye health, we encourage you to make an appointment with us. Our team of experienced optometrists will provide you with a comprehensive eye examination using the latest technology and techniques. We will take the time to explain the results of your examination and offer tailored advice on how to improve your vision and eye health.

At Ashburton Eyecare, we pride ourselves on our commitment to providing exceptional value and quality for our patients. We understand that choosing the right eyewear can be a daunting task, which is why we offer a wide range of frames, lenses, sunglasses and contact lenses to suit all ages, styles and budgets. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you find the perfect eyewear to suit your needs and will take the time to ensure that your glasses are fitted correctly and comfortably.

Meet Our Team

Our team of experienced optometrists and support staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of care for our patients. Our principal optometrist, Dario Canale, has over 20 years of experience in optometry consulting and is therapeutically endorsed to provide ocular medicines if required. Dario regularly treats eye infections, inflammations and allergies and is committed to providing the best possible care for his patients.

Our team of optometrists are experienced in providing comprehensive eye examinations for patients of all ages, including children. We understand that children need a different examination to adults, and our optometrists take great care in ensuring that every child's examination is tailored to their needs. We are proud to serve the increasing number of young families in Ashburton and Glen Iris, and we take great pleasure in helping children make the most of their school years.

Our Services

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of our patients. These include:

• Comprehensive eye examinations for all ages
• Children's vision assessments
• Contact lens fittings and aftercare
• Ocular disease management, including treatment of eye infections, inflammations and allergies
• Vision therapy and rehabilitation
• Dry eye assessments and treatments
• Retinal imaging and OCT scans
• Safety eyewear assessments and fittings

Family Eyecare

At Ashburton Eyecare, we understand the importance of family and are committed to providing exceptional care for every member of your family. We take the time to get to know our patients and their families and are proud to see many of our patients grow up and return to us for their regular eye checkups.

Children's Eyecare

Children's eyes are still developing, and it's important to ensure that they have regular eye examinations to detect any vision problems early. Our optometrists are experienced in providing comprehensive children's vision assessments, including assessments for lazy eye, colour vision and focusing problems. We take the time to explain the results of your child's examination and offer tailored advice on how to improve their vision and eye health.

Sore, Itchy and Dry Eyes

If you are experiencing sore, itchy or dry eyes, our optometrists can provide a range of treatments to alleviate your symptoms. We offer dry eye assessments and treatments, including eye drops, warm compresses and lid cleaning.

Tips for Healthy Eyes

At Ashburton Eyecare, we are committed to promoting eye health and offer a range of tips for maintaining healthy eyes, including:

• Taking regular breaks from screens
• Wearing sunglasses to protect your eyes from UV light
• Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and omega-3 fatty acids
• Drinking plenty of water to keep your body hydrated
• Practicing good hygiene, including regularly washing your hands and cleaning your glasses

Eyewear

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a wide range of frames, lenses, sunglasses and contact lenses to suit all ages, styles and budgets. Our experienced and dedicated staff are here to help you find the perfect eyewear to suit your needs, and we take the time to ensure that your glasses are fitted correctly and comfortably.

We are proud to offer frames from a range of leading brands, including:

• Oakley
• Ray-Ban
• Maui Jim
• Silhouette
• Prada
• Versace
• Gucci
• Coach
• Dolce & Gabbana
• Armani

Precision Optical Lenses

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a range of precision optical lenses to suit all prescription types and lifestyles. Our lenses are designed to provide exceptional clarity, comfort and durability, and we offer a range of thin and lightweight lens options for high prescriptions.

Frames

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a wide range of frames to suit all styles and budgets. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are here to help you find the perfect frames to suit your face shape, style and prescription. We offer a range of materials, including metal, plastic and rimless frames, and we can provide customised lens options to suit your needs.

Sunglasses

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a wide range of sunglasses to protect your eyes from harmful UV light. Our sunglasses are designed to provide exceptional clarity, comfort and style, and we offer a range of lens options to suit your needs.

Contact Lenses

At Ashburton Eyecare, we offer a range of contact lenses to suit all prescription types and lifestyles. Our experienced optometrists will provide you with a comprehensive contact lens assessment and fitting, and we offer a range of contact lens types, including:

• Daily disposable lenses
• Fortnightly and monthly disposable lenses
• Multifocal and toric lenses
• Coloured lenses
• Custom-made lenses