Carolyn McIlvin OptimEyes Optometry

20/01/2026

A bit of fun.

02/11/2025

6 years ago! The start of the OptimEyes journey!
Thank you to all the patients, friends and family who have supported me along the way. To my staff Sue, Matt, Nicky, Nicole and Carola...I couldn't do it without you. To the wonderful staff who helped me grow but are not longer part of the team....thank you too! Micheal, Deb, Kara and Annie!
And last but not least Sean, you have been my rock, support, handyman, IT guy and so much more! Thank you thank you Thank you!!!
Here's to the next 6 years!

Big day today! Got my keys to the door! Now the job of fitting out begins. Watch this space.

12/09/2025

We’ve had a cute little visitor outside the practice today! Lots of ooohs and ahhhs!

19/08/2025

Bookclub week! Our young patient Mst R has dressed up in the best outfit to showcase his new Harry Potter glasses! You are rocking your Wizard cape R X

12/07/2025

Contact lens Rockstar…. Miss E!
This week 8 yr Miss E came in for a contact lens trial. She adjusted really well to me inserting the lenses. I proceeded to start doing a teach with her, thinking we would need another appointment to complete the process. Within minutes she had masterered inserting and removing the lenses several times! Absolutely smashed it! I’ll see her later this week to finalise her contact lens prescription! Go E!!!

24/04/2025

A few weeks ago our little miss CR completed her vision therapy programme. She has made wonderful progress across all areas of visual processing and function. Her oculomotor skills , rapid automatic naming and sight grabbing skills have all more than doubled in accuracy.
This was her parting gift to us.. a beautiful design which she drew in a mirror pattern. To do this she needed to use both hands simultaneously whilst looking ahead and engaging her peripheral vision. Miss C you are on fire.

08/03/2025

Great news for Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) sufferers. The condition has now been recognised by the World Health Organisation. This will mean that more patients will receive recognition for an often misunderstood and poorly managed condition. At OptimEyes we are proud to be affiliated and recognised as a VSS practice by the Visual Snow Initiative. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-08/visual-snow-syndrome-diagnosis-code-who/105004228?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=other&fbclid=IwY2xjawI4xehleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHWqvnIIJdW3HqJXlvYjTT66dLdB6E78wSokZytIg8n_zw6qsRMLTJK31Ug_aem_RggqLA9e_xucXmB8PQSqYQ

Steve Gillis spent months trying to find answers to the "constant companions" of tinnitus, brain fog and visual disturbances that followed him after he had recovered from a virus. Now there are hopes others with visual snow syndrome will face an easier path to diagnosis.

08/02/2025

Yesterday our lovely patient PH came to collect her glasses which she will be using when working at her computer. The Rodenstock lenses have a specialised medical tint to reduce her symptoms which cause visual discomfort. PH wore a fabulous t shirt which we had to share! Thank you for thinking about this PH…. Love the connection.

20/12/2024

Wishing all our patients a happy festive season. Thank you for the support throughout 2024.

We close today Dec 20th and will reopen on January 6th.
Feel free to request an appointment via our website, and our team will be in contact to schedule a time on our return.

16/12/2024

With school holidays starting don't forget to book your children in for their eye examinations. Vision changes due to many factors and early detection of vision difficulties is always likely to ensure a better outcome.

27/11/2024

Our lovely patient MW has just completed 30 weeks of Vision Therapy. He has made wonderful gains in his visual function. His clarity of vision and Stereo vision especially have improved significantly, in addition to other visual skills. Look at the amazing eye he painted for our therapist Deb who has helped him on his journey. Keep up the good work MW.

21/11/2024

Michael our extraordinary dispenser just graduated from his ACOD course with a distinction! So proud of him as he completes his studies on a high note.