Docklands Eyecare
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
Docklands Eyecare is an independent optometry practice located at 840 Bourke Street, Docklands. Established in Docklands in 2014, our experienced optometrists provide comprehensive eye examinations, dry eye assessment and treatment, contact lenses, myopia management, orthokeratology and ongoing eye-health care for adults and children.
Why we chose to be independent?
Why we chose to be independent?
We are proud to be an independent practice so that we can offer high quality goods and services, supply quality frames and lenses, and grow a professional eye health practice that delivers exceptional eyecare. It also allows us to offer long appointment times so that we can spend quality time caring for our patients.
What we love about Docklands?
What we love about Docklands?
Docklands is a growing cultural hub with a diverse mix of people - local residents, office workers, tradesmen and international travellers. We have been a part of the Docklands community for 10 years and enjoy the relationships we have built as we provide exceptional eyecare to all.
Clinical services
Practice facilities
Optometrists
Sue Callahan
Sue is our principal optometrist and owner of Docklands Eyecare, and very proud of the community-based eyecare practice she established 10 years ago. She has over 30 years of experience in Optometry especially in the area of laser vision correction, dry eye and contact lenses. For a number of years she managed a laser vision centre in Canada as well as worked with one of Melbourne’s renowned laser surgeons. Her interests include contact lenses, dry eye and ocular disease.
Sophie Holmberg
Sophie completed her post-graduate Doctor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2016. She has a passion for all areas of optometry, and has particular interests in emergency eyecare, diabetic eye disease and dry eye disease. Since graduating, she spent time working in rural Victoria before deciding to travel all over Australia for work, gaining experience in many different areas of optometry. She loves helping patients find the perfect solution for their personal visual requirements. Outside of optometry, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and planning her next holiday.
Rachel Chipere
Rachel graduated high school as the Dux of the College. She began her journey in optometry with a double degree in Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science) and a Masters in Optometry from Flinders University in South Australia.
Rachel has worked in rural independent optometry in South Gippsland for the past 8 years as principal optometrist and co-owner. Rachel enjoys practising in an independent optometry setting as it allows the opportunity to provide personalised, patient-centered care.
Throughout her career, Rachel has amassed extensive experience in general optometry. She co-manages complex ocular disease cases with local ophthalmologists and performs thorough children’s vision assessments.
Rachel’s skills extend to fitting advanced contact lenses, including those for keratoconic patients and post-corneal graft contact lens fittings. She completed the Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses through the Australian College of Optometry (ACO-CACL).
When she’s not practising optometry, Rachel loves trying new restaurants, going to the gym and spending time with her husband and kids.
Giving back
Our practice has developed a strong community presence with involvement in the local chamber of commerce, and strong relationships with the GP's, Chemist and local traders.
Clinical services
Optometrists
Sue Callahan
Sue is our principal optometrist and owner of Docklands Eyecare, and very proud of the community-based eyecare practice she established 10 years ago. She has over 30 years of experience in Optometry especially in the area of laser vision correction, dry eye and contact lenses. For a number of years she managed a laser vision centre in Canada as well as worked with one of Melbourne’s renowned laser surgeons. Her interests include contact lenses, dry eye and ocular disease.
Sophie Holmberg
Sophie completed her post-graduate Doctor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2016. She has a passion for all areas of optometry, and has particular interests in emergency eyecare, diabetic eye disease and dry eye disease. Since graduating, she spent time working in rural Victoria before deciding to travel all over Australia for work, gaining experience in many different areas of optometry. She loves helping patients find the perfect solution for their personal visual requirements. Outside of optometry, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and planning her next holiday.
Rachel Chipere
Rachel graduated high school as the Dux of the College. She began her journey in optometry with a double degree in Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science) and a Masters in Optometry from Flinders University in South Australia.
Rachel has worked in rural independent optometry in South Gippsland for the past 8 years as principal optometrist and co-owner. Rachel enjoys practising in an independent optometry setting as it allows the opportunity to provide personalised, patient-centered care.
Throughout her career, Rachel has amassed extensive experience in general optometry. She co-manages complex ocular disease cases with local ophthalmologists and performs thorough children’s vision assessments.
Rachel’s skills extend to fitting advanced contact lenses, including those for keratoconic patients and post-corneal graft contact lens fittings. She completed the Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses through the Australian College of Optometry (ACO-CACL).
When she’s not practising optometry, Rachel loves trying new restaurants, going to the gym and spending time with her husband and kids.
Giving back
Our practice has developed a strong community presence with involvement in the local chamber of commerce, and strong relationships with the GP's, Chemist and local traders.