Yarra Junction Optical
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
At Yarra Junction Optical, we have been servicing our local and surrounding areas for 30 years. You will be well looked after by our warm team, comprehensive eye examinations that are customised to you, and advanced eyecare technologies that allow us to be very thorough in our assessment of your eye health.
Why we chose to be independent?
Why we chose to be independent?
It is important to us to have the freedom to make your needs a priority. As an independent practice we feel we are able to provide more tailored eye health care and prescription eyewear.
What we love about Yarra Junction?
What we love about Yarra Junction?
The Yarra Valley is a beautiful part of the world to live and work in. The community spirit is wonderful and we enjoy being a part of the community here.
Clinical services
Practice facilities
Optometrists
Leah Meulendijks
Leah brings a wealth of knowledge from her time working in Central Victoria. She has vast experience co-managing with the local Ophthalmologists many ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy to name a few.
Leah is a member of the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists.
Leah also spent two and half years being mentored by a Behavioural Optometrist in Bendigo and while she hasn't taken on the role of Behavioural Optometry, has extensive knowledge in the field and can recommend the best referrals if necessary to any child having trouble at school.
Leah was born in Cohuna which is in Northern Victoria and was raised in a small town called Pyramid Hill, only 30 minutes from where she was born. Aside from her time spent studying Optometry at the University of Melbourne, Leah has always lived in the country where she prefers to be. She has a great love of horses and a passion for Optometry which makes the Yarra Valley the ideal home for her and she now resides in Yellingbo.
Dr. Melissa Ung
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry from The University of Melbourne. Melissa has gained invaluable experience in various locations including volunteering in Cambodia. There, she helped those less fortunate by screening for cataract surgery. Melissa has spent the last two years in Warrnambool gaining extensive experience managing amblyopic children, ocular diseases, glaucoma and various dry eye conditions.
After receiving her first pair of glasses in school, Melissa became passionate about pursuing Optometry in order to help others with their sight. Melissa’s interests include Paediatric optometry, ocular management and foreign body removal.
Dr Melissa Ung has already become a valued member of our Yarra Junction Optical family. We are delighted for her to join our community.
Giving back
We employ local people and purchase from local businesses wherever possible. We also regularly support local schools and clubs. We're proud to also support our local Lions club who regularly picks up a collection of our patients' old prescription glasses that they no longer wear. These are donated to the less fortunate overseas on our behalf.
Clinical services
Optometrists
Leah Meulendijks
Leah brings a wealth of knowledge from her time working in Central Victoria. She has vast experience co-managing with the local Ophthalmologists many ocular diseases such as Glaucoma, Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy to name a few.
Leah is a member of the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists.
Leah also spent two and half years being mentored by a Behavioural Optometrist in Bendigo and while she hasn't taken on the role of Behavioural Optometry, has extensive knowledge in the field and can recommend the best referrals if necessary to any child having trouble at school.
Leah was born in Cohuna which is in Northern Victoria and was raised in a small town called Pyramid Hill, only 30 minutes from where she was born. Aside from her time spent studying Optometry at the University of Melbourne, Leah has always lived in the country where she prefers to be. She has a great love of horses and a passion for Optometry which makes the Yarra Valley the ideal home for her and she now resides in Yellingbo.
Dr. Melissa Ung
Melissa graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Optometry from The University of Melbourne. Melissa has gained invaluable experience in various locations including volunteering in Cambodia. There, she helped those less fortunate by screening for cataract surgery. Melissa has spent the last two years in Warrnambool gaining extensive experience managing amblyopic children, ocular diseases, glaucoma and various dry eye conditions.
After receiving her first pair of glasses in school, Melissa became passionate about pursuing Optometry in order to help others with their sight. Melissa’s interests include Paediatric optometry, ocular management and foreign body removal.
Dr Melissa Ung has already become a valued member of our Yarra Junction Optical family. We are delighted for her to join our community.
Giving back
We employ local people and purchase from local businesses wherever possible. We also regularly support local schools and clubs. We're proud to also support our local Lions club who regularly picks up a collection of our patients' old prescription glasses that they no longer wear. These are donated to the less fortunate overseas on our behalf.