Canberra City. Ph: 6248 6130
Garema Court
Shop 2, 148-180 City Walk
CANBERRA CITY ACT 2601
(Near Bus Interchange)
Woden. Ph: 6281 4817
Suite 3, Ground Floor, Corinna Chambers
Cnr Brewer & Corinna Sts
WODEN ACT 2606
(opposite Corinna Street entrance to Woden Plaza)
We will discuss your options in lenses, again it’s based on your particular needs and technology is constantly providing new innovations in lenses and lens coatings.

As independent optometrists we are able to select the best lenses from any manufacturer. This translates as a wider choice for you so we can match your preferences, lifestyle and budget.

We will discuss your needs and your best options, without obligation. It is a private practice and our staff receive no commissions for upselling - you can be assured that what we suggest for you will be based on your needs not ours.

scratch resistance Most lenses we recommend are plastic lenses, they are not only safer and less likely to break but they are lightweight and more comfortable to wear. Plastic lenses are however softer than glass so coatings are used to give them greater durability

anti-reflective Many people require their glasses for use at the computer and for driving. The anti reflective coating cuts down reflections making them more comfortable to wear and cosmetically less obvious than traditional lenses. They do require regular cleaning (with an anti static cloth) to maintain their invisible quality.

Teflon coatings are an optional coating for anti reflective lenses and may reduce the frequency of cleaning for some people if this is a problem.

tints & UV filters Australia's climate and the lifestyle of Australians usually make us vulnerable to over exposure to harmful ultra violet rays. Tints and UV filters can be included when you order your lenses to provide you with greater protection from UV and glare.

transition lenses For people who like to have a pair of glasses that adapt to their needs, transition lenses can be just the answer. Much improved from the original transition lenses most of us remember, these lenses activate much faster and are darker outdoors, and become virtually clear in a matter of minutes indoors. They also have less residual tint than former generations of transition lenses and can have an antireflective coating so you can still enjoy the benefits of almost transparent non-reflective lenses inside.

light weight lenses Thick ‘bottle’ lenses can be a thing of the past even with the high prescriptions. Hi Index materials make the lenses much thinner, we can provide you with the thinnest lenses available. This means you can also have a greater choice in frames, less restricted by fitting thicker lenses. We can be your eyes while you choose your frame as we listen carefully to your preferences and offer honest and experienced advise on what styles suite your personal style and appearance. To further assist your frame selection process we can in many cases fit disposable contact lenses so you can see how these frames look on you.

multifocal Progressive lenses graduate from distance prescription at the top through intermediate (computer) correction to near vision correction at the bottom. These lenses have also improved over the years and there are many different styles of multifocals, no longer are you limited to enormous frames to fit these lenses into. We recommend that new multifocal wearers give themselves a few weeks to adjust to a different style of lens, this is variable, some people experience no problems. Once the wearer has made the initial adjustment to this style of lens they rarely go back to single vision lenses. If for whatever reason you do not adapt easily to these lenses we have a 3 month exchange policy and can exchange your lenses for a different style of lense(s) to better suit you.

bifocals If you need correction to your far and near and possibly even intermediate vision you may end up with more than one pair of glasses. For some people this just isn't an option and they prefer the convenience of one pair to meet all their needs. Bifocal lenses provide distance and near vision correction and come in various styles depending on your needs.

safety lenses If your lifestyle requires your glasses have the dual purpose of providing you with eye protection we can supply you with a polycarbonate lens that is practically unbreakable.