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Welcome to Virginia Henry Optometrists

When it comes to taking care of your vision, Virginia Henry has been serving the people of Townsville and North Queensland for over 35 years.

Now in her own practice located in Eyre St, North Ward, and together with Lesley Tarlowski and Tanya Brandon, Virginia Henry Optometrists can offer you the benefits of over 80 years combined experience. Her practice is located close to the city, where Virginia practised for many years. "It is great to have parking at the door and to be conveniently situated within walking distance from the ferry terminal"

Virginia Henry Optometrists offers mainstream optometry as well as contact lenses, dry eye, behavioural optometry, colour vision assessments, sports vision, and prescription safety eyewear.

If you require spectacles, the friendly and helpful staff can assist in choosing the right frame for your needs from a range of designer and everyday eyewear.

Meet Our Team

Located in Eyre St, North Ward, Virginia Henry Optometrists offers over 80 years of combined experience. We're proud to be conveniently located with parking at the door and within walking distance from the ferry terminal.

Virginia Henry

Virginia Henry

Optometrist, Fellow ACBO

Virginia is a Fellow of The Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry with over 35 years of experience. She has a special interest in Behavioural Optometry, which is particularly useful for children with vision-related learning difficulties, sports vision, and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.

Lesley Tarlowski

Lesley Tarlowski

Optical Dispenser

Lesley has over 20 years of experience in the optical industry and is a fully qualified Optical Dispenser.

Tanya Brandon

Tanya Brandon

Optical Assistant

Tanya is our dedicated optical assistant, also with over 25 years of experience within the optometry industry.

Our Services

Eye Examinations

Eye Examinations

Regular eye examinations should form an important part of your health care regime. We test your vision, the health of your eyes, and look for ocular signs of general health problems.

Using state-of-the-art instruments including retinal imaging, we provide early detection of eye diseases such as glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration.

Behavioural Optometry

Behavioural Optometry

Vision therapy and behavioural optometry services for children with learning difficulties, sports vision enhancement, and rehabilitation following brain injury.

We offer comprehensive vision assessments that go beyond standard eye charts to evaluate visual skills essential for learning and daily activities.

Contact Lenses

Contact Lenses

Expert contact lens fitting and ongoing care for all types of contact lenses, from daily disposables to specialized lenses for astigmatism and presbyopia.

Retinal Imaging

Retinal Imaging

Advanced digital retinal imaging allows us to capture detailed images of the back of your eye, helping detect and monitor eye diseases early.

Visual Field Testing

Visual Field Testing

Comprehensive visual field testing to map your entire scope of vision, including central and peripheral vision, essential for detecting conditions like glaucoma.

Dry Eye Treatment

Dry Eye Treatment

Specialized treatment for dry eye syndrome using the E-Eye IPL system, providing long-lasting relief for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.

Eye Conditions

We provide comprehensive care for a wide range of eye conditions:

Myopia (Short-sightedness)

Difficulty seeing distant objects clearly

Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)

Difficulty focusing on close objects

Astigmatism

Blurred vision caused by irregular corneal shape

Presbyopia

Age-related difficulty reading small print

Cataracts

Clouding of the eye's natural lens

Glaucoma

Optic nerve damage from increased eye pressure

Macular Degeneration

Age-related central vision loss

Conjunctivitis

Inflammation of the conjunctiva

Dry Eyes

Insufficient tear production or poor-quality tears

Diabetic Eye Disease

Diabetes-related vision complications

Pterygium

Growth of tissue on the white of the eye

Floaters

Small spots or strings in your vision

Our Products

Spectacle Lenses

High-quality prescription lenses with options for:

  • Single vision
  • Bifocals
  • Progressives
  • Anti-reflective coatings
  • Blue light protection
  • Transitions lenses

Contact Lenses

Comprehensive range of contact lenses:

  • Daily disposables
  • Monthly lenses
  • Toric (for astigmatism)
  • Multifocal
  • Colored lenses

Accessories

Complete your eyewear with:

  • Lens cleaning solutions
  • Cases and pouches
  • Chains and cords
  • Repair kits

Contact Us

Visit Us

Address Shop 13A / 39
Cnr Eyre and Gregory Streets
North Ward, QLD 4812
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Get in Touch

Phone 07 4724 1700
Fax 07 4724 1744

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday Closed

*Closed on public holidays