J & J Optical in East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia | Optometrist

J & J Optical

Locality: East Maitland, New South Wales, Australia

Phone: +61 2 4933 0055

Address: 1A/17 Mitchell Drive 2323 East Maitland, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.jjoptical.com.au

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25.01.2022 John & Jason speaking with British frame designer William Morris during ODMA optical trade fair in Brisbane last weekend.

25.01.2022 2019 OPTICAL REBATES EXPIRE on Dec 31 for most Health Fund Members! Now is a great time to try a new look, get a spare pair, or update your prescription sunglasses for summer. If you are due for an eye test or would like to check your prescription call us on 4933 00 55 to make an appointment with Jason or Georgia.

25.01.2022 J & J Optical has a new website! To view frame styles, check out our latest offers, or learn about eyes go to www.jjoptical.com.au. If there is anything you would like to see on our site, or you have a question about eyes or anything optometry feel free to message us here, or email [email protected].

24.01.2022 Thanks to Andrea Windley Photography for taking professional practice photos for us recently including the three in this post. We will be using them to refresh our practice website in the near future. Pictured is a fantastic new piece of equipment in our store called an OCT (Optical Coherence Tomographer). This amazing technology enables us to scan the deepest layers of the eyes retina to accurately monitor and diagnose eye diseases such as macula degeneration and glaucoma.

24.01.2022 Dont forget to use your annual health fund optical rebate before it expires on Dec 31st! Check out our no-gap range and treat yourself to a spare pair or a different style.

23.01.2022 Our website has a new look! Visit us at www.jjoptical.com.au for information about the practice, eye health, and to browse our frames online. Thanks to Jasons wife Georgia at Trek Web Design for the makeover (www.trekwebdesign.com.au)

22.01.2022 Would you sometimes prefer not to wear glasses? If you need glasses to read (or for both reading and distance) then multifocal contact lenses might be an option for you. Until April 30th J& J Optical is offering free trials of multifocal contact lenses. Just give us a call on 49330055 to arrange a time to see Jason. ... Why try them? Contact lens designs are improving all the time. More and more people are now able to wear them and achieve clear and comfortable vision without glasses. Contact lenses give you the freedom of not having to wear glasses all the time some people choose to just wear them in social situations, or for sport, others find they prefer contacts to glasses. What does the free trial involve? Jason will put the contact lenses in your eyes so you can walk around and try them out. You can either wear them in store or wear them out and about for a few hours before returning so he can remove them. If you have not had a recent eye examination it is likely that Jason will first need to do some tests to check that your eyes are healthy (to ensure it is safe for you to have contact lenses in your eyes), and to determine the approximate lens power to use in your trial. Such an examination can usually be billed to Medicare. If you love the lenses further testing is required to determine the best lens fit and strength for you, and to teach you how to put the lenses in and care for them. Professional fees apply to these subsequent visits but Jason will talk you through any further costs when you see us for the free trial.

22.01.2022 John and Jason are attending the premier biannual industry trade fair ODMA in Brisbane this Friday 5th and Saturday 6th July. As a result our store will be closed this Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. ODMA showcases the latest trends and fashions in eye wear, and the most recent technological advances in equipment for detecting eye disease. We hope to incorporate some of what we see into our practice over the coming months. Jason will also be attending conferences to meet the continuing education requirements of his qualifications in Optometry and Ocular Therapeutics.

21.01.2022 Our updated practice hours from June 1st are: Monday to Friday 9-5 Saturdays by appointment only

21.01.2022 Merry Christmas from J & J Optical Many thanks to everyone who has come in to see us this year. We have had lots of people referred to us by family and friends in the last few years and we really appreciate it. We wish you all a really happy Christmas and New Year. J&J Optical will be closed from Christmas day until Sunday 29th December. We will be back trading as normal from Monday 30th December aside from the New Years day public holiday.... John and Jason

20.01.2022 J & J Optical will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 7th July and also closed on Saturday 8th July while John and Jason attend the ODMA biannual optical trade fair and conference. Our store will reopen on Monday 10th July at 9am.

19.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE In line with department of health guidelines we are now only open for urgent concerns such as loss of vision, broken/lost glasses and for the collection of existing glasses and contact lens orders. For other enquiries please phone us on 4933 0055. Any changes in the coming days to our trading hours for urgent needs and collections will be updated promptly on Facebook and our website.

19.01.2022 Did you know that, like your skin, the inside and outside of your eyes can develop sun spots like freckles and melanoma? Pictured below is an example of a choroidal naevus, or freckle, in the back of the eye. The naevus is the darkish speckled patch seen in the bottom left corner of the photo. Luckily this spot was benign. After detection on routine examination Jason photographs such spots so they can be closely monitored for any suspicious changes. Protect your eyes by wearing a quality pair of sunglasses to prevent UV damage and book an eye health check with your optometrist every few years.

18.01.2022 Jason and his wife Georgia welcomed their third son, Denzel, on October 18. He is settling in well and getting plenty of cuddles from his proud big brothers.

18.01.2022 Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses are now available in a wider range of tints including Sapphire and Amber. Here Brooke wears Transitions lenses in Brown. Experience the perfect amount of tint, even when youre standing in indirect light

18.01.2022 Best Christmas wishes to you from John and Jason and their families! J&J Optical will close for the holidays at 5.30pm on 24th December and reopen on Tuesday 30th December at 9am.

