About us

Our goal is to deliver holistic, unrushed eye healthcare and to provide families with affordable frames & lens options without compromising on quality.
Established in 1987 in Brisbane, Southside Eyewear Optometrist is an Australian owned and operated optometry practice. With our advanced eye care technologies we provide comprehensive eye care for all ages and conditions such as Macula Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Dry eyes and many more. With a strong focus on personalised and holistic eye healthcare, we are also recognised experts in Pediatric Myopia Control and Colour Blindness assessments.
Book a bulk billed eye test today!

Our Vision Care Professionals

Michael, Manager
Senior Optician, Leading Frame Repair Technician💬 English
Michael, an Indigenous local, brings decades of lens optics and frame styling experience to Southside Eyewear Optometrist. His tailored and thoughtful approach to dispensing allows patients to receive precise lens options whilst also balancing their clinical needs with budget considerations. Michael's expertise in frame repairs and adjustments ensures that patients' frames are durable and fit perfectly, providing optimal comfort and lasting quality. Known for his warm and approachable demeanour - and also array of stylish glasses themed shirts! - Michael provides personalised eyecare making sure every patient leaves with the perfect pair of glasses. He also stays updated with the latest advancements in eyewear technology ensuring patients receive the highest quality care. His dedication to excellence and community roots makes him a trusted and respected figure in the Brisbane optometry scene. When he's not at the practice, he loves fishing, kayaking, and camping, often spending weekends exploring the outdoors or attending to his garden. Michael is also a big fan of sci-fi movies and TV shows and enjoys unwinding with a good film. Additionally he's a passionate foodie, always on the lookout for new culinary experiences and recipes to try.
Aaron, Optometrist
MOptom, BVisSc, Licensed in Ocular Therapeutics, iRo Colour Vision Certified💬 English & Vietnamese
Born in Brisbane, Aaron's lifelong fascination with glasses began in childhood. Wearing them from a young age, he was always curious by how two simple lenses could transform people's view of the world and so in Year 10 decided to pursue optometry. He graduated from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Vision Science and a Master in Optometry with also a license in ocular therapeutics. Additionally, Aaron was elected as Media Executive within the Queensland Optometry Student Society (QOSS), overseeing and designing merchandising, create media graphics, branding initiatives etc. During his studies, Aaron worked part-time as an optical dispenser and frame stylist at both small independent and large multinational practices which gave him valuable experience in helping a variety of different patient demographics. Within optometry he has a keen interest in paediatrics as he finds helping young patients achieve and maintain healthy vision the most rewarding aspect of his work. Outside of work, Aaron enjoys a balance of creative and active hobbies; he loves creating artworks, folding intricate origami designs, graphic design and also being active in the gym and bouldering. Aaron is also an avid supporter of the NRL Melbourne Storms (despite his Queensland roots!) and enjoys watching their dominancy in past decades.
Give the Gift of Sight – Donate Your Old Glasses today!
  • Your unused glasses can help change lives! Partnering with Lions Recycle for Sight Australia, we’re collecting pre-loved spectacles to distribute to those in need around the world. Whether they're prescription glasses, reading glasses, or sunglasses, every pair counts!

  • Give your old glasses a second life and help someone see the world clearly.

  • Here’s why your donation matters:
  • Transform Lives Globally: Already close to 19 million pair of spectacles refurbished by the Lions Recycle for Sight Programme in Australia.
  • Reach the Unreachable: Rural populations often have limited healthcare access, leading to undiagnosed and untreated vision problems. Regular eye tests can uncover these issues and ensure proper treatment.
  • Support a Trusted Program: This initiative is part of the Lions Clubs International Worldwide Eyeglass Recycling Program, headquartered in Queensland and operating across Australia and overseas.
Learn more
Acknowledgement of Country
In the spirit of reconciliation Southside Eyewear Optometrist acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.