The Eye Practice - Eye tests, contact lenses & glasses

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Welcome to The Eye Practice, an advanced optometrist where your best vision is our passion.

Advanced eye care

Advanced eye tests

Our comprehensive eye tests can detect the slightest visual abnormalities, so we can correct them and you can see better.

Keratoconus treatment

Our specialist keratoconic optometrists can stabilise and manage your complex eye condition, ensuring you retain the best possible vision.

Migraine management

We can give you relief from migraine with glasses proven to filter the light that triggers painful headaches.

Double vision correction

Our prism lenses can eliminate double vision and reduce eye strain.

Welcome to The Eye Practice, an advanced optometrist where your best vision is our passion.

Why choose The Eye Practice

Advanced testing, included as standard

Every eye examination includes OCT scanning – the equivalent of an MRI for your eyes. We also routinely check your peripheral vision, corneal thickness, and screen for visual stress. These tests detect problems that standard letter charts miss, including early glaucoma, macular disease and neurological conditions.

Therapeutically endorsed care

Our optometrists hold additional qualifications in ocular therapeutics. This means we can diagnose and treat most eye conditions in-house, saving you unnecessary referrals to GPs or specialists.

Precision contact lens fitting

We recognise that 70% of contact lens wearers eventually give up due to poor fitting. Our custom approach handles everything from standard lenses to complex cases including keratoconus, severe dry eyes, and post-surgical requirements.

Leading dry eye treatment

We operate one of the Asia Pacific region’s most advanced dry eye practices – particularly important given Australia’s harsh UV exposure, low humidity, and challenging climate conditions.

Eyewear that works for your life

Finding the perfect frame means understanding your lifestyle, work demands, and personal style. Our team invests time listening before recommending from our exclusive range of premium brands.

We actually listen

Many patients tell us it’s the first time they’ve felt properly heard. We take considerable time understanding your complete ocular and medical history, because every person’s eyes are unique.

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   Alison Brown 
 6 June 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s always a pleasure to walk into The Eye Practice and be greeted by the friendly staff. They offer a wide variety of services and are highly experienced. I would totally recommend The Eye Practice to anyone seeking optical care or advice.
  
 
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   Brian Brown 
 6 June 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. friendly, efficient and professional staff. a please doing business at The Eye Practice. Will definitely be back
  
 
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   Patty 
 31 May 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The service and care provided at the eye practice is exceptional! Jim has helped me through my keratoconus journey. He is very knowledgeable and caring. Thank you Jim, Nicole and the rest of the team you're the best.
  
 
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   Nadeen Hawli 
 22 May 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely fantastic experience at The Eye Practice! From the moment I walked in, I was treated with such care and kindness. The entire team is incredibly welcoming and professional. Jim and the team are not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also take the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. They really make you feel comfortable and valued as a patient. The thoroughness of the eye exams and the attention to detail are unmatched. I highly recommend The Eye Practice to anyone looking for top-notch eye care. Their combination of expertise and compassion is truly amazing! Thanks so much for everything you have done for me.
  
 
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   Bernadette Habkouk 
 16 April 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been coming to The Eye Practice for over 20 years. Quality service & care every time. Also their range of glasses are second to none. Highly recommend The Eye Practice to anyone wanting quality eye care.
  
 
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   Jamie Beverley 
 1 April 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. To all that are considering have Dr Jim Kokkinakis at The Eye Practice look after their optical and dry eye treatment needs, I encourage anyone to absolutely 100% book an appointment and have a consultation with Dr Jim, he is extremely knowledgeable, in fact the only professional that helped with my dry eye needs, he 100% diagnosed the issue that was contributing to my difficulties, and has completed the first round of recommended treatments, and my improvement in my optical needs has been amazing, I can not thank Dr Jim enough, and he is without question completely compassionate and professional at the same time, and anyone wanting that extra mile to get to the bottom of your optical needs, he is absolutely the Doctor to go to, and the staff in the office are always willing to help, and I won't be going anywhere else as I have found the best optical service, no doubt about it, and I travel from Newcastle to Sydney also, and it's worth every kilometer travelled to have Dr Kokkinakis treat me. Thanks Dr Jim, Nicole and all the staff at The Eye Practice, DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED 👍🏻
  
 
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   Nicole Blomkamp 
 9 February 2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Such exceptional and knowledgeable people! Had the BEST experience and learned so much. I cannot recommend this place enough 😊
  
