Hours
Monday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Tuesday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Wednesday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Thursday 8.30am to 7pm
Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm
Saturday by appointment only
Location
Toowoomba QLD 4350
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Appointments available online or call Ph: 4638 2377
COVID-19 Update as of 30th July 2020
In line with the latest Department of Health advice, we are now able to provide routine vision and eye health examination appointments, in addition to emergency eyecare. We are maintaining stringent infection control procedures and have added further preventative measures. We ask you to stay home if you’re unwell. To learn more or to book an appointment please call 4638 2377 or Book Online
Our Story
Your Trusted Optometrist In Toowoomba
Neilson Eyecare is a locally owned and operated, full service optometry practice in Toowoomba, Queensland. Principal optometrist David Neilson has been practising optometry for over 30 years. Believing in lifelong learning, we stay at the forefront of research in to all aspects of vision. We have a particular interest in children’s vision, myopia control and patients with brain injuries. We believe in enabling everybody to “Do Your Thing”. High quality eyecare for all, not ‘production line’ care. Every patient has unique needs for their vision, we address these needs individually, and take the time to explain the options. The practice is located in a beautiful old Queenslander in Russell Street, close to the CBD with plenty of parking.
Our Mission
We aim to provide a lifetime of the best possible vision for our patients through quality, professional services as well as the latest eyecare technology and products. In doing this, we strive to create a positive experience for all who come into contact with our practice and to improve the quality of life of our professional team, our patients and our community.
Our Vision
We believe everybody should be able to “Do Your Thing”. We believe in the power of optimal vision. In a world where children are able to reach their full potential, where adults are not limited by their sight.
Our Values
- Create a warm, welcoming patient experience.
- Address our patient’s vision needs on an individual basis. Working on solutions that are specific to them.
- Implementing the most up to date technology in testing, therapy and office systems.
- Be at the forefront of latest research on all aspects of the visual system.
- To provide a work place that is engaging, stimulating & nurturing. Where individual’s effort is valued and there is a strong team spirit.
Meet the Team
Lisa Matthews
Optical Assistant
Associate Diploma Hotel & Catering Services
Certificate IV Business
Diploma of Management
1 years optical industry experience
Emsie De Kock
Vision Therapist
Trudy Seefeld
Optical Assistant
Amanda Dobson
Business Manager
Cert IV in Business – for Health Practice Management
19 years optical industry experience
David Neilson
Practice Owner/Optometrist
Member Australian College Behavioural Optometry
Master of Professional Accounting
Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
30 years optical industry experience
Abby Ussher
Optometrist
9 years optical industry experience
Vonnie
Practice Dog
5 years optical industry experience
Scott Chaffey
Optical Technician
Cert IV Optical Dispensing
25 years optical industry experience
Teresa Haigh
Optical Assistant
Liz Newbury
Optical Assistant
2 years optical industry experience
Em Eastwell
Roaming Optometrist
Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
Certificate in Practical Vision Therapy
10 years optical industry experience
Megan Neilson
Marketing Manager
CPA
6 months optical industry experience (not including 20 years of dinner conversations whilst married to David)
Katalin Kruchio
Optometrist
Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
Certificate in Practical Vision Therapy
18 years optical industry experience
Lauren Neilson
Visiting Optical Assistant
Liela Cotter
Optical Dispenser
Cert IV Optical Dispensing
10 years optical industry experience
FAQs
Neilson Eyecare’s Optometrists attend a myopia information night
On Monday night, our Optometrists, David, Abby and Kat attended an information night at Rydges in Brisbane on Myopia control. They listened to global leaders talk on the topic, and some interesting statistics were discussed such as: 1. By 2050, 50% of the worlds...
Vision v Eyesight – What is the Difference?
Vision v Eyesight Consider this for a second - why do we allow a 10 year old to cross the road and not a 5 year old? They both see the car, but the 10 year old has learned to judge distance, speed and space. This is what it is...
Weaker Eyes Caused by Wearing Glasses?
Weaker eyes caused by wearing glasses? Let’s debunk the age old question, “Will wearing glasses make my eyes weaker?” The good news is wearing glasses will not make your eyes stronger or weaker. The muscles involved in vision needs fine coordination and control rather...
Why Does My Child Struggle with Reading?
Struggle with reading? Take a moment to consider this. When we are born we have to learn many motor skills such as using our hands and fingers, walking ect. These skills we practice over time until we master the coordination. Similarly we need to develop our vision...