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Emergency
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Trusted Optometrist in Coffs Harbour | Dr Alan Burrow Optometry
Established in 1988, our practice has been a trusted provider of comprehensive eye care on the Coffs Coast for over three decades. We prioritise personalised service, dedicating 30 - 40 minutes to each eye examination to ensure accurate diagnosis and tailored solutions for vision correction and ocular health. Our commitment to advanced technology and continuous education enables us to deliver cutting-edge care, including treatment for eye diseases like glaucoma and myopia control through orthokeratology. We offer a curated selection of over 1,000 eyewear frames, custom-fitted for comfort and functionality, alongside a full contact lens service with follow-up assessments. Our team, led by Dr Alan Burrow, combines extensive qualifications and international experience to provide expert care, with emergency appointments available for urgent needs.We serve communities across Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Bellingen, and surrounding areas, ensuring accessible, high-quality eye health services. Our independent practice focuses on patient-centric care, avoiding generic solutions in favour of individualised attention. We utilise digital measurement tools for precision lens fitting and maintain partnerships with ophthalmologists for specialist referrals when required. Transparency in treatment options and pricing, alongside a repair service for spectacles, underscores our dedication to long-term patient satisfaction. This approach has solidified our reputation as a leader in optometric care on the Coffs Coast.
Services
Eye Examinations
Contact Lenses
Prescription Sunglasses
Photosensitive Lenses
Progressive Lenses
Orthokeratology
Myopia Control
Glaucoma Management
Eyewear Fitting
Emergency Eye Care
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in optometric care on the Coffs Coast.
- Our comprehensive eye exams include advanced glaucoma and ocular health assessments.
- We provide orthokeratology for myopia control in children and adults.
- Our emergency appointments prioritise urgent eye health needs for existing patients.
- We use digital measurement tools for precision lens fitting and custom eyewear.
What people say
Thorough eye exams
Expert glaucoma management
Emergency appointments available
Wide eyewear selection
Personalised service
Services
Comprehensive Eye Examinations
Our 3040 minute eye exams use advanced technology to detect vision issues and ocular diseases like glaucoma. We assess refractive errors, prescribe corrective lenses, and monitor long-term eye health. Tailored to individual needs, these exams prioritise early disease detection and prevention for patients of all ages.
Orthokeratology
Orthokeratology involves wearing custom rigid gas permeable lenses overnight to reshape the cornea, temporarily correcting myopia. This non-surgical option benefits children and adults by reducing daytime reliance on glasses or contact lenses while potentially slowing myopia progression and associated risks.
Contact Lens Fitting
We offer soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses for various vision needs, including keratoconus management. Our fitting process includes follow-up assessments to ensure comfort, safety, and optimal ocular health, with options for daily wear and extended-use lenses.
Photosensitive Lenses
Photosensitive lenses automatically adjust tint based on UV exposure, transitioning from clear indoors to dark outdoors. Ideal for light-sensitive patients, these lenses provide convenience and UV protection, with modern versions offering faster reaction times and durability compared to earlier models.
Myopia Control
Our myopia control programs utilise orthokeratology and specialised lenses to slow short-sightedness progression in children. By addressing axial elongation of the eye, these interventions reduce risks of future complications like retinal detachment and macular degeneration through evidence-based, non-invasive methods.
People
Dr Alan Burrow
Optometrist
Dr Alan Burrow holds a Dip Optom, FBOA (Hd), FBCO, D.Orth, D.C.L.P, MSc (Med), G.C.O.T, M.Optom, and an Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma. He trained in South Africa and the UK before completing postgraduate studies in Australia, specialising in ocular therapeutics and binocular vision. With over 30 years in practice, he has authored research and newspaper columns on eye health.
Questions
What services does Dr Alan Burrow Optometry offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lens fittings, prescription sunglasses, photosensitive lenses, progressive lenses, orthokeratology, myopia control, glaucoma management, and a wide range of custom-fitted eyewear.
Do you offer emergency eye care?
Yes, current patients can access emergency appointments via our dedicated after-hours numbers for urgent eye health issues.
Is orthokeratology safe for children?
Yes, orthokeratology is a non-invasive, reversible treatment approved for myopia control in children, with proper hygiene and follow-up care.
Do you accept referrals from other optometrists?
Yes, we welcome referrals and collaborate with other practitioners for specialist care, including glaucoma management and complex contact lens fittings.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Bellingen, Woolgoolga, Coramba, Sawtell, and Urunga, with accessible on-site parking at our Albany Street clinic.
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Reviews (4)
Bootsy Vatrahopedilos
Jan 21, 2022
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Very thorough and professional service and a cut above the bulk franchise optical providers. Highly recommended for personalised and reliable service.
Philip Rothwell
Jan 02, 2021
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Very Thorough and cover everything in testing to a high standard
Eyes are not something to "skimp" on especially with age
I have total confidence in this business
Not cheap but not expensive either
I can recommend 100%
Eyes are not something to "skimp" on especially with age
I have total confidence in this business
Not cheap but not expensive either
I can recommend 100%
Lyn Mc
Jul 24, 2018
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Top service by staff and Optometrist, they help customers find the best glasses option to suit your needs within reasonable budget. more options with better advice than most other glasses/spectical shops around locality. Of course they have glamourous, hi end options as well if thats what u r after.(I tried other places that advertise they r cheaper but have come back to this one because their good advice & service ends up more cost effective with a better outcome for me!) Note: OPEN hours M-F 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sat 8am-12 noon.
Kay Sheaves
May 01, 2015
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Best ever optometrist and also writes a very interesting, informative and often amusing blog in 'The Coffs Coast Advocate'. This weeks (April, 29, 2015) "Let Sleeping Dogs Lie" caught my eye. Loved the line, "he claimed he could see a flea on a horse at one hundred metres!" :D
