Canterbury Eyecare
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
At Canterbury Eyecare, our experienced team will make sure you are well looked after. We have invested in the latest technologies available in Optometry equipment and offer a wide range of quality designer eyewear that gives you plenty of choice when selecting your pair. Personalised care is central to what we do, and have been doing since opening on Maling Rd in 1996.
Why we chose to be independent?
Why we chose to be independent?
Freedom of choice! This freedom allows us to offer you the highest level of eye care and that is our number one goal.
What we love about Canterbury?
What we love about Canterbury?
Our Optometrist Chris grew up in the local area and he has a strong connection with the location and its people. Genevieve has also lived locally for many years. Walking down the street in Maling Road, we recognise and talk to many familiar faces as most of our patients live in the local area or have been recommended by family or friends.
Clinical services
Practice facilities
Optometrists
Chris Katopodis
Chris established Canterbury Eyecare with his wife Athena in 1996 and has almost 30 years of optometry experience. Chris has a special interest in eye diseases and offers full-scope optometry services, including ocular therapeutics and the prescription of contact lenses. Chris is also passionate about helping those without access to quality eye health services, being a volunteer participant in the Sumba Eye Program.
Genevieve Hastings
With over 25 years of experience, Genevieve worked in private practices in Melbourne, Western Australia and regional Victoria before opening her own practice in Prahran in 2001. She then joined the Canterbury Eyecare team in 2006 and became a partner in 2010. She has a particular interest in children’s vision and ocular disease, and prides herself on taking time with each patient; listening carefully to their needs, providing a thorough examination and offering tailored advice.
Laura Carson
Laura has been a practicing optometrist since 2015, after completing her Undergraduate and Clinical Masters degrees at Deakin University. Laura offers a full scope of optometry services and has a particular interest in dry eye and ocular surface disease, as well as myopia management and orthokeratology for children, having completed further study for this at Melbourne University in 2017. She has previously worked in an ophthalmology clinic and at a private practice in Melbourne.
Giving back
On a global scale, Chris has been part of the volunteer Sumba Eye Program for many years, flying abroad to provides eye care to those in need who otherwise do not have access to eye care services on this remote island of Indonesia. Locally, we support many of the local schools with their fundraising activities as well as many of the local businesses where possible by shopping locally.
Clinical services
Optometrists
Chris Katopodis
Chris established Canterbury Eyecare with his wife Athena in 1996 and has almost 30 years of optometry experience. Chris has a special interest in eye diseases and offers full-scope optometry services, including ocular therapeutics and the prescription of contact lenses. Chris is also passionate about helping those without access to quality eye health services, being a volunteer participant in the Sumba Eye Program.
Genevieve Hastings
With over 25 years of experience, Genevieve worked in private practices in Melbourne, Western Australia and regional Victoria before opening her own practice in Prahran in 2001. She then joined the Canterbury Eyecare team in 2006 and became a partner in 2010. She has a particular interest in children’s vision and ocular disease, and prides herself on taking time with each patient; listening carefully to their needs, providing a thorough examination and offering tailored advice.
Laura Carson
Laura has been a practicing optometrist since 2015, after completing her Undergraduate and Clinical Masters degrees at Deakin University. Laura offers a full scope of optometry services and has a particular interest in dry eye and ocular surface disease, as well as myopia management and orthokeratology for children, having completed further study for this at Melbourne University in 2017. She has previously worked in an ophthalmology clinic and at a private practice in Melbourne.
Giving back
On a global scale, Chris has been part of the volunteer Sumba Eye Program for many years, flying abroad to provides eye care to those in need who otherwise do not have access to eye care services on this remote island of Indonesia. Locally, we support many of the local schools with their fundraising activities as well as many of the local businesses where possible by shopping locally.