Professional eye care and eyewear with friendly local service
At Bill Evans Optometrists, we pride ourselves in taking the utmost care in your vision. We have a wide selection of spectacle frames ranging from designer to budget, and only use lenses from the best optical laboratories in Australia. We want to achieve the very best eyewear solution for you, however as an independent practice we always place eye care first. Our practice is affiliated with ProVision, allowing us to keep our lens and frame prices competitive as well as having access to the excellent ProVision contact lenses.
Most consultations are bulk-billed direct to Medicare. We have the HICAPS system to claim your private health insurance benefits, so you only need pay the gap if any. We offer a full range of services to Veterans’ Affairs patients, and participate in the MASS spectacle supply scheme. Bill Evans Optometrists are also a collection point for the Lions Recycle for Sight program.
If you or your company require safety spectacles, we can supply prescription or non-prescription protective eyewear that meets the AS/NZ1337.6 standard, including certification.
History
Bill Evans Optometrists began life at its present location in Birtwill Street, Coolum Beach in July of 1996 as a branch of Davey & Tobin Optometrists. Bill Evans practised optometry on the first day of trading, and even helped to fit out the practice. Around this time Bill also practised in Maroochydore, Noosa Heads, Kawana, Currimundi and Nambour in Queensland, as well as Fremantle and Bunbury in Western Australia.
Bill became principal in 2003, commenced full-time paractise in Coolum in that year, and the practice has continued to show strong growth mirroring the Coolum Beach area ever since.
Team
Bill was born in Brisbane, but completed his education right here in Coolum where he was the Dux of Coolum State High School in 1991. He studied at QUT and graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Optometry in 1995. Bill has a professional interest in contact lenses and retinal disease. He has practised optometry on the east and west coasts of Australia and enjoys travel, surfing and spending time with friends and family.
Deanna Wray, our optical dispenser, commenced her career in the optical industry in 1976 and has been with Bill Evans Optometrists and the former Davey and Tobin Optometrists since 2000. Ever the social butterfly, Deanna loves lawn bowls and the occasional South Pacific cruise. Suzanne Evans joined the team in in 2003. Married to Bill’s brother, Suzanne is kept busy with her two sons and her Paintsticks children’s craft product she sells at the local markets. Carol Pearce has been with us since 2008. Carol enjoys the latest electronic gadgets, camping and spending time with her grandchildren.
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm. After hours by appointment.