Optometrist Canberra Centre

Shop CG33, Ground Level
148 Bunda Street
Canberra ACT 2601

  • Opposite David Jones

Opening hours

Monday9:00am - 5:30pm

Tuesday9:00am - 5:30pm

Wednesday9:00am - 5:30pm

Thursday9:00am - 5:30pm

Friday9:00am - 9:00pm

Saturday9:00am - 5:00pm

Sunday10:00am - 4:00pm

*Store hours reflect local standard trading hours and exclude public holidays

Visit our Canberra Centre Google Business page for directions, reviews, and updates.

Our Reviews
Rosiel Cabuya
2 days ago

Jenny the optometrist was very helpful, explained to me the results of my eye test, the receptionis... See more

Tiffany Lo
3 days ago

The service was great & the staff were super helpful. Unfortunately I did not find any frames that w... See more

Marika Simpson
3 days ago

I have just experienced the most wonderful service from staff at Oscar Wylee store at Civic. Having... See more

Brenda Carlson
6 days ago

Great location, fabulous staff and range. This was my first visit and the ladies were all very profe... See more

Robert Tyson
1 week ago

An excellent experience. Professional, comprehensive, thorough, friendly and efficient. Never better... See more

Louise Watson
2 weeks ago

Excellent service!! The staff are friendly and incredibly helpful. The eye test was comprehensive a... See more

Roslyn Paonin
2 weeks ago

Great service

Vidredd
2 weeks ago

Flavia MacDowell
2 weeks ago

I had a very specific issue and have been seeing a specialist. The optometrist was great at understa... See more

Rita Rogers
3 weeks ago

Micael Laaksonen
4 weeks ago

I when there for a follow-up Eye checkup referred from the Belconnen store. The professional service... See more

Thom Mutton
1 month ago

Very helpful. Very professional

Geoff Page
1 month ago

I went to Oscar Wylee by accident and was more than surprised by the relaxed professionalism of the ... See more

LEE MICHAEL
1 month ago

Jenny optometrist at Canberra centre has been very thorough and professional.

Marios Kount
1 month ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Excellent, polite & quick services I had my vision tested with Jennie the optometrist, wh... See more

Chelsea Argument
1 month ago

I actually loved my time at Oscar Wylee in the Canberra centre. I have been to other Oscar Wylee’s b... See more

Ryan Robinson
1 month ago

Very helpful staff helped me by fixing a broken pair of glasses, and they did a thorough job.

Diva Choudhary
1 month ago

Maurice Murphy
1 month ago

Thank you Jenny and all the highly professional staff at OW. For monitoring my eyes over the last 4 ... See more

Frank Jones
1 month ago

PLEASE, look after places like this, that still honor public health and care. Great service, latest ... See more

Julius Dator
1 month ago

SAMEEHA was awesome and repaired both of my glasses with no hesitations at all. Amazing customer ser... See more

gill jewell
1 month ago

Great service - an emergency really and they put me in straight away with excellent treatment and re... See more

Jeffrey Carlton
2 months ago

Jenny was professional, thorough and friendly. She took time to make sure I understood her diagnosis... See more

Col Wright
2 months ago

Professional, understanding, informative. Will be using again in the future

john rice
2 months ago

All the staff were super helpful and nothing was to much trouble. 10 out of 10.

Jess
2 months ago

Jenny and the team were lovely. Very helpful and kind.

Catherine Glover
2 months ago

Optometrist was very thorough and knowledgeable. Very happy with the service

Xavier Stravens
2 months ago

Extremely happy with the level of service provided and how friendly all the staff were! Will be more... See more

helen cox
2 months ago

Pleasant as always. The service is professional an friendly. No attempt at upselling, as happens a... See more

Jon Fitzroy
3 months ago

Blaise O'Shaughnessy
3 months ago

An easy, professional, polite team to deal with.

Jag Sandhu
3 months ago

Excellent products and customer service.

Bronwen Robinson
3 months ago

Great range, and absolutely lovely service from Lauren who was very patient and super helpful with m... See more

Graham Ravell
4 months ago

The person who checked my eyes was very good . Shop staff were helpful , the dissapoint was your sto... See more

Jay
4 months ago

Great customer service. Highly recommend.

puji sri Rahayu
4 months ago

Superb!!!!

