Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Melbourne
At Eye Philosophy, we have dedicated ourselves to transforming eye care since 1979. Originally established as Brazionis Eyecare in Williamstown, we rebranded in 2014 to reflect our innovative approach while maintaining the same trusted team and commitment to personalized care. With two locations in Williamstown and Doncaster, we serve Melbourne's diverse communities with advanced diagnostic technology and tailored vision solutions. Our experienced optometrists, including Dr. Jack Yao, Dr. Courtney Keily, and Dr. Nathan Yang, combine decades of expertise with a patient-first philosophy to address both immediate vision needs and long-term eye health. We specialize in Ortho-K lenses for myopia control, dry eye therapy, and precision prescription eyewear, ensuring each patient receives solutions aligned with their lifestyle.Our investment in cutting-edge tools like OCT retinal scans and corneal topography enables early detection of conditions such as glaucoma and macular degeneration. We prioritize preventative care through partially bulk-billed eye exams and education, empowering patients to protect their vision. Our team's dedication to continuous learning ensures we remain leaders in orthokeratology and myopia management. With a focus on transparency, we discuss all treatment options and costs upfront, offering interest-free payment plans for Ortho-K packages. Our 40+ year legacy reflects our commitment to combining clinical excellence with genuine, community-focused service.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Dry Eye Clinic
Multifocal Lenses
Office Lenses
Myopia Control Lenses
HOYA MiYOSMART Lenses
Prescription Lens Customisation
Dry Eye Therapy
Children's Myopia Management
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of clinical experience in comprehensive eye care.
- Our team specializes in Ortho-K and myopia control for children and adults.
- We use advanced diagnostic tools like OCT and corneal topography for early detection.
- Our preventative approach focuses on long-term eye health and early intervention.
- We provide personalized service with a commitment to transparency and client satisfaction.
What people say
Excellent results
Professional and friendly
Life-changing Ortho-K
Thorough examinations
Outstanding experience
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our thorough eye exams use advanced technology to assess vision changes, detect eye diseases, and evaluate overall eye health. We screen for conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease while providing personalized advice on vision correction. Patients receive tailored solutions matching their lifestyle and visual needs.
Orthokeratology (Ortho-K)
Custom rigid gas-permeable lenses reshape the cornea overnight, providing clear daytime vision without glasses or contacts. This non-surgical solution slows myopia progression in children by up to 60% and offers freedom from daytime lenses for adults through precise corneal mapping and follow-up adjustments.
Dry Eye Therapy
Personalized treatment plans address dry eye causes using advanced diagnostics like Medmont Tear Film Analysis. Options include Blephasteam therapy for meibomian gland dysfunction, prescription drops, and lifestyle modifications to restore tear balance and reduce screen-related eye strain.
Myopia Control
Specialized interventions slow myopia progression in children through HOYA MiYOSMART lenses, MiSight contact lenses, and low-dose atropine drops. Combined with outdoor activity guidance and screen time management, these evidence-based approaches reduce long-term risks of high myopia complications.
Prescription Lenses
Custom lenses optimize visual clarity for specific needs, including progressive designs for multifocal correction, office lenses for computer use, and UV-protective sunglasses. We offer blue light filtering coatings and impact-resistant materials with a 90-day comfort warranty for adaptation support.
People
Dr Jack Yao
Optometrist | Founder
With over 40 years in the field, Dr. Yao established Eye Philosophy to combine clinical excellence with community-focused care. His expertise in orthokeratology and myopia management has transformed vision outcomes for generations of Melbourne families.
Dr Courtney Keily
Optometrist
Dr. Keily specializes in comprehensive eye exams and children's vision care. Her patient-centered approach ensures thorough assessments while making young patients feel comfortable during examinations and treatment planning.
Dr Nathan Yang
Optometrist
Dr. Yang brings advanced diagnostic skills to eye health assessments, particularly in detecting early signs of macular degeneration and glaucoma using OCT technology. His expertise ensures accurate prescriptions and tailored vision solutions.
Belinda Yao
Practice Manager | Dispenser
As Practice Manager, Belinda oversees patient care coordination and optical dispensing. Her styling expertise helps clients select frames that complement facial features while ensuring proper lens fitting and comfort.
Questions
Do you bulk bill eye tests?
We partially bulk-bill Medicare cardholders with a $30 gap fee. Advanced scans are discussed upfront with optional costs.
Can you conduct children's eye tests?
Yes, we provide gentle, age-appropriate exams and myopia control solutions including HOYA MiYOSMART lenses and Ortho-K.
What is Ortho-K and who benefits?
Ortho-K uses overnight lenses to reshape corneas, benefiting children with progressing myopia and adults seeking glasses-free vision.
Do you treat dry eye syndrome?
Yes, we use Medmont analysis and Blephasteam therapy for personalized dry eye management, addressing root causes beyond temporary relief.
Can I use private health insurance?
We process optical claims on-site for glasses, lenses, and selected services with all major Australian health funds.
Do you accept external prescriptions?
Yes, we can fit frames and lenses using valid external prescriptions while offering verification for optimal visual outcomes.
Reviews (4)
Dietrich Cheung
Oct 07, 2021
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Jack at Eye Philosophy is a professional in the truest sense of the term! It's rare these days to find someone you can trust with competence and
high-skill professionalism yet at the same time to genuinely care for his clientele. I've recently had a large purchase and process of having Ortho-K contact lenses as I've
decided this was the best eye solution for my lifestyle (active); it was a big decision for me but Jack
really walked me through this process step-by-step. As a professional he educates you in a way that
makes you feel comfortable with your decision; and helps you best understand
high-skill professionalism yet at the same time to genuinely care for his clientele. I've recently had a large purchase and process of having Ortho-K contact lenses as I've
decided this was the best eye solution for my lifestyle (active); it was a big decision for me but Jack
really walked me through this process step-by-step. As a professional he educates you in a way that
makes you feel comfortable with your decision; and helps you best understand
Rowena
Jul 26, 2021
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I moved to Melbourne recently and had been recommended to Eye Philosophy by a friend. Jack was very thorough with my eye exam and I felt really well taken care of by him and his team. I've previously had bad experiences using contact lenses - my eyes would always get really dry and red and I'd always have to change to glasses by the afternoon. One of the solutions he offered was ortho-k and since switching, I haven't had to deal with the same issues again. Great range of frames to choose from and excellent service overall.
Emily Tran
May 10, 2021
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Highly recommend! Michael was thorough and patient in checking my eye health and explaining any concerns and questions I had. Maddy was also fantastic in picking out styles of glasses I was interested in :)!! 10/10 would check my eyes here again
Nikola Boskovski Nik
Sep 25, 2020
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Myself and my partner were very satisfied with the service. We felt very confident that we were provided with sound advice on our eye health and Jack was extremely professional, knowledgeable and courteous. We would highly recommend this place.
