Karratha Eyecare

Karratha Eyecare Welcome to Karratha Eyecare where we aim to accommodate all of your eye care and eye wear needs.

We offer comprehensive eye exams with medicare rebate, health fund rebates, After Pay and Open Pay for the whole family.

07/01/2026

Here's something that blows people's minds...

You wouldn't walk into a dealership and buy a $70K Landcruiser without:
✓ Test driving it
✓ Checking it fits your needs
✓ Getting the right specs for Pilbara conditions
✓ Having someone explain all the features

So why would you buy glasses online or from a franchise where:
❌ They use your old prescription (or give you an incorrect prescription thanks to a rushed appointment)
❌ Generic measurements (not YOUR face)
❌ One-size-fits-all approach
❌ No follow-up or adjustments

Your eyes work harder in the Pilbara's harsh conditions than anywhere else in Australia.

We don't say no to taking the time to get it RIGHT.

Book your comprehensive eye exam + frame fitting: call us on 9143 0037 or book online (🔗 link in bio)

Your eyes are windows to more than just your soul.They're the only place we can directly see blood vessels, nerves, and ...
29/12/2025

Your eyes are windows to more than just your soul.

They're the only place we can directly see blood vessels, nerves, and circulation without surgery.

Which means eye exams detect way more than vision problems.

Real conditions we've detected during routine eye exams:

👉🏼 Diabetes
Retinal changes often show up before other symptoms. We've referred patients who had no idea.

👉🏼 High Blood Pressure
Visible in retinal blood vessels. Sometimes the first sign of hypertension.

👉🏼 High Cholesterol
Deposits in the eye can indicate cardiovascular issues.

👉🏼 Thyroid Disease
Causes specific eye changes we recognize immediately.

👉🏼 Autoimmune Conditions
Inflammation patterns indicate underlying systemic disease.

👉🏼 Neurological Issues
Brain tumor pressure, MS indicators, stroke risk - visible in the eye.

👉🏼 Vitamin Deficiencies
Specific patterns of bleeding or changes.

This is why ""I can see fine"" isn't a reason to skip eye exams.

Your vision might be perfect. But your eyes might be telling us something else entirely.

Comprehensive eye exams are whole health checks.

When was your last one?

Book your full health assessment - book online or call 9143 0037.

It may be hot and sweaty before 10am but it won't take away our Christmas Cheer!We hope Santa and his band of Elves gave...
24/12/2025

It may be hot and sweaty before 10am but it won't take away our Christmas Cheer!

We hope Santa and his band of Elves gave you everything on your wishlist 🎁🎅🏼🎄

From me and my team at Karratha Eyecare, we hope you enjoy every moment with your family and friends today. May your bellies be full and your hearts full of love 💖

Be safe and we look forward to welcoming you back in 2026 ✨

~ Alex Craig

"Stop looking so closely at the screen!"Actually... sitting too close isn't the real problem.The REAL screen time issues...
22/12/2025

"Stop looking so closely at the screen!"

Actually... sitting too close isn't the real problem.

The REAL screen time issues for kids:
📲 Digital Eye Strain
📲 Myopia Development
📲 Blue Light Exposure
📲 Reduced Blinking

What actually helps:
✓ 20-20-20 Rule: Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds
✓ Outdoor Time: 2 hours daily helps prevent myopia
✓ Proper Screen Distance: Arm's length for tablets/computers
✓ Good Lighting: Reduce glare and contrast
✓ Blink Breaks: Encourage conscious blinking
✓ Screen-Free Bedtime: 1 hour before sleep

We can also assess whether glasses might help reduce strain (yes, even if vision is ""fine"").

Your kids' eyes are developing. Screen time isn't going away. Let's make sure their vision stays healthy while they grow.

We'll be open for school holiday appointments from Monday 5 January, so if you have any concerns book online (kids appointments are bulk-billed).

Glaucoma steals your vision so quietly, you won't notice until it's too late.No pain. No symptoms. No warning.By the tim...
17/12/2025

Glaucoma steals your vision so quietly, you won't notice until it's too late.

No pain. No symptoms. No warning.

By the time you realise something's wrong, permanent damage has occurred.

Glaucoma is when there is damage to the optic nerve, usually from increased eye pressure.

It destroys peripheral vision first, then central vision. Once gone, it can't be restored.