Bethany Kominek
4 months ago

The staff were fantastic, especially Jenny the optometrist!

David McMaster
5 months ago

I had an excellent experience at Oscar Wylee! Optometrist (Jennie) was professional, thorough, and m... See more

Dave Lewis
5 months ago

You guys are seriously the best in customer service. You are my go to eye guys now !

Jahana Lyn Bolongaita
5 months ago

Staff were very professional and approachable. I like how the optometrist was very detailed and know... See more

Lark Hill
5 months ago

Wayne Chen
5 months ago

M Jayne
5 months ago

I have some anxiety with eye checks/tests, but felt reassured and relaxed for this appointment. Opto... See more

Elaine Rideout
5 months ago

Super helpful , professional and knowledgeable service extremely impressed

Kip Brand
6 months ago

Working with the optometrist to get my test was quick, seamless, friendly and well explained, leavin... See more

Eric Lee
6 months ago

Jenny was my favourite optometrist I have ever been to! And I have been glasses 10 years! So friendl... See more

Miriam Tonga
6 months ago

John Walker
6 months ago

Shohidul Islam
6 months ago

Mick Burgess
6 months ago

Jenny and the team were super professional and was a great service from all areas....would recommend... See more

Find an Optometrist in Canberra With Oscar Wylee

Located in the heart of Canberra’s Central Business District, you can find our Oscar Wylee eyeglasses shop in the Canberra Centre. Here, our Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrists provide Medicare, bulk billed eye tests and our friendly staff can help you shop our range of stylish and affordable frames–all on the same day! Our location in the Canberra Business District means there are plenty of transport options around to reach us. The CBD’s main bus and tram interchanges are just a short walk away and the Centre offers plenty of parking for you to make your appointment at Oscar Wylee Canberra, Australia.

If you have time after your appointment with our Oscar Wylee optometrists, why not explore the area. There are plenty of dining and retail options to enjoy inside the Canberra Centre, including the Green House Coffee Shop, well-loved by the locals. For those who live in the area, Oscar Wylee optometrists nearest to you include Oscar Wylee Belconnen and Oscar Wylee Woden. If you live in the Acton, Reid and Braddon areas, come in and see us at Oscar Wylee in the Canberra Centre for your optometry needs, where we offer some of the best optometry services in Canberra!
Meet Our Team
  • Optometrist Partner
    B. Optoms (Hons)/ Vision Science
    Therapeutically Endorsed
  • Store Manager
    MPH
    B Pharmacy (Hons)
Our Services
  • Bulk Billed Eye Examinations
  • Professional Frame Styling
  • Frame Adjustments and Repairs
  • Visual Fields Testing
  • Digital Retinal Scanning

Find an Optometrist in Canberra for an Eye Health Test

You can find an optometrist in Canberra for the necessary optometry services to help you care for your eye and vision health. Oscar Wylee optometrists are available to perform a series of eye health tests in Canberra to help with the early detection of eye diseases, which our optometrists are qualified to diagnose. Choose Oscar Wylee as your go-to glasses store for high-quality comprehensive eye exams which typically consist of assessing different parts of the eye to monitor ocular health. Experience great eyecare at a bulk billed price courtesy of Australia’s Medicare System.

For optical eyewear, we also offer prescription sunglasses and standard glasses and with the help of our optical dispenser, you can be sure you’ll receive perfectly fitting frames. You may find a varied price range for optometrists in Canberra which may be based on your visual needs, the equipment used, facilities, and location.

How to Find an Optometrist in Canberra?

To find an optometrist in Canberra you can take certain steps that can help make it easier for you such as searching online, assessing the store’s opening hours and finding the directions to your chosen location. The steps on how to find an optometrist in Canberra are listed below.

  1. Search online using the phrase, optometrist near me in Canberra. This can also be done here on the website via our locations page.
  2. Click on the Oscar Wylee link, which will take you directly to our Canberra optometrist store page.
  3. See the store’s opening hours and where the store is located specifically.
  4. Use the Canberra Google Business page link located under store hours to see the directions on how to get to the store.

You can also find an optometrist in Canberra by searching the keywords optometrist near me. If you have locations enabled on your smartphone and you’re in the Canberra area, our Canberra store page should appear easily for you to click on.

