Find an Optometrist in Australia

Published on August 29th, 2024

Updated on December 16th, 2024

Finding an optometrist in Australia is easy as there are many practising optometrists available to provide eye tests to take care of your vision and eye health. At Oscar Wylee, we have over 120 stores across Australia with skilled and friendly optometrists available for excellent eye care services. You can easily find an optometrist at an Oscar Wylee store as we have stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, the Australian Capital Territory, Western Australia, Tasmania, South Australia and the Northern Territory. Come visit an Oscar Wylee optometrist at a store near you to get your eyes tested and browse our wide range of fashion-forward frames.

Find an Optometrist from Oscar Wylee in Australia

You can find an Oscar Wylee optometrist in every state and territory across Australia. We have 4 Oscar Wylee optometrists in the Australian Capital Territory, 39 Oscar Wylee optometrists in New South Wales, 1 Oscar Wylee optometrist in the Northern Territory, 23 Oscar Wylee optometrists in Queensland, 6 Oscar Wylee optometrists in South Australia, 3 Oscar Wylee optometrists in Tasmania, 32 Oscar Wylee optometrists in Victoria and 11 Oscar Wylee optometrists in Western Australia. It’s easy to find an Oscar Wylee optometrist in Australia as we have stores in both metro and regional areas that provide excellent eye care services.

A map of Australia labelling each state and territory.

How to Find an Optometrist Near Me?

To find an optometrist near me in Australia, you can go to our locations page and find the Oscar Wylee store closest to you. There are typically more stores available in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne but we also have optometrists in more regional or rural areas. When booking an optometrist appointment online, you can use your postcode to find an optometrist near you. You can also search on Google, Oscar Wylee optometrist near me and if you have your location settings turned on it will suggest your closest store.

Why Should You See an Optometrist?

It is very important to see an optometrist for regular eye check-ups. The reasons you should see an optometrist include you are presenting with eye symptoms. Eye symptoms that indicate you should have an eye test include any changes to your vision such as blurry, distorted, cloudy vision. It can also include sore, watery or dry eyes, difficulty focusing and sensitivity to light. Another reason you should see an optometrist is if it's been more than two years since you’ve had an eye test. At Oscar Wylee, we recommend everyone has an eye test at least once every two years. You also need to have an eye test if you require a new prescription for your glasses. Finally, if a person has certain risk factors such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it is important they see an optometrist regularly so their eye health can be monitored.

Four illustrations demonstrating the reasons you should see an
optometrist.

What to Expect when Visiting an Optometrist?

When visiting an optometrist, you can expect to have your eyes tested to examine your eye health and vision. An eye test involves assessing a patient's vision and eye health in order for the optometrist to provide the proper treatment whether that is prescribing prescription glasses, treating certain eye conditions, or referring the patient to an ophthalmologist for further or more advanced treatment. Some of the tests you can expect in an eye test include a visual acuity test, a retinal exam, a visual field test, a tonometry test, an eye muscle test, a refraction test, a dilated pupil exam, a slit-lamp exam and an OCT (optical coherence tomography) and fundus photography test. If you require glasses, after your eye test the optometrist will hand over your care to an optical dispenser who will help you select the right lenses and frames for your prescription, lifestyle needs and personal style.

What are the Reviews of Optometrists from Oscar Wylee?

There are many great reviews for Oscar Wylee optometrists including for optometrists in our Newtown store, Cairns Central store, Chadstone store and Joondalup store. These reviews are listed below.

Newtown: “Eye testing was very professional and welcoming. Very clear and explained every step of the process in detail without over-explaining. Never felt any pressure to buy anything.”
Cairns Central: “Great service and customer service. Thorough eye examination and plenty of frames to choose from. Highly recommend.”
Chadstone: “The optometrist that saw me was amazing. Really thorough and gave me great advice on what type of glasses to go for next.”
Joondalup: “They were professional and fast and it was easy to understand with clear communication.”

What are the Advantages of Going to an Optometrist from Oscar Wylee?

Oscar Wylee employs highly skilled, trained and friendly optometrists who provide excellent eye care services such as eye tests, prescription updates and advice. One of the advantages of having an eye test with an Oscar Wylee optometrist is with an optometrist in-store, after your appointment, you can browse our frames and order your favourite pair on the same day.

An Oscar Wylee optometrist performing an eye test on a
patient.

Differences Between Oscar Wylee and Specsavers?

The main difference between Oscar Wylee and Specsavers is that Oscar Wylee sells our own branded frames whereas Specsavers sells third-party branded frames as well as their own. Specsavers was founded in the United Kingdom and operates in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the Nordic countries. Oscar Wylee was founded in Australia and also has stores in New Zealand and Canada. Oscar Wylee and Specsavers both have optometrists in-store to provide eye care services such as eye tests.

Differences between Oscar Wylee and Warby Parker?

Oscar Wylee is an Australia-based optometry and eyewear company with stores in Australia, New Zealand and Canada whereas Warby Parker is a United States-based eyewear company with stores also in Canada. In terms of similarities, Oscar Wylee and Warby Parker both have their own branded frames rather than selling third-party products.

Differences between Oscar Wylee and EyeBuyDirect?

The difference between Oscar Wylee and EyeBuyDirect is that Oscar Wylee has both an online and in-store business whereas EyeBuyDirect is solely an online retailer. Because Oscar Wylee has retail stores, we can provide eye tests performed by skilled optometrists so you can receive a new or updated prescription and shop for your glasses in one place and on the same day. Therefore, you may consider choosing Oscar Wylee over EyeBuyDirect if you are getting your first pair of eyeglasses and need to try on different options. EyeBuyDirect is based in the United States but also sells its products worldwide. Oscar Wylee is based in Australia with stores also in New Zealand and Canada

How to Book an Eye Test?

The steps for how to book an eye test include selecting your location for the eye test, selecting a time and date that works best for you and going to your scheduled eye test appointment. These steps for how to book an eye test and their definition are listed below.

Select your preferred location: Choose an Oscar Wylee location that works best for you and your travel situation.
Select the preferred time and date for the eye test: Find your closest Oscar Wylee location for your eye test or simply a store that works for you and your needs.
Go to your scheduled eye test: Once you have booked a date and time for your eye test appointment, the next step is getting there. This can involve checking the public transport options or parking availability.