Surrey Hills Eyecare
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
Surrey Hills Eyecare, located in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, is your local independent optometry practice proudly serving families in Surrey Hills and surrounding suburbs. We provide comprehensive eye examinations using advanced technology, including OCT, Optos retinal imaging and corneal topography for early detection of eye disease. Our special interests include children’s vision, myopia management, behavioural optometry, and specialist contact lenses for complex prescriptions. Alongside expert care, we offer a curated range of fashion frames and lenses to suit every style and budget. At Surrey Hills Eyecare, we combine clinical excellence with personalised service to help you see and look your best.
Why we chose to be independent?
Why we chose to be independent?
At Surrey Hills Eyecare, we believe every patient deserves truly personalised care. By remaining independent, we are free to select the very best lenses, frames and technologies, guided only by what’s right for you. Independence was one of the driving forces behind creating our practice, as it allows us to stay true to our values. It means we can spend more time listening to your needs, and provide high-quality products that not only meet your visual requirements, but also reflect your lifestyle and personality.
Independence means:
- Patient-first decisions – your eye health and vision guide every recommendation.
- Freedom of choice – access to a wide range of lens and frame suppliers, tailored to your lifestyle and budget.
- Investment in technology – advanced diagnostics to detect problems earlier and manage complex conditions.
- Community connection – as a locally owned practice, we focus on building long-term relationships, not just transactions.
For us, independence is about trust, transparency and quality care, the way optometry should be.
What we love about Surrey Hills?
What we love about Surrey Hills?
We chose Surrey Hills as the home for our practice because it reflects everything we value - a warm, welcoming community with a strong local spirit. Surrey Hills is a place where people know their neighbours, support small businesses, and take pride in their beautiful tree-lined streets and village atmosphere. For us, opening in Surrey Hills means more than providing eye care, it’s about becoming part of the fabric of the community, building long-term relationships, and caring for generations of local families.
Clinical services
Practice facilities
Optometrists
Shirley Walker
I chose to study optometry as it combined my love of science and maths with the opportunity to work closely with people. More than 30 years later, I still find it rewarding to build lasting relationships with patients and their families, helping them achieve the best vision possible. I believe good eye care is never one-size-fits-all, and I have a special interest in children’s vision, dry eye, contact lenses and myopia management. Committed to lifelong learning, I’ve undertaken further training in these areas to provide the latest in clinical care. I feel privileged to serve the Surrey Hills community.
Sallyanne Smith
With over 30 years of experience as an optometrist, I remain deeply passionate about vision care. I strive to provide thorough, high-quality eye assessments, with clear communication and empathy at the heart of every patient relationship. While I enjoy all aspects of optometry, my special interests include children’s vision, behavioural optometry, vision therapy, and colour vision. I find it immensely rewarding to help patients overcome visual challenges and reach their full potential.
Clinical services
Optometrists
Shirley Walker
I chose to study optometry as it combined my love of science and maths with the opportunity to work closely with people. More than 30 years later, I still find it rewarding to build lasting relationships with patients and their families, helping them achieve the best vision possible. I believe good eye care is never one-size-fits-all, and I have a special interest in children’s vision, dry eye, contact lenses and myopia management. Committed to lifelong learning, I’ve undertaken further training in these areas to provide the latest in clinical care. I feel privileged to serve the Surrey Hills community.
Sallyanne Smith
With over 30 years of experience as an optometrist, I remain deeply passionate about vision care. I strive to provide thorough, high-quality eye assessments, with clear communication and empathy at the heart of every patient relationship. While I enjoy all aspects of optometry, my special interests include children’s vision, behavioural optometry, vision therapy, and colour vision. I find it immensely rewarding to help patients overcome visual challenges and reach their full potential.