 
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   Owen Burt 
 13 November 2023
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently booked into see Dr. Jim Kokkinakis at the Eye Practice in Sydney. A few years previously, I had loosely been given the prognosis of Keratoconus. Well, needless to say, this easily offered, blasé, comment given to me by the optometrist at a laser eye clinic, sent me into a bit of a spin. Of course, I played Dr. Google, went down the rabbit hole, and got myself well and truly into what I thought, was a state of disrepair. After some encouragement from my girlfriend, I decided to get a professional opinion on the matter. It was here I found Dr. Kokkinakis and The Eye Practice. Their great website, along with its treasure trove of information on Keratoconus, free literature, and Jim’s obviously extensive knowledge of the condition and links with the University of NSW immediately grabbed my attention. It was while reading some of the free literature and blogs that I came across a statement from Jim, stating that delivering the diagnosis was just as much about the psychology of delivering the prognosis as much as the diagnosis itself! Well, as if I needed anymore reassurance that I was going to see the right man for the job, there it was. Needless to say, I was a little apprehensive on the day. But, I needn’t have been. The whole team was welcoming from the start and Jim immediately made me feel at ease. He delivered the reassurance I needed in a relaxed but professional manor. He answered all of my questions and I even found myself enjoying the conversation on the complex intricacies of the condition. His passion and care shone through. He let my girlfriend sit in on the consultation, which helped immensely as I sometimes struggle to retain information in these settings. Keratoconus is a MASSIVELY understudied eye condition, and Dr. Jim Kokkinakis’s expertise on the matter were, and are, invaluable to me. I walked out of that consultation a new man. I now know that I do, in fact, have keratoconus. But I also now know, that it is not the death sentence I once feared. I cannot recommend Dr. Jim Kokkinakis and the Eye Practice enough. Thanks Jim, see you next time.

Dry eye test

This questionnaire helps assess and monitor dry eye disease

Your score helps in making an initial assessment of your dry eye condition. It also allows tracking of changes over time, and helps evaluate treatment effectiveness.

Private health fund insurance

Private health fund insurance can save you lots of money when you buy new frames at The Eye Practice. In fact we can process your claim on the spot, limiting your out of pocket expenses.

HCF, Medibank, Bupa, GMHBA, NIB, AHM, Australian Unity, Westfund and Teachers Union private health insurers.

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Glasses for women & men

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Designer sunglasses

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Your leading advanced optometrist in Sydney

The Eye Practice is the leading advanced optometrist in the Sydney CBD for treating and improving your vision.

Keratoconus

The Eye Practice has over 30 years of expertise in managing keratoconus, a condition which causes blurred vision and irregular astigmatism. While there is no cure, we excel in effectively managing it.

Dry eye

The number of people suffering from dry eyes has increased significantly in recent years. At The Eye Practice our expert optometrists can help you manage your dry eye issues.

Digital eyestrain

The symptoms of eye strain, also known as asthenopia, include aching, fatigued or weak feeling eyes. Treatment usually involves wearing supportive glasses, performing eye exercises or even starting dry eye therapy.

Contact lenses

Our optometrists are experts in contact lenses. We use the most advanced technology to determine the specific contact lenses that will provide you with optimal vision and comfort.

Myopia

Research has shown that certain myopia treatment strategies can delay or slow myopia. It’s good news and it also helps reduce the risk of getting an eye disease in the future.

Glasses

The lenses in our glasses are made especially for you. They are expertly focused to maximise visual acuity and paired with the perfect frames. Get the look that suits you at The Eye Practice.

Stories from our patients

Avulux helped me manage migraines better
9 May 2024

Avulux glasses have given me the reassurance that, should a migraine strike, I can manage its symptoms.
Diagnosed with keratoconus from the age of 13
4 August 2022

Living with keratoconus has its challenges, but with the right support, it is manageable.
Despite having keratoconus, I have lived life to the fullest
21 March 2022

A diagnosis of Keratoconus was not the end of the world. It simply presented a challenge.
How contact lenses helped my keratoconus
7 February 2022

Contact lenses have been a part of Helen's life for almost 50 years and she is so grateful to have them for her vision correction for keratoconus.

eBook

Myopia

A comprehensive guide on how to slow or halt your child’s short-sightedness.

Eye care news and information

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Advanced eye technology in Sydney’s CBD
28 January 2026

The Eye Practice uses world-leading diagnostic technology, from dry eye assessment to optical coherence tomography. Our Sydney CBD practice invests in cutting-edge equipment to detect eye conditions before they threaten your vision.
Eyestrain – understanding the causes and solutions
22 January 2026

Experiencing eyestrain from screens? Learn about causes from digital overuse to eye muscle imbalances, when symptoms signal serious conditions, and effective treatment options for Australian patients at The Eye Practice.

Contact us

Address

The Eye Practice

Suite 401, Level 4
83 York Street,

Sydney, NSW 2000

Australia

Hours

Monday	8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday	8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	8:30 AM - 5:00 PM