Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Eye Care Services in Thornbury
Established in 1940, our practice has built a legacy of clinical excellence and patient-centred care. We prioritise long-term relationships with our patients, ensuring comprehensive eye health management through advanced diagnostic technology and personalised solutions. Our team, led by Associate Professor Richard Vojlay and Gordon Kirk, combines over 80 years of combined experience in complex contact lens fitting, corneal assessment, and vision correction. We utilise cutting-edge equipment like Optical Coherence Tomography and corneal topography to detect and monitor conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and keratoconus.Our services extend to Ortho-K treatments for myopia control, dry eye therapy, and customised contact lens solutions for challenging cases. With a focus on education and community engagement, we remain committed to delivering evidence-based care tailored to individual lifestyle needs while maintaining strong collaborations with ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals.
Services
Comprehensive eye exams
Contact lens fittings
Ortho-K treatment
Dry eye therapy
Corneal topography
Glaucoma screening
Macular degeneration checks
Scleral lens fitting
Myopia control
Digital retinal imaging
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in complex contact lens fitting
- Our clinic uses advanced diagnostic imaging technology
- Personalised patient education is central to our approach
- We specialise in keratoconus and corneal graft management
- Our team maintains strong collaborations with ophthalmologists
Services
Comprehensive eye exams
Our detailed eye examinations include pupil dilation for thorough ocular health assessment, digital retinal imaging, and glaucoma screening. Using Optical Coherence Tomography, we detect early signs of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. The 60-minute process ensures accurate spectacle prescriptions and identifies systemic health issues affecting vision.
Ortho-K treatment
Ortho-K uses custom rigid gas permeable lenses worn overnight to reshape the cornea. This non-surgical solution corrects myopia and astigmatism while you sleep, providing clear daytime vision without glasses. Effective for children as young as six, it also slows myopia progression by up to 50% according to clinical studies.
Scleral lens fitting
Scleral lenses vault over irregular corneas without touching them, ideal for keratoconus and post-graft patients. These oxygen-permeable lenses provide stable vision while protecting compromised ocular surfaces. Custom-designed using anterior OCT scans for precise fit and optimal comfort during extended wear.
Dry eye therapy
We diagnose evaporative dry eye using corneal topography and tear film analysis. Treatment options include lid hygiene protocols, prescription eye drops, and punctal plugs. Our approach addresses underlying causes like meibomian gland dysfunction, reducing symptoms of grittiness and light sensitivity while improving ocular surface health.
Corneal cross-linking
This FDA-approved procedure strengthens corneal tissue to halt keratoconus progression. Using riboflavin and UV-A light, we stabilise thinning corneas and prevent further vision deterioration. Recommended for progressive cases, the treatment preserves visual function and delays or eliminates the need for corneal grafts in 90% of patients.
People
Richard Vojlay
Director, Optometrist
Associate Professor Richard Vojlay has 40 years' experience in advanced contact lens fitting and corneal assessment. A University of Melbourne lecturer and ophthalmic medicines prescriber, he specialises in keratoconus management and maintains referral partnerships with leading ophthalmologists.
Gordon Kirk
Optometrist
Gordon Kirk has served Thornbury's vision needs for over four decades. With expertise in spectacle dispensing and community eye health, he remains actively involved in patient care while mentoring the next generation of optometric professionals.
Questions
How long does a comprehensive eye exam take?
Our thorough examinations typically last 60 minutes, including pupil dilation for detailed ocular health assessment.
Do you offer myopia control for children?
Yes, our Ortho-K treatment effectively slows myopia progression in children as young as six years old.
How do you handle dry eye conditions?
We use advanced diagnostics to identify evaporative dry eye causes, offering tailored treatments including lid therapy and prescription interventions.
Can keratoconus be treated without surgery?
Corneal cross-linking successfully stabilises keratoconus progression in 90% of cases, often avoiding the need for corneal grafts.
What technology do you use for eye health checks?
We employ Optical Coherence Tomography, corneal topography, and digital retinal imaging for early detection of ocular diseases.
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