Optikus Optometrists

Optikus Optometrists Your local, family owned Optometrist in Sippy Downs. For all you EyeCare and EyeWear needs. She has also practiced in Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Albury NSW.

Welcome to the practice, your family’s eye care and eye wear destination. Optikus has been providing comprehensive eye examinations and great service to locals on the Sunshine Coast for over 10 years. Our vision is for every person to leave our practice with the knowledge their eye health is important, and we value each and everyone that walks through the door. Optometrist
Zahn Kidson, our qualified Optometrist originally studied at the Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1990. Zahn and her family moved to the Sunshine Coast in 2009, taking ownership of Optikus and have settled into the community offering a wide range of experience and knowledge. Zahn is also a qualified behavioural optometrist, passionate about children’s eye health and patients vision in general

She will carry out a comprehensive eye exam during your visit and suggest the most suitable solutions to assist you in obtaining a great level of vision and eye health. She has fostered some great working relationships with the Ophthalmologists on the Coast, and is confident is co-managing any issues where required.

13/03/2026

⚠️ Most people with glaucoma don’t realise they have it.

Vision loss from Glaucoma often starts silently — with no symptoms until damage has already occurred.

👁️ Your risk is higher if you:
• Are over 40
• Have a family history of glaucoma
• Have elevated eye pressure
• Have diabetes
• Use steroid medication long-term

⚠️ Family history significantly increases risk.
Yet many people only get tested after vision changes appear.

🩺 Early detection allows treatment to slow damage before vision is lost.

💚 This World Glaucoma Week, take a proactive step and book a comprehensive eye examination.

📍 Shop 3/1 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs QLD 4556, Australia
📞 0 7 5456 4300
🌐 www.optikus.com.au


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12/03/2026

👁️ Glaucoma often starts with your peripheral vision!
Because central vision stays clear in the early stages, many people don’t realise their visual field is narrowing. ⚠️

Peripheral vision is essential for:
🚗 Driving safely
🚶 Walking confidently
🏡 Maintaining independence

A comprehensive glaucoma assessment includes visual field testing to detect changes you cannot feel or see yourself. 🩺

❌ Don’t rely on symptoms — early detection protects your sight! ✨

📍 Shop 3/1 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs QLD 4556, Australia
📞 0 7 5456 4300
🌐 www.optikus.com.au
📧 info@optikus.com.au
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11/03/2026

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight.”

It usually develops without pain, redness or obvious warning signs. Many people don’t realise they have it until significant vision loss has already occurred.

Because glaucoma damages the optic nerve gradually, regular comprehensive eye examinations are essential — especially over the age of 40. Early detection allows treatment to slow progression and protect long-term vision.

During Glaucoma Week, prioritise your eye health.

📍 Optikus Optometry
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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01/03/2026

Look at the grid.

Cover one eye. Focus on the centre dot.

Do any of the lines look wavy, blurred or missing?

This simple tool is called an Amsler Grid — and it can help detect changes in central vision that may indicate macular disease.

If you notice sudden distortion, dark patches or missing areas in your vision, seek assessment urgently. Wet AMD can progress quickly, and early treatment is critical.

Do not wait for vision to worsen.

If you’re over 50, have a family history of AMD, or have noticed recent visual changes, book a comprehensive eye examination.

Your central vision is too important to ignore.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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27/02/2026

There are two types of Age-Related Macular Degeneration — and understanding the difference matters.

Dry AMD
• Develops gradually
• Caused by thinning and ageing of the macula
• May progress slowly over years

Wet AMD
• Less common but more serious
• Caused by abnormal blood vessel growth
• Can lead to sudden distortion or rapid vision loss
• Requires urgent treatment

The good news?
Modern retinal imaging allows us to detect and monitor changes early.

At Optikus Optometry, we use advanced OCT , an advanced non-invasive imaging test to assess the health of your macula in detail — often identifying changes before you notice symptoms.

During National AMD Week, take a moment to prioritise your retinal health.

Clear vision starts with early detection.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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26/02/2026

Is this what your vision looks like?

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects the macula — the part of your retina responsible for clear, central vision. It can make faces blur, words distort and everyday tasks more difficult.

The challenging part?
Early AMD often has little to no noticeable symptoms.

That’s why early detection matters.

During National AMD Week, we’re encouraging everyone over 50 — especially those with a family history or past smoking history — to prioritise their macular health.

Let us help protect your vision.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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👀 FUN FACT: Up to 80% of learning is visual!Clear vision supports so much more than just reading the board at school.📚 R...
26/02/2026

👀 FUN FACT: Up to 80% of learning is visual!

Clear vision supports so much more than just reading the board at school.

