An established independent optometrist delivering personalised eyecare & eyewear for the whole family
27/11/2025
Act fast! ⏰
Your health fund optical extras expire 31 December — and once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Use your benefits on glasses, sunnies, or contact lenses before the year wraps up.
Appointments fill fast, so don’t wait — book today and see the year out in style 👓✨
Dry eyes? You’re not alone 👁💧
If your eyes often feel dry, gritty, or irritated — especially after long days in air-conditioning or on screens — your meibomian glands might not be working as they should.
These tiny oil glands, located along your eyelids, are responsible for producing the protective oily layer of your tears. When they become blocked, your tears evaporate too quickly — leading to that familiar dryness, discomfort, or burning sensation.
👉 The photo shows in-clinic meibomian gland expression, a gentle in-practice treatment following Blephasteam or IPL, that helps clear blockages and restore healthy oil flow. This is one of several targeted therapies we use to improve tear quality and bring long-term comfort — especially for chronic dry eye sufferers.
If you’ve been relying on lubricating drops but still struggling with symptoms, it might be time to treat the cause, not just the dryness.
💜 Ask our team about a comprehensive dry eye assessment and see how treatments like meibomian gland expression, IPL, or Blephasteam can help restore balance and comfort to your eyes.
Before touching your contact lenses — whether you’re putting them in, taking them out, or giving them a quick clean — always wash and dry your hands thoroughly. It’s the easiest (and most important!) way to prevent bacteria and debris from getting into your eyes and causing irritation or infection.
Healthy habits mean clearer, more comfortable vision — every day.
Sarah is about to take some time away on maternity leave and will be back with us in the latter half of 2026!
In the meantime, Sarah has every confidence that our wonderful team will continue to look after our patients and clients with the same warm, personalised care you’re used to. Kate Rowland (McLennan) and Kaitlin Dean will continue to be your optometrists during Sarah’s leave, and our admin team — Katie, Kirsty, and Lynn — will keep everything running smoothly at the front desk and behind the scenes as the always do.
Thank you for your ongoing support as Sarah enjoys this special time with her growing family.
Blink and you’ll miss them 👀✨
The end of the year is almost here — and so is your last chance to use your health fund optical benefits before they reset on 31 December!
If you’ve been putting off that new pair of glasses, prescription sunglasses, or a contact lens order… now’s the time. Once the year ends, those unclaimed benefits disappear for good.
💡 Use your extras before they expire:
👓 Prescription glasses
🕶 Sunglasses
👁 Contact lenses
Appointments and popular frames book up fast at this time of year, so don’t wait — book your appointment today and make the most of your health fund before it’s gone.
Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement 😎
While great style is a bonus, your sunnies play a much bigger role in protecting your eye health.
☀️ UV exposure can increase the risk of cataracts and macular damage over time — even on cloudy days. That’s why quality lenses with full UV protection are essential, not optional.
When choosing your next pair, always look for UV400 protection, which blocks 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays. Your eyes (and your future self) will thank you!
At Wilson Family Optometrists, we stock a curated range of sunglasses that tick every box — stylish, comfortable, and clinically protective.
🕶 Drop in to explore our summer collections from brands like Maui Jim, Guess, Bill Bass, Dirty Dog, Nifties, and more.
Use your health fund before it resets! 👓✨
The countdown is on — most health fund extras expire on 31 December, which means any unused optical benefits vanish when the new year begins.
Now’s the perfect time to:
🕶 Update your prescription sunglasses for summer
👓 Refresh your everyday frames
👁 Stock up on contact lenses
Our boutique is full of new season eyewear — from timeless classics to limited-edition styles you’ll only find locally.
Avoid the rush and book your appointment early to make the most of your remaining benefits. Your future self (and your eyes) will thank you! 💜
Move freely, see clearly 🌤
Life doesn’t stop when the light changes — and neither should your vision.
With Transitions® GEN S™ lenses, you can move effortlessly from indoors to outdoors without switching glasses. These next-generation light-adaptive lenses react faster than ever, giving you crisp, comfortable vision in every setting.
☀️ Darken in seconds when you step outside
💨 Fade back to clear instantly indoors
🕶 100% UV protection to keep your eyes healthy
🎨 Available in a range of modern colours to suit your style
Whether you’re working, driving, or soaking up the sunshine, Transitions® GEN S™ lenses help you move freely — with clarity, comfort, and confidence.
👓 Ask our team at Wilson Family Optometrists about upgrading your next pair.
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16/11/2025
Did you know? 👀
Your eyes can reveal early signs of health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol changes — sometimes before you notice any symptoms.
That’s why regular eye tests are about more than just vision — they’re an essential part of your overall health check-up. 💜
If it’s been a while since your last eye exam, book in before the year wraps up and make the most of your health fund extras before they expire!
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At Wilson Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists, we are passionate about exceptional eye care, individualised customer service, and impeccable frame design. We believe that every person we have the opportunity to interact with is unique, and so we strive to tailor our services to work for you.
Established in 1974, and continued on by optometrists Geoffrey and Deborah Fitzpatrick in 1984, Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists maintains branches in Maroochydore and Nambour on the Sunshine Coast, Longreach, and Kingaroy.
In 2018, optometrist Sarah Wilson joined the Nambour partnership to continue their dedicated work as Wilson Fitzpatrick Family Optometrists.
Today, Geoffrey and Deborah Fitzpatrick and Sarah Wilson proudly continue to provide quality care and service to their patients across the Sunshine Coast and rural Queensland.
We offer complete ophthalmic services to both adults and children so you can receive the quality eye care you deserve. Some of these include comprehensive routine and diabetic eye exams, contact lenses, glaucoma screening, dry eye management, aviation eye medicals and more.