Is it Hard to Get an Eye Appointment in Canberra?

No, it is not hard to get an eye appointment in Canberra. You can easily book an appointment to see an Oscar Wylee optometrist in Canberra right here on this page. At Oscar Wylee we have highly qualified optometrists available for bulk billed eye appointments, which can be booked online or in-store.

How to Compare Optometrists in Canberra to Each Other?

To compare optometrists in Canberra, you can use factors such as eye tests offered, health fund coverage, lens types and add-ons and eyewear offered. To take care of your vision and eye health, it is important to receive an eye test at least once every two years. There are different types of tests that can be performed in an eye test and not all optometrists may offer the same tests. Health funds can be used to help cover some of the cost of your frames and lenses. To find out if your health fund is accepted at an optometrist in Canberra, visit their website. In the case of Oscar Wylee, we accept all major health funds and provide on-the-spot claims in-store. There are many different lens options available for prescription glasses such as single vision, multifocal and high index lenses. Most optometrists in Canberra will offer these lenses although it is good to make sure. There are also lens add-ons available to enhance your glasses such as anti-reflective and blue light filters. Finally, if you are looking to purchase a pair of glasses after your eye test, you can compare the different styles and colours you are interested in from the optometrists in Canberra. Oscar Wylee offers a wide range of frames with vintage and modern inspirations in bold colours and subtle designs.

How to Find an Eyeglasses Shop in Canberra?

To find a glasses store in Canberra, you can try to follow these simple steps including searching online, selecting a convenient location and looking at their health insurance policies. The steps on how to find an eyeglasses shop in Canberra are listed below.

  1. Search online using the phrase, eyeglasses shop in Canberra. This will provide you with various options for eyeglasses shops in the whole Canberra area.
  2. Select an eyeglasses shop that is most convenient for you to travel to.
  3. Click the link to find out more information such as opening hours, exact location and directions to the eyeglasses shop in Canberra.
  4. Read their health insurance policies to ensure you know what health benefits you have access to.

Our Oscar Wylee eyeglasses shop in Canberra offers primary eye care services such as comprehensive eye tests as well as other services performed by an optometrist and offers prescription and non-prescription eyewear.

Is it Possible to Purchase Prescribed Sunglasses in Canberra Without Seeing an Optometrist?

Yes and no, it is possible to purchase prescribed sunglasses in Canberra without seeing an optometrist if you already have a prescription that has not expired. If your prescription is expired, you can book an eye test to receive an updated or new prescription which will require you to see an optometrist. This will ensure your prescription sunglasses are appropriate for your visual needs.

Where is the Oscar Wylee Canberra Optometrist in the Australian Capital Territory Located?

The Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist is located on level 1 of the Canberra shopping centre. Canberra Centre is situated along Alinga Street, in the heart of the CBD and offers a high-quality retail experience for Canberra shoppers.

What is the Phone Number of Oscar Wylee Canberra Optometrist Store?

The phone number of Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist store is (02) 6101 6623. You can contact the Oscar Wylee Canberra store on Monday - Thursday and Saturday between the hours of 8:30 am and 6:00 pm, on Friday, 8:30 am to 9 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

What are the Reviews for Oscar Wylee Canberra Optometrist?

The many reviews for Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist can be found here on our website and online. Here, customers can talk about their experience with our store and products. The reviews for Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist are listed below.

  • Deborah Sheehan: I have to share the incredible customer service I received from the Oscar Wylee lady in Civic shop. She went above and beyond to help me to choose the style of glasses which suit me best. So patient and understanding with me because my usual experience getting glasses often leaves me in tears and really stressed from a different business. I have never experienced this level of care getting my glasses. I will never be going anywhere else. I highly recommend anyone due for glasses especially if you usually find it a stressful process.
  • Diana Paterson: Good experience at Oscar Wylee in the city yesterday - no wait time - staff very friendly and professional - and my needs were met.
  • John Devitt: The staff especially Cindy was very helpful, with Cindy, super informative and very professional. She is my go-to from now on.
  • Raghav Sharma: Cindy the optom was amazing through the testing process! Explained and recommended what was best thoroughly, highly recommended.

What Treatments or Eye Care Processes are Done in the Oscar Wylee Canberra Optometrist Location?