📚 Reading fluency
⚽ Sport performance
🎯 Coordination
🏃 Eye coordination
⚖️ Balance
👓 Reflexes
🔍 Depth perception

Vision isn’t just for the classroom — it plays a huge role on the field, court, and playground too. From tracking a moving ball to judging distance, reacting quickly, and staying balanced, strong visual skills help kids stay confident, capable, and active.

Many children assume everyone sees the way they do — even when visual challenges are present. If your child seems clumsy, avoids sport, struggles with focus, or tires easily when reading, a comprehensive vision assessment may reveal more than you expect.

At Optikus Optometrists, we assess how your child’s eyes work together — not just how clearly they see. We also offer engaging VR Vision Training to strengthen visual skills in a fun, supportive way.

Early detection uncovers hidden challenges.
Strong visual skills support confident learners and active kids.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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👀 FUN FACT: Vision training can use VR games!🎮 Improve eye teamwork👁️ Strengthen tracking and coordination✨ Build focus ...
25/02/2026

👀 FUN FACT: Vision training can use VR games!

🎮 Improve eye teamwork
👁️ Strengthen tracking and coordination
✨ Build focus skills
🧠 Support visual attention
🎯 Make therapy feel like gaming — not treatment

Many kids with headaches, reading fatigue or attention struggles benefit from strengthening their visual skills.

Vision therapy today can include immersive virtual reality programs designed to improve eye coordination, tracking and focus in a highly engaging way. Instead of repetitive drills, children interact with dynamic visual tasks that feel more like a game than a clinical exercise.

When therapy is fun, kids are more motivated — and consistency leads to better outcomes.

If your child experiences headaches, avoids reading, loses their place easily, or struggles to sustain attention, an assessment can help determine whether visual skills are contributing.

Support growing eyes in a way kids enjoy.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au

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📱 With tablets, laptops and homework online, kids’ eyes are working harder than ever — and we’re seeing more symptoms of...
24/02/2026

📱 With tablets, laptops and homework online, kids’ eyes are working harder than ever — and we’re seeing more symptoms of digital eye strain.

Tired or sore eyes.
Headaches.
Reduced focus.
Blurred vision.

While these symptoms are often linked to screen use, they can also be signs of underlying eye or vision conditions.

That’s why regular eye checks are so important.

Comprehensive eye examinations don’t just assess screen strain — they help differentiate between digital eye strain and other vision issues that can mimic it, ensuring your child gets the right support.

Early detection makes a real difference to comfort, confidence and learning.

Book now to speak with our team about practical screen habits and how to support your child’s visual health this term.

Help them stay comfortable, focused and ready to learn.

📍 Optikus Optometry
3/1 Chancellor Village Boulevard, Sippy Downs, QLD
📞 07 5456 4300
💻 www.optikus.com.au
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Can your child see the board clearly? Don't take a chance on your child's success at school, book an eye test now and h...
19/02/2026

Can your child see the board clearly?
Don't take a chance on your child's success at school, book an eye test now and help them achieve their best.

MYOPIA (near sightedness): is increasing rapidly in kids — and many don’t realise their distance vision is blurry.

📚 Back-to-School and STARTING school is the perfect time to check your child’s vision because
👀 Clear vision boosts learning, supports reading, focus and classroom confidence
📉 early Myopia control may slow progression
🌟 Healthy eyes now = long-term protection

At Optikus Optometrists, we assess more than just eyesight — we look at how your child’s eyes function, learn and grow.

✨ Give them the best start this school year.

📍 Optikus Optometrists — Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast
📞 (07) 5456 4300
🌐 www.optikus.com.au
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05/02/2026

CAPTION:
📚 Ready for a great school year?
👀 Don’t forget your eye check!

Clear vision helps kids focus, read, and succeed so back to school is the perfect time to check your child’s vision!

A simple eye exam ensures your child sees clearly, learns confidently, and stays comfortable all day. Whether it’s reading, writing, or sports, healthy eyes make every school day easier.

Book your child’s eye check today!

📍 Optikus Optometrists
Shop 3, 1 Chancellor Village Blvd, Sippy Downs QLD 4556
📞 (07) 5456 4300
🌐 www.optikus.com.au
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29/01/2026

👁️✨ Fun Fact Friday at Optikus Optom ✨👁️

Watery eyes might seem like the opposite of dry eye — but they’re often a key sign of it.

Dry eye irritation can trigger excess watering as a reflex response.

A comprehensive assessment helps uncover what’s really going on.

📅 Book now and speak with our team about tailored dry eye treatment options.

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📞 07 5456 4300
🌐 www.optikus.com.au
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Address

Shop 3, 1 Chancellor Village Boulevard
Sippy Downs, QLD
4556

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61754564300

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