Dr Optical

Dr Optical Boutique Optometry Practice. All Services provided by qualified Drs and Optical Dispensers.

theOPTOMETRIST—Founded by a team of highly qualified Optometrists with a passion for eye care. Our goal is to help patients make informed choices to improve the health of their eyes. We believe that high quality care goes beyond the traditional eye exam. Our practice utilises the latest in diagnostic equipment and professional development to optimise your vision and eye health. theEXAM—Routine eye

exams are important - regardless of your age or health - to aid in the early diagnosis and management of eye conditions. We offer a luxury experience in every interaction throughout our practice. Our standard exam involves assessing your eyes with advanced imaging equipment, and evaluating your eyes as an indicator of your overall health. Our Optometrists are therapeutically endorsed, and we offer appointments with qualified Drs, which allows us to prescribe eyedrops for certain eye conditions. theTEAM—Our Frame Stylists and Optical Dispensers understand the technical and aesthetic aspects of frame fitting, and will always help you choose the right pair for your look and your lifestyle. theSTORE—Born out of a desire to offer Melbourne a unique eye-care and eyewear experience. Locally designed and built by local craftsmen, our boutique luxury store reflects our values when it comes to quality and style. theFRAMES—Our spectacle frames and sunglasses are carefully selected to provide superior fit, durability and fashion. All our eyewear has been hand selected from the top luxury brands around the world. They include a variety of styles from classic to alternative - plastic to metal - and include exclusive limited edition frame options. We want you walking out with your best eye health, while also looking your best. theTECHNOLOGY—Recent years have seen great advancements in the technology available for diagnosing and treating eye conditions. We have the ability to provide our patients with the best eye-care for a range of disorders. We can also refine your prescription and advise on the best choices in lens construction for your eyes.

23/04/2026

Sorry Lauren, but Emma always needs a new pair of specs

22/04/2026

Emma’s frame of the week

21/04/2026

I’m a girls girl

20/04/2026

Not everyone with macular degeneration needs supplements.
The evidence suggests it's beneficial to a subset of patients with AMD. If you've got intermediate AMD, or advanced AMD in one eye, formulated high-dose supplements can reduce the risk of progression to advanced AMD by about 25%.
However, supplements don't prevent AMD, and they won't help in early stages or wet AMD.
Always check with your optom or ophthal before starting high dose supplements as they may not be clinically indicated.
A good diet on the other hand, is always clinically indicated.
It's also worth noting, given the AREDS and AREDS2 evidence (links below), newer formulations replaced beta-carotene with lutein and zeaxanthin. This is due to a correlation between lung cancer and high dose beta-carotene in previous and current smokers.
AREDS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
11594942/
AREDS2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/
23644932/

17/04/2026

Emma’s frame of the week

15/04/2026

Bridge fit is the difference between glasses you forget you’re wearing… and ones you’re adjusting all day.

Too loose? They slide.
Too tight? They dig in.
Either way, you’re not looking through the right part of the lens.

And that matters more than people think, especially with higher scripts or multifocals.

If your glasses don’t sit where they’re meant to, your vision isn’t at its best.

Good fit isn’t just comfort. It’s clarity.

13/04/2026

Daily vs monthly contact lenses and why I almost always will choose dailies (even if you ask me not to!)
Monthly lenses look cheaper at first but once you factor in solutions cases, and real life habits, it usually ends up pretty similar.
And clinically, I just see more issues with monthlies
More deposits, more irritation, more pushing them longer than intended or not cleaning them properly or replacing cases. There are so many variables in monthlies.
Dailies remove a lot of that.
Fresh lens every day. Minimal to no build up.
Less relying on perfect hygiene.
It is not about pushing the more expensive option it is about reducing risk to your ocular surface long term. Sometimes monthlies ARE the only option for a patient, and that's ok too!
Please remember, contact lenses are not just convenience, they are a medical device sitting on your eye.

13/04/2026

Men: caught a fish
Us: caught a retinal tear early

12/04/2026

Who would have thought that would give us content for a reel?!
Lumify vs Visine... Yee explains the difference

09/04/2026

You're not seeing worse... you've just experienced clarity, and now your brain won't settle for less.

08/04/2026

Emma & Yee's Frame of the week!
The Hookipa Ultra,
The perfect match for anyone who loves to run at dusk or dawn!

06/04/2026

Imagine waking up and seeing clearly… with no glasses or contacts!

That’s ortho-k.

Night lenses. Daytime freedom.

Address

Shop 04, Tooronga Village, 766 Toorak Road
Glen Iris, VIC
3146

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61385600560

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