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Children's eye tests in Lynbrook, at your child's pace

A kids optometrist who explains what they find in words you and your child can follow. Bulk billed for Medicare-eligible children.
03 9702 9118
KIDS-min
  • No referral needed
  • Same optometrist each visit
  • Open Thursday and Friday until 7pm
  • 222+ Google reviews
  • Bulk billed for Medicare-eligible children
  • 2-year unconditional warranty on kids' glasses
  • Free parking at Lynbrook Village

What is a children's eye test?

A children's eye test checks how clearly your child sees and how well their eyes work together: focusing, eye teaming, tracking, depth and colour vision. It is bulk billed for Medicare-eligible children and needs no referral. We suggest a first test at age 3 and another before your child starts school.

Signs it is time for a test

  • Squinting or rubbing their eyes often
  • Sitting close to the TV or holding books near their face
  • Headaches or sore eyes after reading
  • Closing one eye to see better
  • Losing their place or skipping words when reading
  • One eye turning in or out

What happens at your child's eye test

  1. Book

    Online or by phone. Thursday and Friday until 7pm suits after school.

  2. The checks

    Vision, focusing, eye teaming, tracking, depth and colour.

  3. Explained

    What we found, for you and your child.

  4. Glasses, if needed

    Kids' frames carry a 2-year unconditional warranty.

What kids' glasses come with

  • 2-year unconditional warrantyThey break it, we repair or replace it.
  • 30-day Good Vision GuaranteeNot happy with the glasses within 30 days, we make it right or refund you.
  • 3-month adaptation warrantyTrouble adjusting? We re-test and change the prescription or lens design at no extra cost.
  • All health fundsClaimed on the spot.

What parents tell us

222+ Google reviewsRead our Google reviews

  • Rebecca Van Der Feer27 Apr 2021

    Lovely staff, very helpful. The optometrist was great with my daughter too. Will be returning when I’m due for my next test

  • Imaozgrl Tucker27 Mar 2023

    Very friendly and professional.

  • Loxy Poppa27 Dec 2022

    My wife and i recently got new glasses and we could not have been happier with their professionalism and friendly service and their after service nothing was to much trouble the best opticians i have struck in 30 years of wearing glasses

  • Douglas Embry27 Dec 2022

    Coming from the USA and moving Australia, and the first place to come get my new glasses was this joint. My dudes made it mad
    easy and Awesome service!
    Got me those Armani glasses with the double shades!

  • Prasanya Gopinathan27 Dec 2022

    Very friendly. Good service

  • loren wiener27 Oct 2022

    Hard to get too excited about an Optometrist when you are almost 63,  especially in my case never worn glasses before. Just going in for the regular eye test. However, if the Optometrist is a professional optimist as well as in Dr Ali and staff @ Lynbrook Optical in SE Melbourne, happens to be near great food, coffee and loads of free parking, then I know I won't go anywhere else.. and they bulk bill.. yay

  • Krinny Bell27 Oct 2022

    Really friendly staff, great service, made sure we got the glasses that were best for us not best for the bottom line. Explained everything very well and answered any questions, shop is very clean. Great selection of affordable glasses to choose form.

  • pmarilag27 Sep 2022

    The best optical clinic/store  I've dealt with in my 30 years of wearing eyeglasses.  Dr Ali is very knowledgeable and thorough in examining my complicated eyes.  Took time to listen to my problem of having just one eyeglasses that is multifocal,  can be used for both computer work and driving, shopping etc.  And he gave it to me!  Now I got a very stylish Calvin Klein multifocal, transition eyeglasses that I can wear everywhere.  Soo happy.  Thank you so much!

  • Grant E27 Apr 2022

    Excellent service and knowledge, helped me with my specialty sporting glasses with great results, very happy.

  • Dario Iacuone27 Apr 2022

    The team were able to help me for an urgent issue I had with my contact lense. Than you so much for seing me so urgently.

  • Vinoj Perera27 Apr 2022

    Dr, Ali was very kind and professional. Helped me with removing a peice of metal that was in my eye. He took his time to examine my eyes thoroughly. 100% would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you for everything.

  • Chhivhai Khov27 Apr 2022

    Friendly and professional!

  • Daryl Hall27 Apr 2022

    Great service and very knowledgeable staff. I know I'm getting the best care.

  • Wilfred D'Couto27 Apr 2022

    Very courteous and professional. Explained everything in detail. Very happy with the excellent service.

  • Ingrid Wood27 Apr 2022

    By far the most thorough eye test I have ever had, and Paula always knows what looks best!
    Great, friendly service, and I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

  • Charlie Maynard27 Apr 2022

    Friendly staff very helpful I got my eyes tested & sorted out a new pair of eye wear
    thank you

  • Hashim27 Apr 2022

    Excellent service, and love my new nike running prescription sunnies

  • Andrew Bacaller27 Apr 2022

    Staff gave helpful information during eye testing and plenty of their time to ensure I found the right frames.

