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Eyewear
As an independent optometry practice, we have the freedom to source lenses and designer frames from a variety of manufacturers, giving you access to a diverse selection that suits all needs and budgets. We pride ourselves on offering great value for your money whether you’re looking for everyday glasses, prescription sunglasses, or specialty lenses, we offer a wide range of high-quality frames and lenses to suit your unique needs and preferences.
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Our Lens makers
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TOKAI OPTICAL Co., Ltd.
Passion and sense of mission poured into eyeglass lenses for 80 years.A 100-year-old company by sublimating its own technology
Tokai Optical is a globally renowned Japanese manufacturer celebrated for its ultra-thin, high-performance lenses. Their focus on neuroscientific research ensures lenses that protect eye health while delivering unparalleled clarity and comfort.
• Ultra-thin lenses: Up to 47% thinner than regular lenses—ideal for strong prescriptions. No more “bottle cap” edges!
• Lightweight design: Lenses that feel barely there, even in stylish frames.
• All-in-one progressives: Smooth transitions between reading, screens, and distance—no awkward head tilting.
• Scratch-resistant & anti-glare: Durable and clear for driving, screens, or everyday wear.
• Lightweight design: Lenses that feel barely there, even in stylish frames.
• All-in-one progressives: Smooth transitions between reading, screens, and distance—no awkward head tilting.
• Scratch-resistant & anti-glare: Durable and clear for driving, screens, or everyday wear.
iRO LENSES
Contrary to traditional belief, there is now a treatment for Colour vision deficiency
Developed by Australian optometrist Ian Rosser, iRO lenses are a groundbreaking solution for individuals with colour vision deficiencies, helping them perceive a broader spectrum of colours.
• Colour-enhancing lenses: Special filters help you distinguish reds, greens, and other hues more clearly.
• Clip-on options: Attach to your existing glasses for colour correction on the go.
• Daily Use: Perfect for you if you're struggle to tell red/green apart (e.g., traffic lights, ripe fruit, or clothing colours) or you want to enjoy sunsets, art, or hobbies that rely on colour details. • Prescription: Colour vision lenses are able to be made with your prescription for glasses or even contact lenses.
• Clip-on options: Attach to your existing glasses for colour correction on the go.
• Daily Use: Perfect for you if you're struggle to tell red/green apart (e.g., traffic lights, ripe fruit, or clothing colours) or you want to enjoy sunsets, art, or hobbies that rely on colour details. • Prescription: Colour vision lenses are able to be made with your prescription for glasses or even contact lenses.
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Frame Selection
Finding the perfect glasses isn’t just about vision—it’s about enhancing your natural features and expressing your style. Here’s a guide to selecting frames that complement your face shape, along with image ideas to visualise your ideal look!
1. Identify Your Face Shape
To determine your face shape, pull your hair back, look in a mirror, and analyse your forehead, cheekbones, and jawline.
Common face shapes include:
• Round: Soft curves, equal width and height, full cheeks, rounded chin
• Oval: Balanced proportions, slightly narrower chin, high cheekbones
• Square: Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features
• Heart: Wide forehead, narrow chin, high cheekbones
• Diamond: Narrow forehead/jaw, prominent cheekbones
• Oval: Balanced proportions, slightly narrower chin, high cheekbones
• Square: Strong jawline, broad forehead, angular features
• Heart: Wide forehead, narrow chin, high cheekbones
• Diamond: Narrow forehead/jaw, prominent cheekbones
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2. Complimenting face shapes with frame shapes
Round Faces
✔️ Recommended Frames: Angular styles like rectangular, square, or geometric frames to add definition and elongate the face.
❌ Avoid: Small or circular frames, which can exaggerate roundness.
❌ Avoid: Small or circular frames, which can exaggerate roundness.
Square Faces
✔️ Recommended Frames: Round, oval, or cat-eye frames to soften angles.
❌ Avoid: Boxy or thick square frames, which emphasise sharpness.
❌ Avoid: Boxy or thick square frames, which emphasise sharpness.
Oval Faces
✔️ Recommended Frames: Almost any style! Try bold shapes like cat-eye, oversized, or browline frames to highlight symmetry.
❌ Avoid: Frames that are too narrow or oversized, which disrupt balance.
❌ Avoid: Frames that are too narrow or oversized, which disrupt balance.
Heart-Shaped Faces
✔️ Recommended Frames: Bottom-heavy styles like aviators or oval frames to balance a narrow chin.
❌ Avoid: Top-heavy frames that widen the forehead.
❌ Avoid: Top-heavy frames that widen the forehead.
Diamond Faces
✔️ Recommended Frames: Cat-eye, oval, or rimless styles to highlight cheekbones.
❌ Avoid: Narrow or bottom-heavy frames.
❌ Avoid: Narrow or bottom-heavy frames.
3. Colour & comfort
• Skin Tone: Warm undertones (gold, tortoise) vs. cool undertones (silver, black).
• Frame Size: Ensure glasses sit just below the eyebrows and don’t extend beyond your cheeks.
• Comfort: Consider lightweight materials like titanium or acetate for all-day wear
• Frame Size: Ensure glasses sit just below the eyebrows and don’t extend beyond your cheeks.
• Comfort: Consider lightweight materials like titanium or acetate for all-day wear
While these guidelines can help you find frames, they’re not strict rules! Your personal style and comfort matter most. Don’t be afraid to break the “rules” and choose frames that make you feel confident—even if they’re “meant” for another face shape.
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.