South Melbourne Optical

Merry Christmas!
A huge thank you to our lovely customers for keeping in contact this year. We feel very lucky to have had such tremendous support from you all.
We are now closed for Christmas, and will reopen on Tuesday the 29th December. Please see next week's trading hours below.

Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
Sunday 27th - Closed
Monday 28th - Closed
Tuesday 29th - 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 30th - 10am - 4pm
Thursday 31st - 10am - 4pm
Saturday 2nd Jan - Closed
Sunday 3rd Jan - Closed
Monday 4th Jan - Resume Normal hour

South Melbourne Optical updated their business hours.

Operating normal hours from Monday.
We're excited to welcome you all back for regular eye tests, frame and sunglass selection!

Due to the relaxing of government restrictions, we are now able to return to providing high quality eye care to all our customers.
We are still operating with reduced hours of:
Mon- Fri - 10am - 3pm
Saturday - 9am - 1pm
We look forward to seeing you!

It's hard to believe that in this already awful Covid year, our much loved team member Janell is having to endure this. Please know that all our patients, customers and suppliers are with you and your family.

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Following advice from our professional bodies and government agencies, we advise that South Melbourne Optical will be remaining open by appointment only.
We are implementing further safety protocols to protect our staff, patients and the wider population from the spread of Covid-19.

We are able to assist you for:
- Urgent/necessary ocular examinations
- Urgent/necessary spectacle repairs
- Urgent/necessary replacement spectacles

As always, postage of spectacles and contact lenses is possible.

Clear and healthy vision is important in both the short and long term. We encourage you to contact us - we are here to help.
Another resource to note are the details of the Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital (for more urgent enquiries). They can be contacted on 03 9929 8666.

Our latest amended opening hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm
* alternate times may be available by arrangement

Once again, please don't hesitate to contact us if you require any information - [email protected]
Phone - 03 9690 4817 (leave message if unattended).

David, Sara and Janell thank you for your continued support in these difficult times.

Yes, we are still open.

Optometry/Eyecare is an essential allied health service and we will continue to be available to assist with your vision requirements.
Clear and healthy vision at home or work is vital.
Please be assured that we are maintaining our strict disinfection protocols as advised by our professional bodies.

David, Janell and Sara thank you for your continued support in these extremely difficult times.

At this stage we will maintain our reduced hours as listed.

Monday - Friday: 10 am - 2.30 pm
Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm

Please don't hesitate to contact us via email if you have any further enquiries - [email protected]

South Melbourne Optical updated their phone number.

TRADING HOURS UPDATE :

MON - FRI 10:00 - 2:30
SAT 10:00 - 12:00
SUN CLOSED

For the safety of our staff, customers and their families we have altered our opening hours for the foreseeable future.

Whilst we are reducing contact hours, we will still be able to offer you a range of services, from the making and collection of spectacles as well as the delivery of contact lenses. Repairs to glasses are also possible - either while you wait or within a few days.

Eye exams will be limited to emergencies only. Please phone and speak to our staff on this matter.

We have increased our sanitation processes in all areas, including front desk/counters, door handles and seating areas, on top of what was standard protocol, and have social distancing practises in place. But we are more than happy to post out anything you require if you can't make it in-store.

We hope that you’re all safe and well, and we’re looking forward to helping you with all your visual needs in the (hopefully) not too distant future.

David, Sara and Janell

Happy Holidays from the team at South Melbourne Optical.

Our hours over the Festive Season are as follows:

Christmas Eve 24th - 10am - 1pm
Christmas Day 25th - CLOSED
Boxing Day 26th - CLOSED
Friday 27th - 10am - 5pm
Saturday 28th - 9am - 2pm

Monday 30th - 10am - 5pm
New Years Eve 31st - 10am - 2pm
New Years Day 1st - CLOSED

Regular Hours from January 2nd 2020.

has officially arrived at South Melbourne Optical! We are so excited to have this beautiful collection in store now! Come on down and have a look!

Important to note as we are heading into summer!

Does Your Child REALLY Need Sunglasses? Yes! Your child's eyes need protection from the sun's UV rays, but it's all about getting the right pair of sunglasses.

Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses adapt from 👓to 🕶️
and 👓again in response to the changing light around you, so you can focus less on squinting, and more on your killer style.

Visit us to see how Transitions lenses can suit your favourite frames to personalise your look.

Do you have private health insurance with optical benefits?

If you have not claimed your benefits for this year make sure you do by December 31st or else you will lose them as most health fund rebates do not roll over.

What are Cataracts and what are some signs to look out for?
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Did you know:

Having trouble removing your contact lenses?
Here are some tips to help

1. Rewetting drops or lubricants can make it easier to lift the lens from your eye. Dry eyes let the lens stick a little more closely.
2. Don't rush, give yourself enough time to remove your lenses calmly without rushing.
3. Slide the lens to the white of your eye, especially if you’re worried about discomfort. Pulling the lens toward your lower lid can also help lift it off the surface of your eye.

If you continue having trouble removing your contacts, give us a call or come in so we can help you further.
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