Frequently Asked Optical Questions (FAQs)

We utilize retinal imaging and OCT scans on every client, which are very helpful in order to detect early eye disease and provide a full picture of eye health. This incurs a charge of $60.

However, we bulk bill children under 18 years of age. We also bulk bill holders of the following cards: student card, Commonwealth senior's card, concession health card and pensioner concession card.

Your health fund can be used towards glasses or contacts lenses. The amount you can claim depends on what level of cover you have and if you’ve got extras. Most health funds pay between $100 and $300 towards glasses and/or contacts lenses.

Of course! We have personally hand picked every frame in Angelo Street Optical and are happy to find the right home for your prescription.

We will be able to advise how regularly you should be seen. For most people this will be every one or two years. However, if you have a family history of eye disease such as glaucoma or macular degeneration, or have a changing prescription, we may want to monitor you more closely.

Anytime! Even from 6 months onwards, we’re more than happy to have a look and rule out any concerns.

Everybody needs regular eye checks! Clear vision doesn’t always mean healthy eyes. Every consultation, we’re looking for any health concerns within the eyes that might not have any impact on your vision yet.

Come see us! We’re happy to have a look, and our equipment can help us figure out what’s wrong. We are also able to prescribe therapeutic eye drops if needed.

Possibly. Often this can just be a habit, but it could also mean that your child is short sighted. A visit with us will help rule out any potential problems.

Possibly. At times this can simply be a habit. However, it could also indicate allergies. There are also times where rubbing the eyes can change their shape which makes the vision worse. So, it’s always a good idea to bring them in so we can have a look.

Most people are good candidates for contact lenses. New lenses are coming out all the time in a wide range of prescriptions and materials. Most lenses now are also very soft and comfortable. In some circumstances, a “hard” contact lens may be the best option. There’s usually a contact lens option for most people, and we’re happy to find the right fit for you!

Cataracts cause blurred vision. However, blurry vision can be caused by several things, and sometimes a simple change of the prescription in your glasses will get you seeing sharp again! If you’ve noticed a new blur, it’s a good idea for us to have a look.

Yes, your child has a greater chance of being short-sighted as well, and even more so if both parents are short-sighted.

It could be a few different things including infection, allergies and dry eye. We’re always happy to have a look and figure out what’s wrong.

We are proud to offer Rodenstock lenses, a German company making impeccable lenses since 1877. Sam and Carla love wearing their Rodenstock lenses and know you will too. Nothing beats that German engineering!

To some degree, yes. There are often two reasons for the eye to turn: glasses are needed because there is a significant prescription present (the eyes are trying hard to compensate and the eye turns as a result), or there is an imbalance of the muscles that control the movement of the eyes, and surgery may be needed in this case. There are also rare circumstances where something more serious can be causing the eye to turn. If you’ve noticed a new eye turn, it’s always best to bring them in right away.

Yep! This can be a warning sign that the retina (the sensitive tissue that lines the eye) has been damaged. In a worse-case scenario, this could lead to a retinal detachment which can cause permanent vision loss. So, it’s best to come in right away so we can have a look!