17.01.2022 Only 13 days until Christmas! J & J Optical will be closing for the holidays from Christmas day until Wednesday 2nd January. We have appointments available next week for those looking to use their health fund rebates before they expire on Dec 31st - to book in give us a call on 49330055. Thank you for you support again this year and we wish you all the best for happy holidays! ... John, Jason & their families.

13.01.2022 At J & J Optical we have just expanded our range of designer frames to include the brands Rayban & Oakley. Rayban offers its classically cool designs as well as more quirky on-trend pieces in both sunglass and optical. Oakley frames come in a range of masculine, sporty styles. We can make most sunglasses styles to your custom prescription. When you are after a new pair of sunnies, come in and see us!

12.01.2022 Happy Easter from J & J Optical. We will be closed from Good Friday until Easter Monday. Hope you have a fun and safe holiday. John and Jason

12.01.2022 COVID-19 (Coronovirus) Update for J & J Optical As of March 23 are open as usual and will continue to remain open unless directed to close by the Commonwealth or State government. We have additional hygiene measures in place including wearing of surgical masks during examinations, increased disinfection of surfaces and minimisation of waiting times.... If you feel unwell; have a runny nose, cough, sore throat or fever; or have been in contact with anyone suspected or confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 do not attend our practice for any reason if you have a booked appointment or need to collect glasses please call us on 4933 0055 for further advice.

12.01.2022 Happy Christmas everyone! 2016 Holiday Hours: J&J Optical will be trading as normal until 12 noon on Christmas Eve. We are then closing for holidays until Tuesday 3rd January. To collect glasses/contact lenses or use your 2016 health fund optical rebate be sure to come and visit us by Dec 24th! Merry Christmas and happy holidays from John and Jason.

11.01.2022 School is now well and truly back! Have your kids ever had their eyes tested? Uncorrected vision problems are common in children and can prevent kids reaching their potential at school. We recommend that kids have their eye tested prior to starting school and then every 3 years (more frequently if there is a history of vision problems, and earlier than school age if there are any concerns). Jason is a behavioural optometrist which means he is able to test for problems wi...th the visual system involving visual processing, eye movement control, & spatial awareness (for most kids a routine eye examination is all that is required). If your child does need glasses we have a fantastic range for babies and kids of all ages.

11.01.2022 This week we will be open for urgent appointments and glasses collections Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (closed Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). As of next week (6 April) we will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-4 only. Please read the guidelines on our website before coming to the practice. https://www.jjoptical.com.au/covid-19-coronovirus-practice/

10.01.2022 Merry Christmas from J & J Optical! We will be closed for the public holidays as well as Saturday 26th Dec and Saturday 2nd Jan but otherwise trading as normal. Dont forget to come in and see us before your health fund rebates expire on Dec 31st! Phone 49330055 for appointments.

07.01.2022 Happy Easter everyone! We close at 5pm today and will reopen at 9am on Tuesday. Hope you all have a great Easter break, John and Jason.

06.01.2022 Attention health fund members! Most health funds have an allowance for optical benefits that is renewed at the start of each year. If you have not claimed yet this year you have just two weeks left to do so. Even if your vision hasnt changed it is worth considering a spare pair or an updated pair of prescription sunglasses.

06.01.2022 There are only 26 working days to get your eyes examined at J&J Optical before 2017 optical health fund rebates expire. If you would like to use your health fund to claim a new pair of glasses or prescription sunnies this year now is the time to call us for an appointment: 4933 0055.

05.01.2022 Time for a new look? From casual wear to driving glasses to something corporate - John and Jason can help you select from a huge range of options and find what suits you best.

04.01.2022 Updating our frame ranges (and eating lollies) at ODMA, Sydney Convention Centre, today.

02.01.2022 Do you love wearing glasses that are a bit different? New in store this week is the latest frame range by Jono Hennessy Sceats. Jono Hennessy frames are superior quality designs that feature vibrant colours and unique patterns that stand out from the every day. J & J Optical are the only stockists of Jono Hennessy in the greater Maitland area.

02.01.2022 Best Christmas wishes from Jason & John at J&J Optical. We will be closing for the Christmas break at 12 noon on Saturday 23rd December and reopen on Tuesday 2nd Jan. If you would like to claim your health fund optical benefit in 2017 be sure to come in and see us asap. Have a happy new year and many thanks to you all for your continued support in 2017!

01.01.2022 We are open again for general eye examinations and routine business with slightly reduced hours. Our opening times for the next few weeks will be: Monday 9-4.30 Tuesday 9-4.30 Thursday 9-4.30... Friday 9-4.30 As only 8 customers are permitted in our store at any one time please avoid bringing family or friends with you to the store unless necessary. If you have any symptoms of illness, however slight, please do not come into the practice.

01.01.2022 Health Fund Members: dont forget to use your health fund entitlement at J & J Optical before December 31st. No out of pocket expense with our NO GAP range of glasses. Phone us on 4933 0055 for more information or to arrange an eye examination with Jason.

01.01.2022 Our website has just been updated with a new look! Visit us at https://jjoptical.com.au Thanks to our part time optometrist Georgia, also web developer and owner of Trek Web Design for working on the site. Also thanks to Andrea Windley Photography for the new images

01.01.2022 Introducing Optometrist Penny Tan, who will be working with us at J&J Optical every second Thursday. Penny is a friendly and experienced optometrist, and qualified to prescribe ophthalmic medicines. Penny is originally from Sydney, and has lived and worked in the Newcastle area for the past 8 years. We look forward to having her on our team.