Shop 57, 1 Main Street ORION Shopping Centre,
Springfield Central, QLD, 4300
ABOUT US
About Specs Optometrists
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About Specs Optometrists are your local independent optometrists serving Springfield community since 2007. We serve Springfield Lakes, Augustine Heights, Brookwater, Greenbank, Spring Mountain, Forest Lake and surrounding areas. We provide eye examinations for both glasses and contact lenses. Our examinations include a full ocular health review and a digital retinal photograph. We see all ages, from newborns to 110-year-olds! Book an eye test today and support your local family-owned business
Sophia Formby
Optometrist / Practice Owner
Sophie has over 30 years’ experience, graduating from QUT in 1991. She has a great wealth of knowledge after working throughout Australia, including in Perth, regional Qld and at the Rockhampton Hospital with the local ophthalmologist. Sophie has extensive experience and enjoys the full spectrum of optometric services, including ocular disease and contact lenses.
She has a strong interest in children’s vision and participates in the QLD Children’s Hospital (QCH) Eye Clinic’s Paediatric Optometry Alignment Pilot Program. Sophie has invested in equipment to stay at the forefront of new developments in myopia management and ocular disease detection. She enjoys her work and seeing families and people with special interests and hobbies. Sophie is committed to providing quality eye care and will help you find the correct lens design for your lifestyle and work needs.
Melanie Knight
Optometrist
Melanie has over 20 years’ experience, graduating from QUT in 2003 and working in various practices throughout Ipswich. She completed an Advanced Certificate in Optometry (Paediatrics) in 2004 and completed her Graduate Certificate of Ocular Therapeutics in 2016. She is therapeutically endorsed to prescribe eye drops and participates in the QLD Children’s Hospital (QCH) Eye Clinic’s Paediatric Optometry Alignment Pilot Program.
Melanie enjoys all aspects of optometry, including ocular diseases, therapeutics, and prescribing contact lenses, but has always had a special interest in children’s vision and, more recently, myopia control. Melanie takes the time to understand her patients’ individual needs with a compassionate and understanding nature, which is always well received.
Helen Flohr
Optometrist
Helen graduated with Honours from QUT in 1996 and subsequently completed a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, which enabled her to prescribe ocular medications to manage eye disease. With over 30 years’ experience across rural, regional and metropolitan optometry practices, Helen brings her problem-solving skills to About Specs.
Helen enjoys all facets of optometry, with a particular interest in patients’ eye health. She is very excited about the constantly developing technologies that help her to detect and manage eye disease at an earlier stage. She also enjoys giving people more visual freedom with soft contact lenses and myopia control.
At home, Helen lives with her husband and two darling cats who believe they are in charge. They may be right. She loves reading, board games, bushwalking, and gardening.
OUR SERVICES
Eye Tests for Glasses and Contact Lenses
Ocular Health and
Red Eye Examinations
Children's Vision
Testing
Prescription Sunglasses and Safety Glasses
Why Choose About Specs Optometrists
We are a privately owned local family practice who employs local people and serves our community.
Our Optometrists will take time to test your eyes and explain the results. You will not be rushed.
We use the best quality lenses at the most affordable price to suit your needs and budget. These products are sourced through Australian spectacle lens companies where possible.
We have a wide range of beautiful European, Asian and Australian designed frames. Choose an individual look to reflect your own style.
Our Optometrists are very experienced and specialise in Children, contact lenses and Ocular health.
We continue to invest in the latest technology to monitor and screen for diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma and maculopathy.
Our store practises recycling to reduce our environmental footprint. We support recycling of contact lenses and their packaging.
Our Optometrists will fit you with the most modern contact lenses. We use the latest technology to ensure the long term health of your eyes.
We keep some brands in store that can be bought over the counter with a current contact lens prescription.
We recommended an annual eye examination to ensure the best corneal health.
WE FIT AND SELL CONTACT LENSES
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY
Consultation Fees
Medicare benefits are payable for a standard consultation and most health consultations. Some additional fees apply for services not covered by Medicare at this time. Our staff would be happy to outline these fees.
Health Funds
We accept ALL Health Fund cards and can process your health fund claim electronically. Please present your card to the front desk staff when ordering your glasses and contact lenses. Some common health funds are Medibank Private, Bupa, AHM, Westfund, Teacher’s Credit Union, Commonwealth Bank, Police and Defence Health.
Visit Us
Shop 57
Orion Springfield Town Centre
1 Main Street
Springfield Central QLD 4300
We're Open 7 Days
Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Shop 57
1 Main Street
ORION Shopping Centre
Springfield Central
QLD 4300
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