Business Details
27 Years
experience
Expert Eye Care & Designer Eyewear in Woollahra
Established in 1999, our practice combines decades of clinical expertise with a commitment to cutting-edge technology and personalized care. We specialize in comprehensive eye examinations, utilizing advanced digital imaging and OCT technology to ensure precise diagnoses and prescriptions. Our team prioritizes holistic eye health, collaborating with local GPs and ophthalmologists to address conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Beyond clinical excellence, we curate a selection of premium eyewear from global designers, balancing fashion with functionality to meet diverse style preferences. With over 30 years of experience in optometry, our founder has pioneered myopia control solutions, including orthokeratology and specialized lenses, tailored for children and teenagers. Our optician brings 30 years of international expertise in lens fitting, ensuring optimal optical correction and durability.We emphasize patient education, offering clear guidance on lens coatings, blue light protection, and contact lens options, including daily disposables and custom rigid gas-permeable designs. Our practice bridges the gap between medical precision and aesthetic excellence, dedicating time to understand individual needs and preferences. We partner with trusted lens manufacturers like Hoya and Essilor to deliver durable, high-performance solutions. By maintaining rigorous quality standards for both clinical services and product offerings, we ensure every patient receives comprehensive, long-term eye care. Our approach reflects a philosophy that exceptional vision care should never compromise personal style or comfort.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Myopia Control
Frame Selection
Lens Fitting
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of optometric expertise with advanced diagnostic technology.
- Our practice combines thorough eye examinations with a curated selection of designer frames.
- Specialists in myopia control using orthokeratology and MiYOSMART lenses.
- Experienced optician with 30 years in precision lens fitting and optical solutions.
- Collaborate with leading ophthalmologists for specialized eye disease management.
Services
Eye Examinations
Our comprehensive eye exams utilize OCT technology and digital imaging to assess vision clarity and detect eye diseases. We provide personalized prescriptions while evaluating conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. Our approach combines clinical precision with patient education to ensure long-term eye health.
Contact Lenses
We fit disposable, custom rigid gas-permeable, and orthokeratology lenses for myopia control. Our options include daily disposables for astigmatism correction and multifocal designs. We specialize in oxygen-permeable materials for extended wear comfort and eye health.
Myopia Control
Our myopia management includes Hoya MiYOSMART lenses and orthokeratology contact lenses worn overnight. These evidence-based solutions slow myopic progression in children and teenagers, offering non-surgical alternatives to laser correction through personalized treatment plans.
Frame Selection
We offer designer frames from European, Japanese, and Australian brands, emphasizing quality craftsmanship and fashion-forward styles. Our optician provides personalized styling advice to match facial features with durable, well-constructed eyewear options.
Lens Fitting
Our precision lens fitting ensures optimal optical correction for prescriptions and frame types. We use anti-reflective coatings, blue light filters, and high-index materials to enhance vision clarity while maintaining aesthetic appeal through accurate measurements and quality assurance.
People
Richard Banks
Founder & Optometrist
With over 30 years in optometry and 20 years running his Woollahra practice, Richard specializes in ocular therapeutics and myopia control. He combines clinical expertise with a passion for art and classic cars.
Graeme Reid
Optician
A qualified optician with 30 years industry experience across four countries, Graeme excels in precision lens fitting and styling. He balances technical expertise with a personable approach to optical needs.
Josie Rosenberg
Reception & Styling Consultant
Josie combines reception duties with fashion-forward frame styling. Her eclectic taste and passion for helping clients find complementary eyewear make her a key part of the patient experience.
Questions
What services does Richard Banks Optometrist offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, myopia control solutions, designer eyewear selection, and specialized lens prescriptions.
How do I book an appointment?
Contact us directly through our website or visit our practice in Woollahra to schedule a consultation.
What makes your eyewear selection unique?
We curate premium frames from global designers, blending quality craftsmanship with contemporary fashion trends.
Do you specialize in children's eye care?
Yes, we offer myopia control options like orthokeratology and specialized lenses for children and teenagers.
What lens technologies do you recommend?
We use Hoya, Essilor, and Cooper Vision lenses with features like blue light blocking, aspheric designs, and myopia control technology.
