Comprehensive Eye Test Services for All Ages

A regular eye test is one of the most important steps in protecting long-term eye health. At Lamas & Brown Optometrists, we provide detailed examinations using advanced diagnostic technology to detect changes early and ensure you receive the clearest, most comfortable vision possible. Whether you searched for an eye examination test near me, eye tests near me or need to book an eye test, our Wollongbar and Casino clinics offer exceptional care for patients of all ages.

Our focus is to give you confidence in your vision today and protect the health of your eyes for the future.

  • Spectacles
  • Contact lenses
  • Specialty contact lenses
  • Children's vision
  • Binocular vision issues
  • Neuro-Optometric Vision Care
  • Visual training and exercises
  • Behavioural Optometry
  • Advanced Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration detection
  • Treatment for Eye infections
  • Foreign Body removal
  • Tear Duct lavages
  • Diabetic reviews
  • Laser Assesment
  • Refractive Surgery assessment and After-care
  • all areas of eye health

Why Eye Tests Matter

Many eye conditions develop gradually and can be difficult to detect without a professional examination. A comprehensive eye test goes beyond checking your prescription and includes a full health assessment of the eyes.

Patients often come in with questions such as:

  • Does Medicare cover eye tests?
  • How often should I have an eye test?
  • Can you provide an eye chart test for driver’s licence requirements?

Our optometrists provide clear advice on what is covered, when to retest and how to meet licence or workplace requirements.

What Happens During an Eye Test?

Each consultation is structured to give you the most accurate results. Your examination may include several components.

Refraction and Prescription Testing

We determine if you are long-sighted, short-sighted or have astigmatism. This ensures your glasses or contact lenses provide optimal clarity, whether for reading, driving or computer work.

Ocular Health Examination

We screen for:

Glaucoma / Cataracts / Macular degeneration / Diabetic eye changes / Retinal abnormalities / Neurological vision concerns

These conditions often have no early symptoms, making professional testing essential, particularly for adults and seniors.

Binocular Vision and Focusing

We check how well your eyes work together, how smoothly they track and how effectively they focus. This is particularly important if you experience eye strain, headaches, blurred vision during reading or struggle with near tasks such as study or office work.

Advanced Eye Test Technology

We want our patients to have access to world-class testing and peace of mind. Our equipment allows us to look deeper into the eye and detect issues earlier.

Retinal Scans

Our retinal cameras capture high-resolution images of the optic nerve, macula and retinal vessels. These images make it possible to identify early signs of glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, hypertension and retinal damage. Digital imaging also provides a baseline for future comparisons, so we can track even subtle changes.

Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)

OCT technology creates cross-sectional scans of the retina, allowing us to detect microscopic changes long before they affect your vision. This is vital for monitoring macular degeneration, glaucoma and retinal inflammation. It is particularly helpful for patients with a family history of eye disease.

OPTOS Wide field camera and Auto-fluorescence

The Optos camera takes a very wide picture (up to 200o) of the back of your eye, letting our optometrists see areas that are normally hard to check. Its autofluorescence feature shows how healthy the eye’s support layer (the RPE) is by highlighting damaged or stressed areas. Together, they provide a fast way to detect and monitor a wide range of retinal diseases earlier and easier without needing many photos.

Automated Visual Fields Testing

Using the Humphrey Field Analyzer 3, we can assess peripheral vision within minutes. This test is essential for identifying glaucoma, stroke-related visual loss, brain tumours and neurological disorders. If you searched for an eye test close to me or eye tests near me, our clinics offer some of the most advanced visual field technology available.

Corneal Topography

This maps the shape of your cornea and helps diagnose keratoconus, astigmatism, pellucid marginal degeneration and irregular corneal surfaces. It also assists in fitting specialty contact lenses and assessing suitability for Ortho Keratology.

Eye Tests for Children

If you are searching for children’s eye tests or an eye test for kids, our clinicians are experienced in paediatric vision assessment. We examine eye tracking, coordination, focusing, visual processing and eye teaming, ensuring your child has the visual skills needed for learning.

Early testing is recommended if your child shows signs of:

  • Skipping lines when reading
  • Difficulty with concentration
  • Headaches after schoolwork
  • Poor handwriting or drawing skills
  • Constant eye rubbing
  • Losing their place when reading

We also work closely with families requiring behavioural optometry assessments or vision therapy, giving children the best chance to read, learn and play comfortably.

Medicare and Eye Tests

Many patients ask whether we offer a free eye test or free eye test near me. Medicare provides rebates for eligible examinations, and our team will explain your coverage during your visit. We are always transparent about any additional fees, so there are no surprises.

Driving Eye Tests

An eye chart test for driver’s licence requirements can be completed during your appointment. We assess visual acuity, peripheral vision and any conditions that may affect driving safety. This ensures you meet the legal standards and drive with confidence.

Eye Tests for Adults and Seniors

Regular testing becomes more important with age due to increased risks of glaucoma, macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic eye disease and dry eye. Our examinations for adults and seniors are comprehensive and gentle, with results explained clearly.

Retinal Scans

Optical Coherance Tomography (OCT)

At Lamas and Brown Optometrists we are able to capture a digital image of the retina, blood vessels and optic nerve located at the back of your eyes. This aids in the early detection and management of diseases that can affect both your eyes and overall health. This includes glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, tumours, injuries and hypertension. With retinal imaging technology, the most subtle changes to the structures at the back of your eyes can be detected. It also provides a basis for future comparisons

The process is a simple, painless test that takes a few minutes to complete. The digital images are displayed instantly on our computer screens for discussion with you on the health of your eyes. These are then stored electronically for future comparison.

Visual Fields

Peripheral vision in humans is used to detect movement, find objects and see incoming threats. Sometimes diseases such as glaucoma, strokes, brain tumours, eye tumours, or genetic disorders can affect your peripheral vision. At Lamas and Brown Optometrists we are able to offer the latest in Automated visual field testing  using the Humphrey Field Analyzer 3. This advanced computerized examination now only takes on average 2 minutes to complete per eye. With this we are able to detect many diseases and neurological problems before they cause problems for patient.

Retinal Imaging

Retinal imaging is a recent technological advancement in eyecare. At Lamas and Brown Optometrists they are able to capture a digital image of the retina, blood vessels and optic nerve located at the back of your eyes. This aids in the early detection and management of diseases that can affect both your eyes and overall health. This includes glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetes, tumours, injuries and hypertension. With retinal imaging technology, the most subtle changes to the structures at the back of your eyes can be detected. It also provides a basis for future comparisons

The process is a simple, painless test that takes a few minutes to complete. The digital images are displayed instantly on our computer screens for discussion with you on the health of your eyes. These are then stored electronically for future comparison.
 

Retinal imaging is recommended at least every two years as part of your regular eye test. Medicare does not currently cover retinal imaging.

 
The additional fee will be discussed with you beforehand. The images below show Temporal, Central, Nasal and 20 Degree Angle.

Corneal Topography

A corneal topographer is used to accurately map the shape of the front surface of the eye. It is used to diagnose various eye conditions such as astigmatism, keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration and other corneal distortions. Advanced rigid contact lenses can then be designed from the information derived from the topographer. It is also used to monitor for progression in keratoconus.

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