Hannah Lowe
Principal optometrist
Bachelor of Vision Science, Master of Optometry
Interested in children’s vision and short-sightedness. Most of our first eye tests are with Hannah.
Eye tests and glasses in Boronia
Independent optometrists on Paperbark Lane. Under 16s and concession card holders are bulk billed.
Sudden change in your vision or an eye injury?Call us now on (03) 5550 0182. Don’t book online.
Sudden change in your vision or an eye injury?We’re closed, so don’t wait for us. Go to your nearest hospital emergency department, or call 000.
Eye tests
Pick the visit that fits and we’ll allow the right time with the right person.
A first eye test. We have charts with pictures and shapes for children who don’t know their letters yet.
We also look after
Children’s short-sightedness that gets worse each year, diabetes eye checks, and changes from glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts. We watch them over time and refer you to an ophthalmologist when you need one.
What you’ll pay
The full fee first, then who Medicare covers and how often.
Paperbark Lane EyecareFees and Medicare
General eye examination
40 minutes with an optometrist, retinal photos included.
- Fee
- $120
Medicare pays part of it backif you’re eligible
- Under 65
- One full eye test every three years
- 65 and over
- One full eye test every year
- Eyes changed?
- You may be able to come back sooner
- You pay
- The fee, less Medicare’s partWe’ll tell you the amount when you book.
Under 16 or a concession card? We bulk bill, so there’s nothing to pay for the eye test.
Contact lenses
- New wearer fitting
- $120
- Review
- $60
A Medicare benefit for contact lens visits depends on your eligibility. We’ll tell you before you come in.
- Glasses are priced separately. Medicare doesn’t cover glasses or contact lenses.
- Health fund? Claim on the spot with HICAPS. What you get back depends on your cover.
Your prescription is yours. Take it anywhere.
At the end of your consultation, once it’s paid for or billed, we give you your prescription at no extra fee. Buy your glasses here, online or anywhere else. You won’t have to ask twice.
Who you’ll see
Two optometrists do the eye tests. Greg fits your glasses.
Daniel Cho
Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
Interested in contact lenses and dry eye. Speaks Korean (한국어).
Greg Hollis
Optical dispenser
Helps you choose frames and lenses, takes the measurements, then fits, adjusts and repairs your glasses. Greg doesn’t do eye tests.
Every optometrist in Australia is registered with Ahpra. You can check anyone’s registration on the public register.
At your eye test
40minutes
- Bring a few thingsYour glasses and contact lenses, your Medicare card, a list of any medicines, and a letter if another doctor sent you.
- We talk firstWhat’s changed, how you use your eyes at work and at home, and any eye problems in your family.
- The testsReading the chart, checking your prescription, the slit lamp, and photos of the back of your eye.
- Sometimes, dropsDrops that widen your pupils can blur your vision and make bright light uncomfortable for a few hours. We’ll ask first. Bring sunglasses, and if you can, have someone else drive.
- Before you leaveYour prescription, what we found in plain words, and a referral letter if you need to see an ophthalmologist or your GP.
Glasses and contact lenses
You don’t need an eye test here first. Bring a current prescription from us or anywhere else.
Choosing glasses
Greg helps you choose a frame and the right lenses for how you’ll use them. Before you order, he writes down the price of the frame, the lenses and any extras, and the total.
When they’re ready, he fits them so they sit straight and stay put.
Contact lenses
A first fitting includes a lesson in putting them in and taking them out. Already a wearer? Book a review once a year, and reorder by phone.
Repairs
Loose arms, lost screws and new nose pads, usually while you wait. Bring them in even if you bought them elsewhere.
Health funds: claim on the spot with HICAPS. What your fund pays for glasses or contact lenses depends on your extras cover.
Find us
12 Paperbark Lane
Boronia VIC 3155
On the shopping strip, with the gum tree out front.
- Parking
- Free two-hour parking on the street out front, and more behind the shops.
- Getting in
- Flat entry from the footpath and a wide door. Everything is on the ground floor.
- By train
- A short walk from Boronia station.
Opening hours
Mon to Sat
| Monday | 9:00am to 5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00am to 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00am to 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:00am to 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9:00am to 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am to 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Closed on public holidays.
Questions
Do I need a referral?
No. You don’t need a referral from your GP for an eye test. If another doctor or optometrist sent you, bring their letter.
Do you bulk bill?
For children under 16 and concession card holders, yes: there’s nothing to pay for the eye test. For everyone else the eye test is $120. If you’re eligible, Medicare pays part of that back. We’ll tell you how much when you book.
Glasses and contact lenses are extra.
I had an eye test recently. Can I come in again?
Yes. A routine full eye test gets the Medicare benefit once every three years if you’re under 65, and once a year from 65. If your vision has changed or something new is bothering you, a different Medicare item may apply. The optometrist works that out at your visit.
Call us and we’ll tell you the full fee before you come.
What happens at a child’s first eye test?
You stay in the room. Your child doesn’t need to know their letters: we have charts with pictures and shapes. Book a children’s eye test so we allow the right time, and bring any glasses they already have.
Will I have drops, and can I drive afterwards?
Not always. If we need a better look at the back of your eye, we use drops that widen your pupils. They can blur your vision and make bright light uncomfortable for a few hours. We’ll ask you first. Bring sunglasses, and if you can, have someone else drive you home.
Can I take my prescription somewhere else?
Yes. At the end of your consultation, once it’s paid for or billed, you get your prescription at no extra fee. You don’t have to buy glasses from us.
Can I use my health fund?
Yes. We claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the difference. What your fund pays for glasses or contact lenses depends on your extras cover, so it’s worth checking with them first.
What should I do about a sudden eye problem?
Call us on (03) 5550 0182 straight away while we’re open. Don’t use the booking form or email for this.
After hours, or if it’s severe, go to your nearest hospital emergency department. In an emergency, call 000.
Make an appointment
Book online at any time, or call us during opening hours.