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Optometry Services for Every Age in Glenelg, South Australia


Embark on a journey of vibrant vision with HoldfastBay Optometry. From comprehensive eye examinations to innovative myopia control, we offer a spectrum of eye care services to help keep every family member seeing clearly.

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HoldfastBay Optometry: Where Your Eyes Matter

We value the uniqueness of each individual, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of age, is embraced and celebrated. From personalised myopia control solutions to co-management of cataract and LASIK surgery, we prioritise what matters to you. Our dedication to exceptional care sets us apart as your trusted Glenelg eye care partner.

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Advanced Technology for Your Family's Vision

Our Glenelg practice employs cutting-edge technology, ensuring your eye care experience is exceptional.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans provide detailed views of your retina without discomfort, facilitating precise diagnoses. Our advanced visual field testing equipment ensures thorough assessments, particularly for conditions like glaucoma, enabling early interventions. Through biometry, we accurately measure your eye length, a crucial element for effective myopia control.

We understand that your family's vision matters and our technology ensures they receive the care they need.

Common Vision Problems We Treat in Glenelg

  • Little boy undergoing eye test in clinic
    Myopia, also known as short sightedness, is a common vision condition where distant objects appear blurry while close ones are seen clearly.
  • The girl looks at the glasses checking for dirt.
    Hyperopia is a vision condition where distant objects are seen more clearly than those close up. It occurs when the eye is too short, causing light to focus behind the retina.
  • Fatigued mature old man taking off glasses suffering from tired dry irritated eyes after long computer use
    Our dry eye treatments are designed to alleviate symptoms and address the root causes of the condition, helping to restore comfort and improve our patients' quality of life.
  • Tired exhausted stressed depressed young businesswoman student tutor teacher working at home
    Astigmatism is a refractive error caused by an irregular curvature of the eye's lens or cornea, leading to blurred or distorted vision at any distance. It often occurs with myopia or hyperopia.
  • Asian older woman wearing eyeglasses working with a laptop computer with presbyopia longsighted eyes problem and fell stessed
    Presbyopia is an age-related condition that affects near vision, making it difficult to read small print or see close objects. It typically begins in the early to mid-40s and progresses with age.
  • Sight of old woman verifying by apparatus
    Cataracts are where the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, leading to a decrease in vision. Symptoms include blurred vision, difficulty with glare, and faded colours.
  • Elderly man examined by an ophthalmologist
    Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to abnormally high pressure in the eye and can lead to vision loss if not treated.
  • Amd screening
    Macular degeneration is a progressive eye disease affecting the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for sharp vision. It's a leading cause of vision loss in older adults.
  • Doctor fitting glasses on cheerful aged male patient
    Diabetic retinopathy is a diabetes complication that affects the eyes, caused by damage to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye (retina).
  • Female eye affected by keratoconus, or conical cornea
    Keratoconus is a progressive eye disorder where the cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape, distorting vision. This can cause blurriness and light sensitivity.