Eye care takes many forms. Some locals focus on cosmetic refreshers like eye bag removal services, while others just need a clinic that stocks frames they actually want to wear.

Still, finding a reliable optometrist in a city this size is harder than it sounds. You need glasses that match your lifestyle, budget, and vision needs perfectly.

So, we checked equipment standards, lens technologies, and frame collections across the area. Here’s our guide to the best eyewear in Brisbane, and what each practice handles best.

1. The Eyewear Shop

Website: theeyewearshop.com.au
Address: Camp Hill Marketplace, 25 Samuel St, Camp Hill
Contact: 07 3395 4105 | Fax: 07 3290 4558
Hours: Monday, Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Thursday, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Frames that suit your face shape can feel overwhelming to find when you stare at a massive retail wall. The Eyewear Shop solves this with a virtual styling process: an expert curates boutique frames and delivers them to your home for a 14-day trial. 

This setup suits busy professionals who want distinctive, non-corporate glasses but don’t have time to browse in person.

Their clinical side handles complex visual needs, including certified aviation eye examinations for commercial pilots. They also run a dedicated dry eye clinic using Intense Pulsed Light therapy, rather than just handing you standard lubricating drops. 

The catch is their online return policy, which deducts a 9.95 AUD handling fee even if you send the frames back in perfect condition. 

Still, for adults dealing with chronic eye issues who want boutique frames, they’re an excellent first stop.

Customer Reviews

I love my glasses /frames oh and the compliments!

So it took me a while… from Tweed to Camp hill ( & everything in between) to find the best frames in the state, the best customer service and the best optometrist! I’ve been coming to you religiously since I moved the GC. In 2020 you never cease to amaze me! I love my glasses /frames oh and the compliments! I have referred many a person to you and shall continue to do so.. THE EYEWEAR SHOP are simply the best! Here’s My latest! The only Problem… the stars stop at 5 you deserve many more! I can’t recommend you highly enough!

• Neralee Jeffrey | Google Reviews

What an absolute gem of eyewear shops!

What an absolute gem of eyewear shops! If you want exceptional service, a wonderful and not your average run of the mill frames and perfect follow up service, then shop at The Eyewear Shop! Obviously I cannot recommend this optical gem enough. Do yourself a favour and check it out. You will not be disappointed!

• Carolyn | Google Reviews

2. 2020 Optical

Website: 2020optical.com.au
Address: Ground Floor, 160 Queen Street
Contact: (07) 3483 2020 | 0423 765 500
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Saturday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

2020 Optical cuts custom prescription lenses in-house on their own edging equipment in the CBD. An on-site laboratory lets them control precision directly and often offer much faster turnarounds.

Their Queen Street location makes them one of the best optometrists for commuters who need quick adjustments or vintage frame retrofits. 

They use precision Zeiss diagnostic gear to measure your pupils, ensuring distortion-free vision even with tricky scripts. 

Plus, they offer private after-hours viewings complete with champagne for a completely uninterrupted styling session.

That premium privacy comes at a steep price, though: a 600 AUD upfront deposit to secure an after-hours booking.

Even so, if you work in the city and value fast, craft-led lens fittings, we definitely recommend dropping in during their normal hours instead.

Customer Reviews

They are highly professional

The team at 2020 is the best in the business. They are highly professional extremely thorough and friendly. They also have the best range of eyewear in Queensland. I also find they provide honest feedback and great recommendations.

• John Fison | Google Reviews

High quality customer service 

It’s clear that this business takes high quality customer service seriously, and I could sense the substantial amount of thought and attention to detail that has gone into every aspect of this business, resulting in an effective and smooth experience as a customer.

If you are someone seeking eyewear with some actual personality and style, lovingly curated and adapted to fit you and your life, then this is the place to go.

• Thomas Parer | Google Reviews

3. Temple Eyewear

Website: templeeyewear.com.au
Address: 166 – 168 Oxford Street, Bulimba
Contact: 07 3153 2044
Hours:

• Monday-Wednesday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Saturday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

A crowded parking lot near Oxford Street is usually enough to make anyone delay their routine vision checks. Temple Eyewear removes that friction by providing free rooftop parking right around the corner. 

They pair this convenience with longer 30- to 40-minute consultation windows, ensuring nobody feels rushed through the chair.

A friend of mine recently got their cycling glasses fitted here, taking advantage of the shop’s focus on specialised occupational eyewear. 

They also partner locally with Shamir to manufacture advanced lenses tailored to specific environments, such as high-glare sports and demanding office setups. 

The team even use a gentle iCare tonometer for pressure checks, skipping that awful blast of air.