Why it matters:
→ Over 300,000 Australians have glaucoma
→ 50% don't know they have it
→ It's the leading cause of irreversible blindness
→ Family history increases your risk by 10x

The only way to detect it early is with regular comprehensive eye exams with:
✓ Pressure measurement
✓ Optic nerve assessment
✓ OCT imaging (shows damage before symptoms)
✓ Visual field testing (maps your peripheral vision)

Swipe across our slides to find out if you're at risk of glaucoma.

If caught early, glaucoma can be managed. Vision can be preserved. But only if we're checking.

When was your last pressure check? When did you last have your optic nerves examined?

Don't wait until it's too late.

Book your glaucoma screening -book online at www.karrathaeyecare.com.au/online-bookings or call 9143 0037.

15/12/2025

Budget optometry: ""You have 15 minutes. Pick some frames. Here's your prescription. Goodbye.""

Us: ""So tell me what's been going on...""

30 minutes later
""...and THAT'S why your grandmother's cousin's neighbor's eye condition is relevant to your care.""

Us: Still listening. Still caring. Taking notes.

Look, we could speed things up. Rush you through. Triple-book appointments.

But then we'd miss stuff. Important stuff. Like:
💡 The headaches you thought were stress (actually your prescription)
💡 The ""floaters"" that are totally normal (but we still check thoroughly)
💡 The family history you forgot to mention (genetic risk factors matter)
💡 Your computer setup at work (explaining 50% of your symptoms)
💡 The fact that you only wear your glasses ""sometimes"" (explaining the other 50%)

We're slow on purpose. Thorough by design. Chatty by nature.

You're not a number. You're a human with eyes attached. Those eyes have a story. We want to hear all of it.

Even the parts about your grandmother's cousin's neighbor.

Book your unhurried, actually-listening-to-you appointment - link in bio.

9143 0037 if you prefer talking to humans (we like that too).

12/12/2025

Tips for cleaning or storing your glasses? We got you!

Today we’re going to show you 3 tips on how to take care of your glasses.

Which of these are you going to start doing from today? Let us know in the comments below.

Your baby's vision is developing right now. And they can't tell you if something's wrong.Did you know:→ 1 in 30 babies h...
10/12/2025

Your baby's vision is developing right now. And they can't tell you if something's wrong.

Did you know:
→ 1 in 30 babies has a vision problem
→ Early detection = better outcomes
→ Critical vision development happens in the first few years
→ Many problems are treatable if caught early

""But how do you test a baby?""

We have techniques for pre-verbal children. No reading charts required.

What we check in infants:
✓ Eye alignment and movement
✓ Pupil responses
✓ Structural health
✓ Focusing ability
✓ Signs of congenital conditions

When to book:
→ If there's a family history of eye problems
→ If you notice anything unusual (eye turning, not tracking, sensitivity to light)
→ Between 6-12 months for all babies
→ Before starting preschool (age 3)

Early intervention can prevent lifelong vision problems.

Your baby deserves the best start. Let's make sure their eyes are developing properly.

Call 9143 0037 to book a pediatric assessment.

"I tried contacts before - they didn't work for me."We hear this a lot. And here's the thing - it doesn't mean contacts ...
08/12/2025

"I tried contacts before - they didn't work for me."

We hear this a lot. And here's the thing - it doesn't mean contacts won't work. It usually means you didn't get the right type or proper fitting.

Common contact lens problems we solve:
✅ "They're uncomfortable"
✅ "I can't see clearly"
✅ "My eyes are always red"
✅ "I have astigmatism so contacts won't work"
✅ "My prescription is too strong"
✅ "I tried them 10 years ago"

We specialise in difficult fits. Dry eyes, high prescriptions, astigmatism, irregular corneas - we solve these daily.

Give contacts another chance with someone who won't give up on finding the right solution.

Because we don't say no. Remember?

Book a contact lens consultation - online or call 9143 0037.

05/12/2025

From your order in our store to the insertion of the new lenses into the selected frame.

Follow our lenses on their journey through the production of Rodenstock and take a look behind the scenes.

Silly season is officially here and just like you, we're on the final stretch of 2025!Our team will be taking a break ov...
01/12/2025

Silly season is officially here and just like you, we're on the final stretch of 2025!

Our team will be taking a break over the Christmas and New Year period 🥳 which means:

Final day of operation for 2025 is Friday 19 December
Store reopening at 9am, on Monday 5 January 2026

If you've been putting your eye exam off till ""later""... well, ""later"" is now here so this is your reminder to jump online and book, or call us on 9143 0037 to make an appointment.

Our store is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (Saturday appointments available by request) so find some time in your calendar to come see us.

Address

1/5 Warambie Road
Karratha, WA
6714

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+61891430037

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