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Optometrist in Holland Park West, BrisbaneWe take our time with your eyes.

Eye tests run 45 to 60 minutes here, so there's time to ask questions and understand the answers.

Book an eye testCall (07) 3394 2412
  • Under 18s bulk billed
  • Medicare rebate on the day
  • Health fund claims via HICAPS

At a glance

$0
Eye tests for under 18s, bulk billed
45–60
Minutes for a full eye exam
HICAPS
Medicare and health fund claims on the spot
Kids' eye tests

Bulk billed till they're 18.

Children's eye tests

  • First test around age 4

    Before they start school, even if they seem fine.

  • Short-sighted already?

    Ask us about myopia management to slow it down.

  • No referral needed

    Bring their Medicare card and any glasses they have.

Services

Everything your eyes need.

Routine check-ups and more specialised care, all with an optometrist who isn't watching the clock.

Comprehensive Eye Exams

A full vision assessment with glaucoma screening and diabetic eye checks. We take the time to explain what we find in plain language.

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Contact Lens Fittings

Fittings for daily, monthly, multifocal and toric lenses, with aftercare and follow-up visits to check they're working for you.

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Dry Eye Treatment

We check your tear film and the surface of your eye to work out why your eyes are dry, then treat the cause as well as the symptoms.

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Paediatric Vision

Child-friendly eye tests and myopia control. We recommend a first exam before your child starts school, because problems like lazy eye respond best when they're caught early.

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Our Team

Meet the team

Anthony Than, Optometrist at Holland Park Eyecare
BVisSci, MOptom · Director & Optometrist

Anthony Than

Anthony is the Director and Optometrist at Holland Park Eyecare. He graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Vision Science and a Master of Optometry, and has been practising since 2020.

Nhan Nguyen, Practice Manager at Holland Park Eyecare
Practice Manager

Nhan Nguyen

Nhan is our Practice Manager and the first person you'll deal with when you call or come in. He makes sure your visit runs smoothly.

Our Lenses

Calculated from your eyes, not an average.

Standard lens values fit only 2% of eyes. Rodenstock lenses aren't built on them.

Their B.I.G. VISION™ technology (Biometric Intelligent Glasses) calculates every lens from the individual biometry of your eyes. You get a wider, more natural field of view, less distortion at the edges, and glasses that feel right from day one.

We chose Rodenstock, who have made lenses since 1877, as our exclusive lens partner because the lens is the most important part of your glasses. We'd rather do one thing brilliantly than many things adequately.

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Rodenstock lens precision engineering

Est.

1877

German precision

Designer eyewear on display at Holland Park Eyecare
Eyewear

The right frame, with the right lens.

We carry frames from Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, the US and here in Australia. We choose each brand for its quality and character, and for how well it works with Rodenstock lenses.

When you're choosing frames, we look at your face shape, how you'll use your glasses and your prescription, as well as what looks good. You end up with glasses that work as well as they look.

Brands we stock: FILARodenstockBill BassPoliceEvatikErker's 1879DutzFurlaJo BaxterFYSHYaleaThe Elusive Miss LouFrank and FritzSpencer WilsonStepper EyewearMaui Jim

Claim your health fund extras on the spot with HICAPS.

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Transparent Pricing

What does $100 actually get you?

A lot more than a standard eye test. Here's what's included in every comprehensive examination at Holland Park Eyecare:

  • 45 to 60 minutes with your optometrist, rather than the standard 15
  • A thorough clinical assessment with modern diagnostic equipment
  • Your results explained in plain language
  • Rodenstock B.I.G. VISION™ lens assessment if eyewear is needed
  • Medicare rebate processed on the day through HICAPS. Most patients get it straight away, though it can take up to 24 hours
Consultation fees, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs
ConsultationFeeMedicare RebateOut of Pocket
Standard Patients
Comprehensive eye examination45-60 min$100$67.85†$32.15†
Subsequent / brief consultationFollow-up$60$34.00$26.00
Pension Card Holders
Comprehensive eye examination45-60 min$85$67.85†$17.15†
Subsequent / brief consultationFollow-up$51$34.00$17.00
Additional Testing (not Medicare rebatable)
OCT scan & retinal photographBoth eyes, when recommended$60Not claimable$60.00

We bulk bill all children under 18. Pension card holders get 15% off. Everyone else is billed privately and we process your Medicare rebate on the day through HICAPS; most people get it straight away, though it can take up to 24 hours. The OCT scan and retinal photograph are an optional $60 extra, and we always ask first.

