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Vision Camberwell Optometrists Vision Camberwell Optometrists are industry leaders in contacts, keratoconus, OrthoK & myopia control

Vision Camberwell Optometrists are industry leaders in contact lenses and offer comprehensive primary care. Committed to providing unrivalled solutions in eye care and eye wear, we have been caring for the community of Camberwell and beyond for over sixty years. Shonit provides personalized primary eye care appointments and uses the latest in digital imaging to comprehensively examine the health of your eyes. As part of his ongoing commitment to making a difference to your life through 20/20 vision, Shonit is therapeutically accredited to treat conditions such as conjunctivitis, ocular inflammation, dry eye and glaucoma. As one of few Australian optometrists awarded a Fellowship with the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control, and Fellowship Chair for the Oceania Region, Shonit has extensive experience fitting Orthokeratology (OrthoK) contact lenses for myopia control, astigmatism and hyperopia, providing clear vision for clients from 6 to 60 (and beyond), without the need for glasses or daytime contact lenses. Our practice offers a large range of spectacles and sunglasses featuring the latest collections from a wide range of designers, that will leave you spoilt for choice. Our eyewear stylist, Sharon Skerry, offers eyewear styling appointments and finds it highly rewarding when she finds the perfect eyewear to frame your face.

Most of us grew up hearing it: "Don't read in the dark, you'll ruin your eyes!"For adults, that's a myth. Reading in low...
26/08/2026

Most of us grew up hearing it: "Don't read in the dark, you'll ruin your eyes!"

For adults, that's a myth. Reading in low light causes temporary eye fatigue, not permanent structural damage. Your focusing muscles just work overtime and your blink rate drops, leading to heavy eyes or a mild headache that settles once you turn a lamp on.

There is a real catch for kids, though. Late-night reading in the dark can actually contribute to short-sightedness (myopia) in developing eyes. Dim light forces kids to hold pages closer, and without enough bright light, the retina fails to release dopamine which is believed to be an important chemical that tells the eyeball to stop elongating.

Worth noting for adults: if reading feels like hard work in bright, normal light, persistent strain usually points to an uncorrected prescription rather than the lamp.

What’s the eye myth you heard most growing up?

21/08/2026

The human eye is truly special, especially when viewed up close!

Thanks for the kind words, Emma.Returning clients are the best compliment we get, and we're glad the frame wall keeps gi...
19/08/2026

Thanks for the kind words, Emma.

Returning clients are the best compliment we get, and we're glad the frame wall keeps giving you something new to try.

14/08/2026

Are you spending more time looking at screens this winter?

Colder months mean more hours indoors, more near work, and less time outside in natural daylight. Both of those factors matter when it comes to myopia (short-sightedness) in children.

Worth watching for: sitting closer to the TV, squinting at the whiteboard, tired eyes after school, or holding devices very close.

If your child is already short-sighted, winter is a sensible time to check how their prescription is tracking.

Book a comprehensive eye examination with our team in Camberwell.

ZADITEN SUPPLY UPDATEZaditen 5 mL multidose eye drops have returned to Australian pharmacies following an extended suppl...
13/08/2026

ZADITEN SUPPLY UPDATE

Zaditen 5 mL multidose eye drops have returned to Australian pharmacies following an extended supply interruption and change in manufacturer. Demand has been high, so availability may vary between pharmacies while further shipments arrive. Please call your local pharmacy for stock information.

The preservative-free single-dose vials are currently expected to return in late 2027.

If your usual drops are unavailable, or you are unsure which allergy treatment is suitable for your eyes or contact lenses, contact us on 0398825666 or [email protected].

Here's something you might not expect from an optometry practice: most of the time, you're wearing your sunnies for glar...
12/08/2026

Here's something you might not expect from an optometry practice: most of the time, you're wearing your sunnies for glare, not UV.

And that's fine. Sunglasses make bright days more comfortable, and daylight itself is part of how your eyes are meant to work. We're built to take it in.

UV is the separate part, and it doesn't track with how bright it feels. A simple rule of thumb: if the UV is strong enough to risk sunburn, it's worth protecting your eyes too.

So it's less about having sunnies on every waking moment, and more about proper UV protection for the conditions that call for it.

If you're not sure what your current lenses do on that front, pop in and we'll talk it through.

07/08/2026

Keratoconus can be easy to miss early on. In the beginning, the shift in prescription can look a lot like ordinary astigmatism, so the signs are subtle and don't always jump out on a routine refraction.

That's where more detailed imaging comes in, and it's what we specialise in!

If keratoconus runs in your family, or your prescription keeps shifting and never quite settles, it's worth a proper look. Pop in and we'll go through it with you.

Here's something you might not expect from an optometry practice: most of the time, you're wearing your sunnies for glar...
05/08/2026

Here's something you might not expect from an optometry practice: most of the time, you're wearing your sunnies for glare, not UV.

And that's fine. Sunglasses make bright days more comfortable, and daylight itself is part of how your eyes are meant to work. We're built to take it in.

UV is the separate part, and it doesn't track with how bright it feels. A simple rule of thumb: if the UV is strong enough to risk sunburn, it's worth protecting your eyes too.
So it's less about having sunnies on every waking moment, and more about proper UV protection for the conditions that call for it. If you're not sure what your current lenses do on that front, pop in and we'll talk it through.

WIN your next pair of glasses! We're giving one lucky winner $500 towards a brand new pair of prescription glasses or su...
31/07/2026

WIN your next pair of glasses!

We're giving one lucky winner $500 towards a brand new pair of prescription glasses or sunglasses... and their nominated friend will receive $500 too!

To enter:
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Entries close 13 August 2026.

Winner announced 14 August 2026.

Open to Victorian residents aged 18+. Prize is redeemable in practice, is not transferable or exchangeable for cash, cannot be used with any other offer, and must be redeemed by 31 October 2026.

29/07/2026

It's Dry July. For optometrists, that phrase means something a bit different.

Dry eyes tend to play up in the colder months. Indoor heating dries out the air, cold wind pulls moisture off the surface of the eye, and you're left with that gritty, irritated, sometimes weirdly watery feeling that's hard to ignore.

If your eyes have felt scratchy or irritated lately, come and have a chat about what might be behind it.

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Melbourne, VIC

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 10:30am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+61398825666

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