Eyes-R-Us is a locally owned and operated, independent optometrist located at North Mackay Central, 25-29 Evans Avenue. North Mackay QLD 4740 North Mackay.
Eyes R Us offers you friendly, complete, professional optometric eye care. We are an established optometry practice, opened in 1997 at Mount Pleasant Shopping Centre and now located at North Mackay Central, 25-29 Evans Avenue. Staffed by optometrists, Dr Brad Kirkwood and Dr Natasha (Tash) with an experienced team of optical dispensers, we pride ourselves in working with you to ensure you have hig
h quality eye care. With a combined experience of over 30 years in eye care, Brad and his team will help you select eyewear that suits your eyes and lifestyle, with the latest fashions and lens technology. Your local optometrist is Dr. Brad Kirkwood. Brad has over 15 years’ experience in ophthalmic care and brings a diverse knowledge and clinical expertise to his optometric practice. He has a Bachelor of Nursing from Central Queensland University and a Certificate in Ophthalmic Nursing from the Sydney Eye Hospital. He has achieved a Master of Arts Degree in Practitioner Development (Ophthalmic Practice Route) from Manchester Metropolitan University, England. He has worked as an Ophthalmic Nurse Practitioner at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, England and Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, pioneering the role for Australia. He was awarded a Foundation Fellowship from Australia College of Nurse Practitioners for his contribution to establish and evolve the role of a nurse practitioner in Australia. He was also awarded the prestigious Edna Ashy Award in recognition of the contribution made to expand Ophthalmic nursing knowledge and literature from the American Society of Ophthalmic Nurses in 2011. He attained a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (Optometry) (Honours) and Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics from Queensland University of Technology. He was a lecturer at Flinders University Optometry and Vision Science academic team establishing the new optometry course. He purchased Eyes R Us in 2012. He has many peer-reviewed journal publications in ophthalmic nursing, ophthalmology, optometry, medical journals and a chapter on cornea in the ophthalmic care textbook. He has a special interest in clinical skills, ocular anatomy, ocular diseases and ocular therapeutics. He is a member of the Optometry Association and Australian College of Optometry.
19/07/2025
💡Eye Education: Amblyopia
Commonly known as ‘lazy eye’, amblyopia is a vision condition that can affect people of all ages, though it’s most often seen in children.
Amblyopia develops when one eye doesn't achieve normal visual clarity. This is often caused when the brain starts to rely more heavily on the stronger eye, leaving the weaker one underused. As the stronger eye compensates so well, it’s not always easy to notice a problem without an eye examination.
🩺Common treatment options for Amblyopia:
Prescription glasses or contact lenses: To correct focusing issues
Patching: Covering the stronger eye for a period of time to encourage use of the weaker one.
Eye drops: Sometimes used instead of a patch to temporarily blur vision in the stronger eye.
Vision therapy: A series of guided exercises that help the eyes and brain work together more effectively.
Early detection is key! Amblyopia is most treatable when caught early, especially in childhood, so regular eye exams are essential for protecting long-term vision.
Here is a closer look at the LAYR® technology used for our stylish Rodenstock frames - exclusively at Eyes R Us in Mackay!
Chat with our friendly team to find out more, or come in store to check out the beautiful range. 👓
13/07/2025
At Eyes R Us, we’re proud to exclusively offer Rodenstock eyewear - a perfect blend of German engineering, timeless design, and cutting edge technology for both lenses and frames.
🧐🔍 Why choose Rodenstock?
- Custom-crafted lenses for sharper, more natural vision.
- Frames designed with LAYR technology - a revolutionary multi-layer concept that combines strength, flexibility, and ultra-lightweight comfort.
- Exceptional durability and pressure-free fit, even with long wear.
- Over 140 years of innovation in both lenses and frames.
Chat with our friendly team to find out more, or check out our beautiful range of Rodenstock frames in store! 👓
1. Your eyes can distinguish over 10 million different colours ! 🌈
2. Your eyes are the second most complex organ after the brain 🧠
3. The human eye blinks around 15-20 times per minute - that’s over 28,000 times per day! 😉
4. When we see, the image projected onto the back of our eyes is actually upside down and reversed - it’s our amazing brain that flips the image the right way up 👀
04/06/2025
🤓✨ USE it or LOSE it ✨🧐
The end of financial year is fast approaching us and we want to ensure you are getting the most of their private health insurance extras benefits.
So before they expire on June 30th, book your eye examination before your optical extras benefits go to waste!
Take advantage of our 50% off 2nd pair of lenses sale. Schedule an appointment by calling 4942 5266 or book your eye exam online at www.eyesrus.com.au.
04/06/2024
Take advantage of your optical benefits while you can. Schedule an appointment by calling 4942 5266 or book your eye exam online at www.eyesrus.com.au.
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Mackay Optometrist, Eyes R Us is a locally owned, independent optometry practice that offers you friendly, complete, professional optometric eye care. We are an established optometry practice, first opening in 1997 and now located at North Mackay Central, Mackay. Staffed by optometrists, Dr Brad Kirkwood and Dr Angela Bonehill with an experienced team of optical dispensers. We pride ourselves in working with you to ensure you have high quality eye care. With a combined experience of over 30 years in eye care, Brad and his team will help you select eyewear that suits your eyes and lifestyle, with the latest fashion and lens technology.
Eye Examinations for All Ages
Eyes R Us offers comprehensive eye examinations for all ages. Eye examinations are bulk billed to Medicare. We are also a provider for Veteran Affairs cardholders. Latest technology including digital retinal photography is included in the eye examination. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging is available to evaluate retinal disease and optic nerve disorders. An assessment of vision and visual tasks will be performed. The health of your eyes will be thoroughly examined to check for any current or future risk of eye conditions or diseases. Computerised visual field analysis and colour vision assessment is also available. Sore, red eyes are able to be treated as Brad is an ophthalmic medicines prescriber.
The Best for You
At Eyes R Us Optometrists, our experience, professional eye care and access to the latest spectacle lenses and fashion frames ensure we will help you with all aspects of your eye and vision needs. Being an independent Mackay-based Optometrist, we are able to offer patients access to a wide range of spectacle frame manufacturers, the highest quality spectacle lenses, the latest fashion sunglasses and contact lenses. This ensures that the products and optical solutions we offer are the best available for you. Instant health fund claims are available. We also offer an outstanding warranty, back-up service, frame adjustment and repairs to all of our patients.
Wide range of Spectacle Frames and Sunglasses
Eyes R Us stock a great range of the latest designer fashion frames and sunglasses, from many leading eyewear brands such as Tiffany & Co, Bvlgari, Coco Song, Vera Wang, Maui Jim, Ray Ban, Versace, D&G, Vogue, Prada, Emporio Armani, Givenchy, Nike and Oakley.
