Optometrist near Byford
Nine minutes up Armadale Road, from the foot of the Scarp.
About Byford
A country-town heart, a growing community.
Byford sits at the foot of the Darling Scarp, about 38 kilometres south-east of Perth. It began as a dairy and brick-making town in the early 1900s and still carries that unhurried, semi-rural feel, with horse paddocks and equestrian properties alongside new estates.
It is a young suburb: the median age is 30, and children under five are the single largest age group. Byford Primary, Marri Grove, West Byford, Salvado and Byford Secondary College are names we hear every week.
That demographic shapes our Byford work: a lot of first eye tests, and a lot of conversations about myopia.
What we see from your neighbourhood.
Byford has a distinct profile, and it shows in what walks through the door.
1
Kids, and lots of them
With under-fives the largest age group, we do a lot of first eye tests. Every children's exam is bulk-billed, so cost is never the reason to delay one.
2
Tradies, FIFO and long commutes
Shift fatigue, long driving hours and glare are a real combination. We fit driving lenses, anti-fatigue designs and proper safety eyewear.
3
Scarp trails and weekend sport
Outdoor lives mean UV load and the practical question of glasses versus contacts during activity. We work through both.
4
Myopia on the rise
Prescriptions strengthening year on year is the single most common concern parents raise. It is also the one we can actually do something about.
What we offer
Everything you need for long-term eye health, in one independent practice.
Eye Examinations
30+ minute comprehensive assessments covering vision, eye health, and early detection of glaucoma, macular degeneration and diabetes-related changes.
Learn more ›Children's Eye Care
Free bulk-billed exams for kids: refractive errors, lazy eye, and learning-related vision problems, in a calm and child-friendly way.
Learn more ›Myopia Management
If a prescription is strengthening every year, we can slow it with specialty lenses, low-dose atropine and Ortho-K.
Learn more ›Visual Stress & Colorimetry
The only practice in WA with advanced Cerium Colorimetry. For children and adults with headaches, eye strain, or difficulty reading.
Learn more ›Contact Lenses
Expert fitting for daily, fortnightly and monthly lenses, matched to your eyes, lifestyle and comfort.
Learn more ›Glasses
Over 500 frames from leading brands. Independent means we're not locked into a corporate catalogue.
Learn more ›Transparent prices. No surprises.
Know what you will pay before you walk in the door.
Children's exams
Bulk BilledFree for kids, bulk-billed through Medicare with no out-of-pocket cost.
Standard exam
$35 Mon–Fri · $45 SatA 30+ minute comprehensive assessment, after your Medicare rebate.
Concession holders
Bulk BilledPension and health care card holders are bulk-billed at no cost.
Health funds
All acceptedHBF, Medibank, Bupa, NIB and more. HICAPS claiming on the spot.
Getting here from Byford.
Roughly 8 kilometres north up Armadale Road, about nine minutes, and the run most Byford patients already know.
The new Byford train station also provides direct rail access to Armadale. Free parking throughout Armadale Central either way.
Shop 52, Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Ave, Armadale WA 6112
Frequently asked
Where's the nearest optometrist to Byford?
Spectrum Family Eyecare in Armadale is the closest independent optometrist, about 8km, roughly nine minutes north up Armadale Road. We are inside Armadale Central at Shop 52, with free parking.
Are children's eye exams free near Byford?
Yes. All children's exams are bulk-billed through Medicare, with no out-of-pocket cost. We recommend a first eye test at age 3, then again before starting school.
My child needs a stronger prescription every year. Can you help?
Yes. That is exactly what myopia management is for. Specialty lenses, low-dose atropine and orthokeratology can slow progression substantially. Worth booking if a prescription has moved more than -0.50 D in twelve months.
How much does an adult eye test cost?
A gap fee of $35 Monday to Friday, or $45 Saturday, after your Medicare rebate. Concession card holders are bulk-billed free. Appointments are 30+ minutes with the same optometrist every visit.
Can I get there by train from Byford?
Yes. The Byford station provides direct rail access to Armadale, and the shopping centre is a short walk from Armadale Station. Call us on (08) 9399 5346 if you would like directions.
Ready?
Expert eyecare, just up the road from Byford.
Book your appointment. Nine minutes up Armadale Road.