Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Optometrists in Toowong, QLD
Toowong Optometrists has been delivering high-quality eye care and personalized service to Brisbane's inner-west for 25 years. Our team of qualified optometrists, with over 80 combined years of experience, specializes in comprehensive eye examinations, ocular disease management, and advanced vision correction solutions. We utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to ensure accurate assessments and early detection of eye health issues. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our therapeutic qualifications, allowing us to prescribe ophthalmic medications for conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration. With a focus on both clinical expertise and customer satisfaction, we offer a curated selection of premium lenses and frames tailored to individual style and budget.Our practice maintains strong affiliations with professional organizations, including the Optometry Association of Queensland and the Australasian College of Behavioral Optometrists. We prioritize patient education, particularly in children's vision development and myopia control, and provide bulk billing for Medicare and DVA cardholders. Our dedication to continuous professional development ensures our team remains at the forefront of optometric advancements while maintaining a patient-centric approach to eye care.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Diagnostic Imaging
Contact Lenses
Myopia Control
Children's Vision Care
Ocular Disease Management
Computer Vision Syndrome
Dry Eye Treatment
Keratoconus Management
Driving Vision Standards
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25 years of specialized optometric expertise in Brisbane's inner-west
- Therapeutically qualified optometrists with 80+ combined years of experience
- Latest computerized diagnostic equipment for precise eye health assessments
- Personalized frame selection matching style, comfort, and budget needs
- Proven myopia control programs for children with evidence-based outcomes
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye examinations use advanced diagnostic technology to assess visual acuity, eye health, and refractive errors. We evaluate for myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and presbyopia while screening for ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration. The process includes preliminary tests, refraction analysis, and eye muscle balance assessment to ensure accurate prescriptions and early detection of potential vision threats.
Diagnostic Imaging
We employ cutting-edge imaging technology including optical coherence tomography and retinal photography to detect eye diseases at their earliest stages. These non-invasive tests help identify conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. Our visual field examinations assess peripheral vision function while corneal topography maps the eye's surface for precise contact lens fitting and keratoconus management.
Myopia Control
Specialized programs target childhood myopia progression using evidence-based approaches. We offer orthokeratology lenses for overnight vision correction, therapeutic contact lenses, and atropine eye drops. Our optometrists monitor patients' visual development and implement strategies to reduce the long-term risks of high myopia while addressing family history factors that contribute to short-sightedness progression in young patients.
Children's Vision Care
Comprehensive assessments for children's visual development, including binocular vision testing and learning-related vision skills evaluation. We address convergence insufficiency, amblyopia, and visual processing issues while providing guidance on screen time management. Our optometrists with behavioral optometry training specialize in identifying developmental vision problems that may impact academic performance and motor skill development.
Contact Lens Fitting
Customized contact lens solutions for various vision needs, including toric lenses for astigmatism and multifocal options for presbyopia. We provide orthokeratology lenses for myopia control and specialty fittings for keratoconus patients. Our optometrists ensure optimal comfort and eye health through thorough corneal assessments and follow-up evaluations to maintain proper lens fit and ocular surface condition.
People
Nancy Atkinson
Optometrist
With over 20 years of clinical experience, Nancy holds a Master of Business Administration and postgraduate qualifications in ocular therapeutics. She serves as President of the Optometry Association of Queensland and Northern Territory, specializing in children's vision and myopia control while maintaining active roles in optometric regulation and professional development.
Michael White
Optometrist
Therapeutically qualified with distinction from QUT, Michael specializes in ocular pathology and myopia management. He brings extensive clinical experience from Brisbane and Melbourne practices, focusing on contact lens solutions including orthokeratology while maintaining active membership in professional optometric associations.
Morag Hertweck
Optometrist
Graduating with first-class honours from QUT in 1994, Morag completed postgraduate studies in behavioral optometry. She specializes in children's vision development and myopia control, combining academic excellence with practical experience in developmental vision assessment and therapeutic interventions for pediatric patients.
Geraldine Bendell
Optometrist
With 20+ years across rural and metropolitan practices, Geraldine focuses on comprehensive eye health assessments. Her therapeutic qualifications enable medical eye care management while mentoring new optometrists. As a mother of four, she emphasizes early detection of vision issues in children through regular developmental eye examinations.
Jarryd Kuhnemann
Practice Manager
Leading practice operations since 2022, Jarryd combines optical expertise with customer service excellence. He specializes in frame selection guidance, ensuring optimal balance between fashion and functional eyewear solutions while managing practice logistics and patient experience initiatives.
Questions
What services do Toowong Optometrists offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, diagnostic imaging, contact lens fittings, myopia control programs, children's vision assessments, and management of ocular diseases like glaucoma and macular degeneration.
How can I book an appointment?
Contact us directly at 07 3870 0565 during our operating hours Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm or Saturday 8:30am-3:00pm for immediate booking assistance.
Do you accept health insurance?
Yes, we process Private Health Insurance claims via HICAPS and offer Medicare bulk billing for eligible consultations with Department of Veterans Affairs or Medicare cardholders.
What makes your practice different?
With 25 years of local experience and 80+ combined years of optometric expertise, we combine advanced diagnostics with personalized care, including specialized children's vision programs and therapeutic eye disease management.
How do you handle children's eye exams?
Our optometrists with behavioral optometry training conduct comprehensive assessments for visual development, learning-related vision issues, and myopia progression while providing age-appropriate screening and parental guidance.
What diagnostic technology do you use?
We employ optical coherence tomography, retinal photography, visual field analyzers, and corneal topographers to ensure early detection and precise monitoring of eye health conditions.
