Ultimate Eyecare

Stylish new Otis frame and crystal clear Hoya lenses: no wonder Naomi is looking pretty chuffed!

Someone is coming in to pick up their new crystal clear Hoya lenses in the most amazing Ogi frame! Exciting times!
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Thank you Sam that we could fit you with Empire New York frames and Hoya Lenses
HOYA Lens Australia ProOptics

On Friday, May 17th, 2024, our team will be attending the prestigious O-Show in Australia. Unfortunately, this means that our shop in Forster will be closed for the day as all staff members will be present at the event.

Jo with her new Ogi frame and Hoya Lifestyle 4 lenses looking (and seeing) sharp!
HOYA Lens Australia ProOptics

May you have a blessed Christmas and a happy new Year!

We are closed from 21 Desember 2023 until 11 January 2024 to spend time with our families and loved ones.

We look forward to help you again in 2024!

Mariki, Cobus, Sharon and Birte

Grrr - phones not working this morning! Please contact us via email at [email protected].
Our phone service supplier have promised the issue should be fixed by around 12:00, so here’s hoping they get it done.

We found out today that our business phone lines are on the Optus network. When the Optus outage meant our phones are not working! Anyone not able to reach us on phone, can try [email protected] as our internet is at least working.

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VACANCY - Optical Dispenser/Trainee opportunity – Forster NSW

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Optical Dispenser/Trainee to join our team at Ultimate Eyecare.

You should have good organisational and communication skills, a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a willingness to learn and broaden your skills. Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work with a variety of customers is a must. You will be working with 3 qualified optical dispensers that job share, and you must be available to cover for holidays taken.
If you are not qualified and are interested in a Trainee opportunity, we will assist you to complete the Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing. Note that it is a 2-year traineeship and you do need Year 12 and be relatively good with Mathematics.
Hours are Monday-Friday 9-5pm (with 1 hour lunch). We believe in work-life balance and can discuss how many days/hours will suit your needs.
You must be fully vaccinated to apply for this position.

Please email your resume to Mariki at: [email protected]

May you and yours have a wonderful 2023. We look forward to help you with all your visual needs!

A quick reminder that the team at Ultimate Eyecare will also take a well deserved break. We will be closed from 21 December and will open again on Thursday 5 January 2023.

We wish you all a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year!

Optical Dispenser/Optical Assistant Job in Forster, Newcastle, Maitland & Hunter NSW Optical dispenser/Optical assistant needed in Forster for a fully independent optometry practice.

VACANCY - Optical Dispenser/Optical Assistant – Forster NSW

We are seeking an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Optical Dispenser to join our team. The applicant should have good organisational and communication skills, a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a willingness to learn and broaden your skills.

The hours are negotiable up to 9-day fortnight (plus cover over holidays).

The skills and experience we seek:
• Optical dispensing qualification and experience will be highly regarded
• A track-record of sound retail experience in a customer-facing role. Previous experience as an optical assistant /optical dispenser will be preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Good computer and analytical skills
• Be able to work as a team member and individually
• Excellent communication skills and personal presentation
• An ability to work with a variety of customers
• Ability to work within a fast-paced and dynamic team
• Year 12 certificate or equivalent
• Willingness to learn

Duties will include greeting patients, answering phones, handling, and responding correspondence and stock needs, maintaining patient records, scheduling appointments, general cleaning, assisting with pre-vision tests and taking optical measurements as well as choosing suitable frames and testing optical devices for accuracy.

We are looking for someone to start anytime from now until January 2023.

You must be fully vaccinated to apply for this position.

If you think you are the perfect fit for us, we would love to hear from you! Please email your resume to [email protected].

We're closed on Thursday 22 September 2022 as a National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty The Queen.

We hope all had a wonderful Christmas and may 2022 be a happy year for all!
We will be back tomorrow at 9am after a well deserved rest and time with our families.

Some patients are super fluffy and cute! A little out of the ordinary intraoccular pressure test by Mariki.

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As a glasses wearer, I know how important is to look after my vision. Today is World Sight Day – and I’m taking the pledge to . Around 90% of eye health issues can be avoided or treated if they’re diagnosed early enough, so make sure you get an eye test as soon as you can.

IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING NSW PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER, 3 OCTOBER 2021.

We received guidance on how to respond to the requirements of the new Health Order from the Australian Optometry Association.

From Monday 11 October - Tuesday 30 November 2021 (as far as we know) all of us at Ultimate Eyecare need to ensure that all our customers and carers need to comply with the following:

1. Check in using a QR code or check in with our staff via the Services NSW website
2. Wear a mask
3. Provide proof of vaccination status*

*Please visit nsw.gov.au or servicesaustralia.gov.au for details on how to access and share proof of COVID-19 Vaccination, in advance of your visit.

We will be required to ask about your vaccination status when you book an appointment and we are obliged to physically see proof of it when you arrive.

Please note that we are a primary health care business that has been open during the lockdown. We offer an essential health service and we will still be able to look after our customers who cannot provide proof of their vaccination status.

There are just a few simple rules we have to follow:

If you cannot provide us with a proof of your vaccination status you will not be allowed to aimlessly browse or wait around to pass the time. You do need a reason to come in and the validity of your reason depends on a case-to-case basis. If you phone us on: 02 6554 896 we can help to assess your situation.

Please remember that we are here to give you Ultimate Eyecare and we will do so at all times regardless of your vaccination status. Everyone has their own decision to make and we respect your opinion. Please be considerate of our role to look after some of the most vulnerable people in our community. If you are not vaccinated, and you don’t have a reason to come and visit us, please wait until this Health Order has been lifted.

In this difficult time, we thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep our community safe, and assisting our team at Ultimate Eyecare to adhere to this current health order.

Cobus, Mariki and the team at Ultimate Eyecare

We are in State wide Lockdown again!

For the lockdown period we will be open Monday-Friday 10am to 4pm

As Optometrists we are limited to providing time-critical care. "Time critical care" means care which cannot be reasonably postponed for, in this case, a week.

Some examples:
Driver licence renewals where the expiry period is within (or very close to) the lockdown period
Broken/lost glasses or contact lenses, where the you can't function adequately without them.
Diseases/conditions which require prompt assessment.

Contact us on 02 6554 8596 to arrange for an appointment. (Phones will be diverted to a mobile phone)
Please note we will only work on appointments at arranged times and we might not be at the practice during normal working hours.

Stay safe!

Mariki, Cobus, Yvonne and Sharon