The downside is their rigid lens partnership, so you’ll not find Zeiss or Essilor products here. 

Customer Reviews

Patient, thoughtful

I came across Temple Eyewear in Bulimba while searching for a specific brand of glasses, and I’m so glad I did.

I had been looking for over a year and nothing quite worked for my face. I was making do with a $25 pair from the chemist, as I hadn’t found anything I really wanted to settle on.

From the moment I walked in, the experience was exceptional. Marion looked after me and has an incredible eye for what suits. She was patient, thoughtful, and even arranged an overseas order to source exactly what I was after.

• Fiona Cameron | Google Reviews

All frames are from leading specialist eyewear design companies from Europe, America and Japan

I’ve bought two pairs of beautiful spec frames from Temple and confirm that the service and range of products are impressive. All frames are from leading specialist eyewear design companies from Europe, America and Japan. Rowan, Marion and Cleo are the best in the business. Go see them!

• Gary Chow | Google Reviews

4. Eyes on Edward

Website: eyesonedward.com.au
Address: 57 Edward Street
Contact: (07) 3221 3221 | [email protected]
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Saturday, 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Eyes on Edward reserves a full 45 minutes for every comprehensive check, allowing ample time for detailed retinal scanning. This approach suits patients with complex visual histories who need their optometrist to look closely at internal eye health.

They back up those long exams with advanced Japanese HOYA lenses, offering customised progressive designs that reduce digital fatigue. 

The store also stocks a rare independent frame collection, limiting certain styles to just 50 pieces worldwide to guarantee true rarity. 

If you struggle with chronic ocular dryness, they even run a dedicated clinic using Blephasteam warming goggles to unblock protective oil glands.

The main drawback is their strict promotion terms, which lock major brands out of their second-pair discount. 

Customer Reviews

Their collection of Maui Jim sunglasses was really amazing

Eyes on Edward has amazing collection of sunnies and daily eyewear’s on Edward street. Their collection of Maui Jim sun glasses were really amazing. They have an optometrist at place for eye testing. This place also does bulk billing for eye test on Medicare. The service was exceptional. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. Should give a special shoutout for Jo for going above and beyond in providing great customer service. Keep up the good work and all the best. Look forward to coming back here again.❤️

• Samridh Girish | Google Reviews

Thank you to Jo & Michael for looking after me

Thank you to Jo & Michael for looking after me. As someone with a fairly high script, getting comfortable everyday eyewear has always been the no.1 priority. I’ve previously been to many optometrists but when I found EoE in 2017, haven’t gone anywhere else.   David was great (enjoy retirement!). Michael is excellent,  explaining to me the changes in my vision and providing options for general and work related lenses. He was able to pull up my examination history and compare with previous images. Thank you to Jo for helping me fix my nose piece 

• Cora Lau | Google Reviews

5. Oki & Oro Optometrist

Website: okiandoro.com.au
Address: Shop E5-D Gasworks, 76 Skyring Terrace, Newstead
Contact: 07 3252 5442
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Thursday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Mass-market frames often look identical, no matter which corporate shop you walk into. Oki & Oro Optometrist breaks that mould by curating Brisbane’s largest catalogue of imported designer eyewear from independent artisan creators.

They blend high-fashion names like Prada with niche, small-batch brands to give you distinctive styles you won’t see on everyone else.

The shop pairs this luxury fashion focus with heavy investments in diagnostic technology, including digital retinal photography. 

Plus, fully certified optometrists working alongside dedicated optical technicians mean clinical precision and expert frame styling in one visit. 

You can even pick up handcrafted leather accessories and jewellery while you wait for your fitting.

However, the heavy focus on luxury labels means budget-conscious shoppers won’t find basic, low-cost packages here. 

Customer Reviews

Highly recommended

Such a modern design shop to house their beautiful collections of designer eyewear, sunglasses, European watch and high quality accessories. The sales associate is lovely, very accomodating, knowledgeable who makes you feel welcome to browse and admire their products. I will have my eyes examine here next month. Must come visit. Highly recommended, lots of parking for few hours.

• Maria Thomas | Google Reviews

We were blown away by the amount of time and care taken by the optometrist

Both of us have been long standing customers of Oki & Oro, five star service from the minute we walk through the door, all staff are knowledgeable, we were blown away by the amount of time and care taken by the optometrists that we have seen so far, The final outcome is knowing we have the best scripts, the most appropriate lenses and recommendations and a great range of designer eyewear to choose from. – Greg and Jen Levingston

• Greg and Jen Gmail Account | Google Reviews