Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Optometrists in Hobart Since 1946
Total Eyecare has been dedicated to enhancing vision and eye health across southern Tasmania since 1946. As the only 100% Tasmanian-owned and optometrist-led practice in the region, we prioritise clinical excellence and personalised care. Our team of 12 optometrists brings over 300 years of combined experience, utilising advanced technology to deliver comprehensive eye exams, custom eyewear, and therapeutic treatments.We maintain patient records digitally across all nine locations, ensuring seamless access to clinical history for accurate diagnosis and ongoing management. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care through community initiatives, including volunteer work in East Timor and local charity fundraising. This legacy of expertise, innovation, and community focus continues to define our practice today.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Contact Lenses
Prescription Glasses
Eye Protection Solutions
Online Eyewear Store
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We have been serving the Tasmanian community for over 70 years with expert eyecare.
- Our team includes 12 optometrists with 300 years of combined clinical experience.
- We utilise advanced technology for accurate diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions.
- As 100% local and independent practitioners, your eye care remains our sole focus.
- We actively support community initiatives, including international optometry programs.
Services
Comprehensive Eye Exams
Our 30-minute eye exams include advanced testing of vision clarity, eye health, and disease detection using cutting-edge technology. We assess internal and external eye conditions, screen for diabetes-related damage, and provide customised prescriptions. Therapeutically qualified optometrists can prescribe medications for eye conditions, reducing the need for specialist referrals.
Contact Lenses
We offer tailored contact lens solutions including soft, hard, multifocal, and overnight vision correction lenses. Our optometrists ensure optimal fit and comfort while advising on wear schedules and care routines. Online ordering is available for continued convenience.
Prescription Glasses
Custom prescription glasses are crafted with precision lenses and frames suited to your lifestyle and facial features. We provide single vision, multifocal, and protective eyewear options with coatings for UV protection, scratch resistance, and digital eye strain reduction.
Eye Protection Solutions
Specialised protective eyewear is available for occupational hazards, sports, and UV protection. We recommend polarised sunglasses and computer-specific lenses to prevent eye strain while maintaining visual clarity in challenging environments.
Online Eyewear Store
Tasmanians can purchase glasses online after an eye exam, with expert guidance available via phone or video consultation. Our digital platform ensures convenient access to quality eyewear while maintaining personalised service standards.
People
Micheal Knipe AM
Former Lead Optometrist
Dedicated optometrist who served the community for decades and received an Order of Australia medal for contributions to optometry and East Timor eye programs.
Andrew Koch
Optometrist
Initiated international volunteer work in East Timor in 2002, training local eyecare workers and establishing ongoing support programs.
Questions
What services does Total Eyecare Optometrists offer?
We provide comprehensive eye exams, contact lenses, prescription glasses, eye protection solutions, and therapeutic eye treatments using advanced optometry technology.
How many locations do you operate in southern Tasmania?
We have nine convenient locations across Claremont, Hobart, Howrah, Huonville, Kingston, New Norfolk, Sandy Bay, and Sorell.
Can I purchase glasses online?
Yes, Tasmanians with current prescriptions can buy glasses online through our virtual store while receiving expert guidance via phone or video.
Do your optometrists treat eye diseases?
Our therapeutically qualified optometrists can diagnose and manage common eye diseases, prescribe medications, and monitor conditions to reduce specialist referrals.
What makes your practice unique in Tasmania?
We are the only 100% Tasmanian-owned, optometrist-led practice with 70+ years of local service and digital record integration across all locations.
Reviews (5)
Chaney Diaz
Oct 08, 2021
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Don't go to this place - ESPECIALLY DON'T SEE DR. HEEYOON KIM!!! She's the worst eye doctor I've ever seen in my life. I went there for an annual exam and to get my vision prescription so i could get a new pair of glasses. The office felt like there's no air flow - especially in covid currently i don't know how that's allowed. And the lighting was very very dark, i couldn't even see things that clear with my contacts on, I don't understand how this could be an eye exam friendly environment. It's prone to accidents. First of all, when I was reviewing paper work to sign, this doctor came to me and
Satya Srinivas Chandu
Oct 21, 2018
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Less collection of frames.. but reception lady is not helpful at all in checking the coverage properly. I went in the afternoon and she said she needs time like an hour to call insurance guys and validate. I came back and gave her a call after 2 hours and they neither checked or speaking like they dont know me. She again took all my info and said she will check before EOD and never returned. I understand they dont need business and too much careless people...
Melony Prokopiec
Jul 26, 2018
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Would just like to say the biggest thank you for seeing our baby boy today at such last minute and for being so very kind and friendly. Best customer service I have experienced in a very long time. Will definitely be back :)
Brenda Fisher
Nov 20, 2013
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Very happy that I found Total Eye Care. I am pleased with their service, friendliness, selection, and helpfulness.
Curtis Fellows
Jun 09, 2012
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Quick and thorough eye exam, very efficient and helpful staff. They are very attentive and are conveniently located.
