Tropic Optics

Your Vision

Is Our Priority

Your Eyecare Specialists

Tropic Optics’ principal optometrist, Lance Chin Quan, provides professional eye-care and advice to patients from Darwin and surrounding areas. Our practice is located in the Nightcliff Shopping Centre on Dick Ward Drive.

We are a full scope, independent optometry practice.

We provide:

Eye Examinations & Vision Testing
High-Quality Lenses & Eyewear
Contact Lens Fitting
Certified Safety Eyewear
Ocular Disease Management & Treatment
Refractive Surgery Co-management

Lance has over 35 years of experience in optics and eye health and delivers a complete optometry service with precision and care.

If you are seeking comprehensive eye testing , advice on laser refractive surgery; or consultation regarding an ocular injury, infection or disease; contact Tropic Optics on (08) 8985 5766 or visit our practice today.

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Designer-Brand Eyewear

Experience the latest in eyewear fashion trends, or settle for something a little more low-key.

Tropic Optics supplies high-quality prescription lenses which are fitted to your choice of frames.

Choose designer frames from Australian and European brands such as L.A. Eyeworks, Paul Taylor, Cocosong, Silhouette, Maui Jim & Extreme (flexible titanium). Plus as a Darwin stockist for Essilor & HOYA lenses, you can enjoy the benefits of high quality lens options, such as 100% UV protection, water and scratch resistance and long-lasting durability.

Prefer contact lenses? We’ve got you covered.

Tropic Optics’ contact lenses are a perfect match for an active lifestyle. With a wide range of contact lense designs available, including daily disposable and multifocal options, we can custom select to achieve the perfect fit for you and your lifestyle.

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Therapeutically-Qualified

At Tropic Optics, we put your safety and comfort first.

Our optometrist is therapeutically qualified to manage and treat a range of ocular conditions, including inflammation, infection and disease.

We offer primary care treatment of conditions including:

Dry Eye Syndrome
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Conjunctivitis & Keratitis
Iritis
Glaucoma co-management

Following diagnosis, our optometrist will put together a management and treatment plan for you. In the rare case that your condition requires surgical or medical intervention, we will r efer you to the appropriate medical specialist and then follow up with you for any post-operative assessment and care.

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Eye Examinations

Tropic Optics offers comprehensive eye examinations for vision testing and early detection of ocular conditions such as infection, injury or disease. Schedule your eye examination today.

Disease Management

Our optometrist is therapeutically qualified to manage and treat common ocular conditions and diseases including Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, Allergies and removal of corneal foreign bodies.

Eye Surgery Referrals

Tropic Optics works with qualified surgeons to provide up-to-date advice on ocular procedures. Our co-management process allows us to provide surgery referrals and monitor your post-operative progress.

Frames

Browse our collection of Australian and European designer brand frames, including L.A. Eyeworks, Paul Taylor, Cocosong, Silhouette, Maui Jim and more. All frames are manufactured with high-quality materials for long-lasting durability.

Lenses

Tropic Optics stocks Essilor and Hoya lenses for ultimate durability, glare reduction and UV protection. Find your pair in-store today.

Contact Lenses

Tropic Optics offers a wide range of contact lenses as the popular alternative to spectacles. Contact lenses are a comfortable, low maintenance option for those requiring vision correction.

Who We Are

Providing excellence in eye care since 1984, Tropic Optics is a locally owned and operated optometry practice servicing Darwin and surrounding areas.

We pride ourselves on a strong 35+ years in the optometry industry, sharing a wealth of knowledge and advice with our clientele.

As proud members of the Optometry Association Australia, we endeavour to continue providing our clientelle with high-quality optometry services, including premium eyewear and ocular disease management.

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