  • Keith Norman27 Apr 2022

    Efficient and professional service. Eye testing best I have experienced.

  • Azaduhi Gemelli27 Apr 2022

    Very good service,  I would highly recommend them

  • Irene Weekes27 Apr 2022

    Very friendly people, satisfied with service rendered.

  • Brian Ahrens27 Apr 2021

    Very good service. Couldn't want any better. Very much recommended

  • Fonteine P27 Apr 2021

    Courteous and friendly. Welcoming and professional. Very understanding. Thorough process. Very clean with great open space, cushy lounges and great selection of frames. All staff very nice. Great parking. Highly recommend.

  • Ancastadragonfire Mel27 Apr 2021

    Thankyou to the staff at Lynbrook Optical, they take the time to make you feel special... very knowledgeable and friendly staff ... big THUMBS UP Highly Recommended.

  • Ja27 Apr 2021

    What can I say??? All great- fully bulk billed, $199 for 2pairs as Specsavers, no waiting, no hassle, no queuing, professional, detailed, patience, supportive, caring, customer oriented, nice carpet and comfortable  sofa...what more could  u ask??? A++++++++.

  • Tepora Atonio27 Apr 2021

    Good customer service,

  • Robyn Davis27 Apr 2021

    Excellent customer service and the optometrist was very thorough and explained everything to me, no hesitation in a return visit.

  • Vy Katu27 Apr 2021

    Highly recommend Lynbrook Optical! Went for my first visit on Saturday and they were very professional, quick and efficient. Can't wait for my new specs!

  • Sajjad Ali27 Apr 2021

    So nice staff in lynbrook optical,
    I love to come again, much appreciated.
    Very clean optical and friendly staff,
    Specially thank full to doctor .
    Wish you all the best all lynbrook staff..

  • Jama Farah27 Apr 2021

    Highly recommend! Trustworthy advice,  really good with communication, and not overpriced.

  • Fady27 Apr 2021

    Amazing service. Real people that know their stuff

  • Sai Manikanta27 Apr 2021

    My recent experience with them , I have an emergency as my glasses are broken and I contacted them and received good response and service from the team and I should really thank  DR AMIN ALI.

  • Joy Willey27 Apr 2021

    Although my last experience at this optometrist would have been 1/2 a star, I had no choice but to visit again last Friday.
    I was pleasantly surprised by the advice and care this time.
    The optometrist was very straight forward and I appreciated that he explained how dire the circumstance my condition was.

  • Clemence Gan27 Apr 2021

    Dr Ali is really professional and kind . Specially with a wiggly seven year old who is casting all tricks in the book to get glasses . We had the best advice  and service from here .

  • David Rinkel27 Apr 2021

    Very professional and helpful staff. From the eye test to the spectacle selection and contact lenses. Can't recommend highly enough.

  • pritam singh27 Apr 2021

    Very helpful and friendly team.

  • Fabrice De Bond27 Apr 2021

    Friendly and helpful service.  Highly recommended.

  • Odas Rukoyah27 Apr 2021

    Great service and really friendly, we are very very happy!

  • Mehdi Aliyar27 Apr 2021

    Great service and excellent advice by the doctor here. He was very informative from the start to the end explaining in an easy to understand way. They are extremely patient and honest when I was choosing my frames as well. Highly recommended.

  • elisabeth o'brien27 Apr 2021

    Amazing service. Highly recommend.

  • Salem Homed27 Apr 2021

    Super convenient location on south gippy and great staff. Well kept place. I had amin as my optometrist he was fantastic!

  • Troy Duncan (Crazy Cockatoo Studios)27 Apr 2018

    Great place for repairs and a cool selection.

More for children's eyes

Frequently asked questions

At age 3, and again before starting school. The maternal and child health nurse screens children as part of their developmental checks, and a full test with an optometrist looks in more detail.

Yes, for Medicare-eligible children. For a child without Medicare, call us on 03 9702 9118 and we'll explain the fee before you book.

No. Book online or call us. If a school or nurse screening flagged something, bring the letter along.

Yes, case by case. It depends less on age than on whether your child can handle the lenses and keep them clean. Your optometrist will advise. For short-sighted children, see myopia management.

Encourage them to wear the glasses every day and praise them for it. Check the frames sit comfortably. If they still struggle, call us. The 3-month adaptation warranty covers a re-test.

Kids' glasses carry a 2-year unconditional warranty. They break it, we repair or replace it.

Book a children's eye test

Bulk billed for Medicare-eligible children. No referral needed.