† Most patients with a valid Medicare card receive the $67.85 rebate for a comprehensive examination. In some circumstances a $34.00 rebate applies instead, which leaves an out-of-pocket cost of $66.00 (standard) or $51.00 (pension card). Medicare rebates depend on eligibility and the item number, so contact us before your appointment if you're unsure.

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Areas We Serve

Close to home.

We're on Logan Road in Holland Park West, a short drive from most of Brisbane's southside. Each page below has the route in from that suburb and the landmarks nearby. There's parking behind the building, with the entry on Arnold Street.

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FAQ

Questions worth asking.

These are the questions we get asked most. If yours isn't here, call or send us a message. We're happy to help before you book.

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We bulk bill all children under 18. Pension Card holders pay a reduced fee: $85 for a comprehensive eye examination (normally $100) and $51 for a subsequent or brief consultation (normally $60). Everyone else is billed privately. You pay our fee, and we process your Medicare rebate on the day through our HICAPS terminal.

The fees section on this page lists the fee, Medicare rebate and out-of-pocket cost for each type of consultation. Most patients get back $67.85 for a comprehensive eye examination and $34.00 for a subsequent consultation. We process the rebate on the day through our HICAPS terminal. For most people it comes through straight away, though it can take up to 24 hours.

We book 45 to 60 minutes for a comprehensive eye examination at Holland Park Eyecare. That's longer than a standard appointment, on purpose. It gives us time to test properly, explain what we find, answer your questions and talk through any glasses or treatment options without rushing you.

Yes, in many cases. We'll check that your frames are in good condition and that their shape suits your prescription. If they do, we're happy to fit Rodenstock lenses to them. Just bring them in and we'll take a look.

We recommend children have their first comprehensive eye exam before they start school, at around age 4 or 5. Kids often don't know what normal vision looks like, so a lot of vision problems in children go unnoticed. Conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye turn) and short-sightedness have much better outcomes when they're picked up early. Our clinic is child-friendly and we're used to seeing young patients.

B.I.G. (Biometric Intelligent Glasses) is Rodenstock's lens personalisation technology, used in their B.I.G. VISION™ lenses. Standard lens values suit only 2% of eyes, so instead of a one-size-fits-all model, B.I.G. calculates each lens from the individual biometry of your eyes. That gives you a wider, more natural field of view, less distortion at the edges, and new glasses you get used to faster.

For most adults with no existing conditions, we recommend a comprehensive eye exam every two years. If you have diabetes, a risk of glaucoma, a strong prescription or a family history of eye disease, we recommend a check every year. Children and people over 65 also benefit from more frequent checks. We'll tell you the right interval at your appointment.

Yes. We fit all the major types of contact lenses: daily disposables, monthly lenses, toric lenses for astigmatism, and multifocal contact lenses. A fitting includes a trial pair and a follow-up visit to check your comfort and vision. We'll also go through how long to wear them and how to look after them.

No. You don't need a referral to see an optometrist, so you can book with us directly. If your examination shows something that needs an ophthalmologist, we'll refer you and send a detailed clinical summary to the specialist.

An OCT (optical coherence tomography) scan builds a cross-section of your retina, so we can see its layers and measure how thick they are instead of only looking at the surface. Our scanner takes a retinal photograph at the same time, so you get both from the one capture. An OCT isn't part of every eye examination. We recommend one when it will show us something a standard examination can't: for example if you have a family history of glaucoma, diabetes, an optic nerve or macula we want a closer look at, or a finding we're monitoring over time. If we think a scan is worthwhile, we'll explain why and tell you what it costs before we do it.

No. Medicare doesn't rebate OCT imaging in optometry, so it's a private fee of $60. That covers the OCT scan and the retinal photograph for both eyes. The two are taken together in one capture and are never charged separately. The fee is separate from your consultation and doesn't affect the Medicare rebate on your examination. We always quote the $60 before going ahead.