Glenn Howell Optometrist

01/02/2026

We have appointments available this week. 🤓
Pop in and see us, book online at glennhowell.com.au, or call 5572 2185 to book a back-to-school eye test.

19/01/2026

Greta dropped by the Hamilton store for a day’s work and was more than happy to help us out by trying on a few pairs of sunnies. At 12, Glenn and Jo’s granddaughter negotiated her wages very carefully: doughnuts and hot chocolate.

She’s also quietly campaigning for a new pair of sunnies of her own and reckons one of these might just fit the bill.

Aside from looking great, these sunglasses offer excellent sun protection and can also be fitted with tinted optical lenses if you have a vision script — so you don’t have to choose between style and clear vision.

Pop in and see us in store to find a pair that’s right for you.

13/01/2026

Our Casterton store is back open today, and we’re excited to welcome Judy, our new optical assistant and receptionist! Pop in, say Hi, and let her help you with frame selection, appointments, and everything at the front desk.

05/01/2026

Happy New Year!
We’re back and feeling refreshed after the Christmas break. Our Hamilton store is now open, and Casterton will be back to business as usual from Wednesday 14 January.
Pop in and say hello, we’d love to see you. 🤓

22/12/2025

16/12/2025

Sensitive eyes, meet your new favourite mascara.

We’re proud stockists of Okkiyo PRIORITEYES Mascara, created by an Australian ophthalmologist for people who struggle with traditional mascaras. Gentle, nourishing and clinically proven to be suitable for sensitive eyes, it gives beautiful definition without irritation.

Drop into our Hamilton or Casterton practice if you’d like to check it out.

12/12/2025

Use Your Optical Extras Before They Expire

Timing is everything — just ask Pat Cummins. Make the most of your 2025 health fund benefits before they expire. Appointments are filling fast. Whether it’s prescription glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, or a style refresh, now’s the time to book.

No-gap options may be available (check your fund).

Book online or call us today on 5572 2185 to secure your spot.

08/12/2025

What a fantastic day!

Our 25th birthday celebration on Thursday was filled with friendly faces, fun on the spinning wheel, and lots of excitement choosing from our huge range of frames.

A big thank you to Rick and Paul from De Rigo Vision - Australia for joining us in-store, and to CR Labs Australia for their generous prize donations. Your support helped make our celebration a great success.

Thanks to our wonderful community — we loved celebrating with you!

03/12/2025

Tomorrow is our 25th Birthday Celebration!!
Join us on Thursday 4 December at our Hamilton store as we celebrate 25 years of caring for our community’s eyes.

Here are some behind-the-scenes pics of our preparations for the big day:
• The spinning wheel is ready to go with plenty of prizes
• Rows of frames are lined up for one-day-only discounts
• And some of our favourite sales reps have made the trip to Hamilton to join the celebrations and offer great deals throughout the day

There will also be donuts, coffee vouchers, giveaways, and promotions running on Ace Radio/Mixx FM throughout the day.

Come in, say hello, enjoy the fun, and help us celebrate 25 years. We look forward to seeing you 🤓

01/12/2025

Throwing it back to our early days, complete with bunny ears, jazz hands, and the very on-trend tiny spectacle frames of the time!

It’s been an incredible journey, and we’re so grateful to the Hamilton and Casterton communities for supporting Glenn Howell Optometrist for 25 years.

Join us this Thursday 4 December as we celebrate in-store with prizes, discounts, coffee and plenty of fun. We’d love to see you there.

24/11/2025

We’re proud to share Glenn’s acceptance speech after being awarded the 2025 Best Rural Placement Practice by the University of Melbourne’s Department of Optometry & Vision Sciences.

This award recognises our ongoing commitment to supporting students, providing hands-on learning, and helping develop the next generation of optometrists.

Thank you to the University of Melbourne for this honour, and thank you to our amazing team and students who make this work so meaningful.

24/11/2025

Lovely catch up at the Howell home this week 😊

Former team member and optometrist Chris Law popped in with his wife Amanda and their adorable twin girls. Now based in Geelong, Chris is lecturing and researching in Optometry at Deakin University.

We were also joined by Deakin student Zainab, currently on placement with us, a great chance to connect past and future clinicians.