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Darling Downs Optometrist - Your Vision is our Passion
We have an extensive range of frames in-store
We stock a large variety of fashion frames
Your vision is our Passion
Quality, affordable eye care
We stock eyewear for men, women and children.
Our well appointed consultation room
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Our well appointed consultation room
About Us
Products and Services
FAQs
Our qualified optometrist Dr Hendrik Ferreira has over 30 years' experience in optometry. Using the latest eye-care technology, Dr Ferreira can test your vision and monitor the health of your eyes.
Our expert optical staff will help you choose the right frames and lenses for your needs, and with an impressive collection of over 2,000 frames and sunglasses from leading eyewear brands in store and another 20,000 online, you're sure to find eyewear to suit you.
Women's Eyewear
We provide a large range of women's designer glasses, prescription frames and women's sunglasses in leading eyewear brands including Guess, Charlie Brown, Bebe, Joop, Nine West, Anne Klein and Just Cavalli and more.
Men's Eyewear
Our collection of men's prescription glasses and designer frames includes leading eyewear brands including Nautica, Bill Bass, Carrera, Safilo, Cat, Gant, Nike and more.
Children's Eyewear
We provide a large range of kids glasses in leading eyewear brands including Sceats Kids, Youpi, Oxox, Flexon Kids and more.
Contact Lenses
Daily, fortnightly, monthly or extended wear lenses to sort all types of eye conditions including myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and multifocal.
Open Monday - Friday, Open Saturdays
OAA Member, ProVision Member
Bifocals, Cases, Clip On Sunglasses, Contact Lens Solution, Contact Lenses, Frames, Magnifiers, Multifocals, Spectacles, Sunglasses, Transition Lenses
Consulting, Eye Examinations, Fittings, Glaucoma Testing, Prescriptions, Repairs
Calvin Klein, Carrera, Convertibles, Domani, Nike, Trent Nathan
Retinal Photography
Bulk Billing, Independently Owned, Locally Operated, Locally Owned, No Referral Necessary, Owner Operated, Senior Discounts
Adults, Children, Infants, Seniors
Toowoomba, Affordable, Quality, Optometrist, Eyetest, Darling Downs, Eye Care, Eyewear
Yes Darling Downs Optometrists is a locally owned and operated business previously known as Optical Warehouse.
Yes, as a family friendly practice we continue to bulk bill all our patients allowing our patients to have an eye examination as often as required without any gap payment. For more information on eye health examinations please contact us on 07 4638 8828
No referral is required for an eye examination with our Optometrists.
We advise all patients to bring a list of medications and current glasses. Please bring your concession card if you want to claim government spectacles (MASS).
Yes, all Darling Downs frames carries a 1-year manufacturer warranty (Some frames carry a 2-year warranty). All lenses carry a one-year warranty which also includes transition lenses and anti-reflective coatings.
Yes, we have HICAPS terminals allowing us to do direct claims from any health funds. You then can just pay the gap rather than the full amount. Be aware that the unused portion of your health fund’s optical benefit is lost if you do not use it prior to year-end.
No patient is safe to drive with their pupils dilated. Please make sure you bring a driver.
We strongly recommend an eye examination every 12 months if you are a diabetic patient or as specified by your Optometrist.
Progressive or Graduated lenses require very precise and accurate measurements and if not fitted correctly can cause vision discomfort. If you require help with progressive(graduated) lenses we recommend you visit our store for a solution.
Yes, any lens type can be made into sunglasses and most suppliers offer two options polarised and non-polarised. Progressive, Bifocal and single vision lenses can be made in sunglass options.
