As an optometrist, having invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in quality equipment, it is our goal to use state-of-the-art technology and quality lenses to provide patients with the clearest, most comfortable and efficient vision to enable them to not only function efficiently but also to derive maximum pleasure from the beautiful world around us.
We have come a long way since rudimentary spectacles were first invented in northern Italy in the 13th century to correct presbyopia, a condition which affects the ability to read after the age of 40. The first spectacles to correct shortsightedness were invented in the 15th century in Germany, with the first bifocals invented by Benjamin Franklin in the USA in the 18th century and spectacles to correct astigmatism in the 19th century. Progressive lenses were developed in the 20th century in England.
Since then, billions of dollars have been spent improving the optical quality of lenses to the point that near natural vision can be restored for the majority of focusing errors.
Paradoxically the quality of vision for a significant percentage of the Australian population has declined considerably, especially since “reading magnifiers” (which equate to the primitive spectacles of the 13th century) have returned to the market through sales in pharmacies, supermarkets and service stations.
Reading magnifiers are a ‘one size fits all’ and don’t necessarily cater for the individual’s visual specific requirements.
If you’ve ever lost or forgotten your spectacles, you’ll have a true appreciation for the technology which allows us to have clear vision just by putting on your spectacles.
Our goal is to provide patients who “Value their Vision” with a quality service to ensure they not only get high quality lenses to maximise their natural eyesight, but we also take the time to provide expert frame selection, customised lens design, and frame fitting which are essential to maximise the performance of the lenses.