The treatments or eye care processes done in the Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist location include a tonometry test, a digital photograph, a slit lamp exam and a refraction test. Additional tests that may also be performed can include a visual field test and a dilated fundus exam. The treatments or eye-care processes that are done in the Oscar Wylee Canberra optometrist location are listed below.

  • A Tonometry Test: An optometrist or optical dispenser will conduct a tonometry test which involves the use of a machine that will release small puffs of air into your eyes. This will assist with measuring pressure in the eye.
  • A Digital Photograph: An optometrist or optical dispenser may take a digital photograph of your eye which can be kept on record to use in future appointments to evaluate any changes to your eye.
  • Slit Lamp Test: A slit lamp test can be used to evaluate your eye health, by examining your cornea and iris which are the anterior and posterior of the eye.
  • Refraction Test: During a refraction test, an optometrist will have you view an image through different lenses and ask you to confirm which helps you see the image clearer.
  • Visual Field Test: A visual field test can assist with assessing your peripheral vision, which may be beneficial for identifying any signs of glaucoma.
  • Dilated Fundus Exam: A dilated fundus exam can help an optometrist assess your health in more detail by getting a clear view of the retina. This test is typically carried out for patients with diabetes and those who may be at risk of developing retinal damage.

How Many Optometrists Exist in Canberra?

There are multiple optometrists that exist in Canberra including Oscar Wylee. The number of optometrists located in Canberra may depend on the number of people residing in the suburb and the potential demand. Oscar Wylee offers high-standard services to cater to any possible needs relating to eyewear and eyecare. Our optometrists at our Canberra store are knowledgeable and committed to providing only the best services for Canberra residents.

What are the Closest Other Optometrist Locations to Canberra in Australia?

The other closest Oscar Wylee optometrist locations to Canberra in Australia are Belconnen, Woden, Tuggeranong South.Point and Bowral. The other closest optometrist locations to Canberra in Australia are listed below.

  • Belconnen: Belconnen is close to Canberra with 8-12 km in between stores. The Oscar Wylee Belconnen store can be found at Westfield Belconnen on level 2 near Kmart. You can expect to see the latest eyewear that Oscar Wylee has to offer in-store, where you can receive quality care from our Belconnen optometrist and team.
  • Woden: Woden is close to Canberra with up to 13 km in distance. We offer essential eye tests and other optometry services at Oscar Wylee Woden, which you can visit at Woden Westfield in Phillip.
  • Tuggeranong South.Point: Tuggeranong is close to Canberra with a distance of 23-27 km. Comprehensive eye exams and prescription glasses and sunglasses are just some of the services we offer at Oscar Wylee Tuggeranong. You can visit our skilled optometrists and friendly staff at the South.Point shopping centre on the upper level.
in store

Eye Testing in Canberra

Stop by and visit our Oscar Wylee optometrists in Canberra, who provide bulk billed eye health tests in about 30 minutes. For those without a Medicare card, there is only a small fee required. The eye care processes include having your vision tested, your eye health checked for eye diseases, and your prescription updated. With a same-day prescription, you’ll be able to pick out and order a new pair of eyeglasses frames after your appointment with our trained and skilled Oscar Wylee optometrist in Canberra, Australia.

in store

Oscar Wylee Accepts Major Health Funds

Here at Oscar Wylee Canberra, our staff is equipped to process your health fund claim in-store for those with a valid health fund card. The team is available to answer any questions you have about your eligibility to claim with your health fund. We know health insurance can be hard to navigate, but with our friendly staff at the Oscar Wylee store in Canberra, Australia, you don’t have to go it alone. We’re here to ensure you get what you need at an affordable, competitive price.

Styling advice

Fashion-Forward Styles at Affordable Prices

Oscar Wylee is committed to providing you with high-quality and on-trend frames. At Oscar Wylee, you can shop from a range of modern and vintage-style prescription glasses and prescription sunglasses, at affordable prices. Oscar Wylee Canberra offers prescription lenses that are able to be customised to fit your eyewear and lifestyle needs. Choose from a selection of blue light lenses to help with your sleep or a multifocal lens to see at three different distances. Visit us in-store today where our experts are ready and able to help you with any of your eyesight needs.