The Eye Practice is the leading Sydney CBD optometrist. Our trusted and caring optometrists specialise in treating complex eye conditions and protecting your vision. Today’s hours are
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Call us on +61 2 9290 1899.

Meet our Sydney CBD optometrist

Quick guide

Your eye test results

Ever wondered what all those numbers on your optical prescription really mean? Our quick guide explains what your glasses prescription says about your vision.

Private health insurance

Please bring your private health insurance fund membership card with you when you visit our Sydney CBD optometrist. That way we can process your claim on the spot. We welcome members of all the major private health funds, including:

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

Our optometrist services

We offer optometrist care that’s second to none. Our expert ophthalmologists are recognised leaders in their field and our Sydney CBD optometrist clinic has the latest technology to help diagnose and treat complex conditions.

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About us

The Eye Practice is the leading optometrist in the Sydney CBD for the treatment of complex ocular conditions.

Our optometrist clinic in the Sydney CBD is fitted with the latest technology for conducting the most comprehensive eye tests. This means we can fit contact lenses more comfortably, as well as diagnose and treat keratoconus,  dry eyes and other vision disorders.

Our optometrists are recognised leaders in their field, with decades of experience. They care about your vision and will listen to your concerns in order to give you the best advice and protect your vision.

We’d love to see you at our Sydney CBD optometrist clinic. So discover The Eye Practice difference by booking your consultation today.

Location and transport

The Eye Practice is based at Suite 401, Level 4, 83 York Street, in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, above Ipoh Town on the ground floor and Great Southern Bank in the building’s foyer.

York Street runs the length of the CBD from The Rocks in the north to Town Hall and the Queen Victoria Building in the south, putting two train stations within easy walking distance: Wynyard station to the north, accessible via the York Street entrance beneath Transport House, and Town Hall station to the south – both around 400 metres away.

For those driving in, the nearest parking is the QVB Car Park, accessible directly from York Street, and Industry Beans coffee shop sits just across the road at 40 York Street for a coffee before or after an appointment.

The practice’s central location makes it an easy stop for CBD workers and visitors before or after work, or during a lunch break.

FAQs

The Eye Practice is located at Suite 401, Level 4, 83 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 – a short walk from Wynyard station. The practice is open Monday to Friday, with appointments bookable online or by calling +61 2 9290 1899.

No referral is needed to book a standard eye test with an optometrist in Australia – optometrists are primary eye care providers patients can see directly. Comprehensive eye tests at The Eye Practice are covered by Medicare, with patients receiving a rebate – however some other fees may apply. Our friendly staff will be happy to explain this to you, simply call: (02) 9290 1899.

Yes. Dr Jim Kokkinakis, a Fellow of the International Society of Contact Lens Specialists, specialises in complex and hard-to-fit contact lenses, including scleral lens fitting for patients with keratoconus and other irregular corneas.

Dr Jim Kokkinakis is the practice owner and a therapeutically endorsed optometrist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. He is a Senior Lecturer at the UNSW School of Optometry and a recognised authority on keratoconus treatment. As an independent practice with no ties to a surgical centre, The Eye Practice can give impartial advice on treatment options, including laser eye surgery assessments.

The Eye Practice takes bookings online, making it straightforward to secure a time that suits. Same-day or urgent appointments are offered (based on availability).

A comprehensive eye test at The Eye Practice covers visual acuity and refraction, screening for glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, keratoconus and cataracts, a tear film and dry eye evaluation, advanced diagnostic imaging, intraocular pressure measurement, optic nerve assessment, examination of the retina and macula, corneal evaluation, and an assessment of how well the eyes work together (binocular function).

New patient and annual appointments take around an hour, with review appointments typically shorter. Patients with private health fund extras cover are encouraged to bring their health fund card for instant on-site claiming; comprehensive eye tests also attract a Medicare rebate when performed by a registered optometrist.

Adults with no known risk factors are generally advised to have an eye test every one to two years. Annual testing is recommended for anyone who wears glasses or contact lenses, or who has diabetes or a family history of eye disease.

Yes. The practice offers dedicated dry eye assessment and treatment, including use of the OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) questionnaire to help identify and monitor symptoms.

Contact us

Address

The Eye Practice

Suite 401, Level 4
83 York Street,
Sydney, NSW 2000
Australia
Hours
Monday8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

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