Our Team
Bob Lindner
Optometrist
B App Sc.Optom
Millie McCorriston
Optical Assistant
About Us
Michael Hare commenced practice with Brian Job Optical in 1977, at the current Southport location and continues the tradition of an unbroken line of optometry services that dates back to the 1950s.
Prior to taking over complete control and ownership of the current Southport and Benowa practices of Visions by Brian Job Optical, Michael was the senior partner in what was for many years, Queensland’s largest privately owned optometry practice.
He and his team provide a special level of personalised optometry care that is totally focussed on providing an unsurpassed optometry experience.
State of the art equipment at both Southport and Benowa allows the provision of digital retinal and slit lamp biomicroscope photography, ocular coherence tomography (OCT), Optos wide-field retinal scanning, visual field analysis, corneal topography and pachymetry. Such a level of instrumentation allows the team of Vision Michael Hare to detect and monitor conditions such as cataract, glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Our Commitment
Gold Coast Optometrist, Eyecare Plus Southport and Benowa, are committed to:
- The achievement of clinical excellence through education and training, and to the maintenance of that excellence through experience and life-long learning.
- The integration of intellectual skills from education with innovative tools from technology to enable accurate diagnosis and optimal patient case management.
- Patient access to state-of-art technology in ophthalmic lens design and materials, and spectacle frames which are affordable as well as fashionable.
- Outstanding personal service that is comprehensive, accurate, courteous, accountable, and as punctual as we can be without rushing more complex patients.
Our Services
- Comprehensive Optometry Services Facilitating Examinations for Glaucoma, Cataract, Age Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetes and all Refractive Eye Conditions.
- Consultations Bulk Billed to Medicare
- Optos Imaging (Optomap)
- Comprehensive Contact Lens Services
- Orthokeratology
- Children’s Vision Examinations
- Vision Training
- Low Vision Examinations
- Aviation Vision Assessments (CASA certified)
- Dry Eye Assessments
- Myopia Control
- Computer Fatigue Vision Assessments
- Nursing home and Domiciliary Visits
- Drivers Licence Assessments
- Industrial Safety Assessments and Safety Spectacles
- Community Vision Screenings
- Screen Based Vision Assessments
- Ocular Coherence Tomography (OCT)
- Computerised Visual Field Analysis
- Digital Retinal and Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy Photography
- Tonometry
- Corneal Topography
- Colour Vision Investigations
- Pre and Post Operative Optometric Care for Retinal, Cataract, Corneal, Laser and Refractive Surgery Patients
- Sunglasses and Fashion Optical Frames
- Spectacle Repairs
- 1 hour Spectacle Service (Mon-Fri)
- Community Service Vision Screenings and Community Talks
- Overseas Optometry Aid
- Undergraduate Optometry Student Training Facilities
- Multilingual Staff and Translating services (Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay, Chinese dialects, Thai, Pidgin English (PNG))
- Automated technology for hearing impaired
List of eye conditions we treat:
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Address 17 Nerang Street, Southport, QLD, 4215, Australia |
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Eyewear
At Eyecare Plus we offer all of the brands you love, Plus, many more brands including:
Offers
T&C’s apply. Ask in practice for details.
No gap and low gap spectacles – all heath funds welcome!
Free contact lens trial. To learn more ask us today!
Dry and sore eyes? Make an appointment to discuss treatment options with our optometrists.
$50 Cashback* available! To learn more ask us in practice today.
Health Funds
We proudly supply members of all major health funds, including:
Medibank
HCF
NIB
BUPA
Teachers Health Fund
AHM
Australian Unity Health
GMHBA
CUA
WESTFUND
We accept all health funds – if your health fund is not listed above, contact us today and we will help you redeem your optical health fund benefits. Treat yourself with a new pair of specs with little to nil to pay!
You can also see clearly now and pay later with Afterpay or Zip! Call or visit us in practice to find out more!
Fees, charges & Medicare
Consultation fees
Medicare benefits are payable for most consultations. Some additional fees apply for services that are not yet covered by Medicare. Our staff will be pleased to explain these fees.
Veterans Affairs
Spectacles and contact lenses are provided at no cost for patients covered by Veterans Affairs. Our staff will be pleased to advise you on your entitlement.
Spectacles for the Disadvantaged
Often there are people with a need for spectacles but who are not able to afford the cost, or part of it. Some state governments provide limited assistance for people in need. Please talk to our staff and they will be pleased to explain the eligibility requirements and how to make an application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Gold Coast Optometrist, Eyecare Plus Southport, is located next to a medical centre on Nerang Street. It is a short 5-minute walk to the nearest beach at Broadwater Parklands. At our practice, there are many surrounding facilities and shops including the Australia Fair Shopping Centre, Australia Fair Metro and the Queensland Southport TAFE Campus. Located just 7 minutes away is the iconic Seaworld theme park.
The Southport light rail is 5 minutes away by foot. There is limited parking on Nerang Street of 30 minutes maximum. Right next door is a multi-storey secure Wilson Parking on Scarborough Street. Alternatively, Cloyne Road Carpark offers $6 per day for outdoor parking that is 4 minutes away.
Checkup Plus™ is more than just an eye test. Our optometrists take the time needed to give you a thorough eye examination. Following your Checkup Plus™ we will carefully explain the results and discuss our recommendations regarding any preventative or remedial care required.
Medicare benefits are payable for most consultations. Some additional fees apply for services that are not yet covered by Medicare. Our staff will be pleased to explain these fees.
1 in 5 Australian children have vision problems. We provide specialised eye tests to make sure that any vision problems are detected and any learning difficulties related to vision are corrected.
Spectacles and contact lenses are provided at no cost for patients covered by Veterans Affairs. Our staff will be pleased to advise you on your entitlement.
Often there are people with a need for spectacles but who are not able to afford the cost, or part of it. Some state governments provide limited assistance for people in need. Please talk to our staff and they will be pleased to explain the eligibility requirements and how to make an application.