Rita Thurston Optometrist

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Rita Thurston Optometrist

Contact Details

Address

3 Paxton St, Springwood QLD 4127, Australia

GPS

-27.617667447126, 153.12618880329

Telephone

07 3801 3551

Web

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Opening Hours

Monday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Tuesday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Saturday

By Appointment

Sunday

Closed

Location

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Rita Thurston Optometrist has been serving the South East Queensland community for more than 40 years. Located in Springwood, the practice is known for its personalised approach to eye care, combining behavioural optometry expertise with advanced diagnostic technology to support patients of all ages.

A Different Kind of Professional Care

Led by founder and senior optometrist Rita Thurston, the practice focuses on understanding how the eyes and brain work together to maximise visual performance and quality of life. From children’s vision development and learning-related vision concerns to adult and senior eye care, the team provides tailored solutions designed around each patient’s individual needs.

With a strong emphasis on early detection, prevention, and collaborative care, Rita Thurston Optometrist works closely with leading ophthalmologists and healthcare professionals to ensure patients receive comprehensive support for their ongoing eye health.

Why the Community Chooses Rita Thurston Optometrist

  • Full range optical service
  • Special interest in behavioural optometry and children’s vision
  • Advanced technology for early detection of eye disease
  • Collaborative approach with ophthalmologists and healthcare providers
  • Focus on both vision performance and eye health
  • Experienced team committed to caring, patient-focused service
  • Long-standing reputation within the South East Queensland community

Services Offered

  • Comprehensive eye examinations
  • Behavioural optometry assessments
  • Kid's vision assessments
  • Learning-related vision evaluations
  • Myopia management and monitoring
  • Contact lens assessments and fittings
  • Diabetic eye examinations
  • Macular degeneration assessments
  • Eye disease detection and management
  • Senior eye care services
  • Vision performance assessments
  • Referral co-management with ophthalmologists

Products Offered

  • Australian-made lenses
  • Prescription spectacles
  • Fashion frames
  • Sunglasses
  • Contact lenses
  • Safety eyewear
  • Specialty contact lenses
  • Orthokeratology lenses
  • Optical accessories and lens solutions

Practice Features

  • Advanced Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging
  • Visual field analysis technology
  • Early detection technology for glaucoma and retinal disease
  • Comprehensive retinal imaging
  • Behavioural optometry assessment tools
  • Collaborative care with ophthalmologists
  • Comfortable patient-focused consultation environment

Meet the Team

Rita Thurston

Founder & Senior Optometrist

Rita Thurston is a behavioural optometrist with more than 40 years of experience caring for families throughout South East Queensland. She has a special interest in children's vision, visual development, behavioural optometry, and helping patients achieve their best visual outcomes at every stage of life.

Tommy Cleary

Senior Optometrist

Tommy Cleary is a behavioural optometrist with more than 25 years of experience. He works closely with children, families, and seniors, providing personalised vision care and behavioural optometry services designed to support long-term visual health and performance.

Lyndall Clancy

Practice Manager

Lyndall has been the practice manager at Rita Thurston Optometrist for two years after managing other optometry practices. She is a qualified optical dispenser and is a vital part of our practice.