#1
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - South Melbourne
4.8
Read 328 reviews · Score: 85/100
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Best Optometrists in Melbourne CBD
Compare the top optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC, ranked by our composite reputation score.
Updated October 2026 · Based on 4,241 real Google reviews across the 31 optometrists
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Top Optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC
The short answer
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC on the Starworks directory are Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - South Melbourne (4.8 stars from 328 Google reviews), Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Elsternwick (4.8 stars from 237 Google reviews) and Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Malvern (4.9 stars from 226 Google reviews).
Starworks ranks 31 optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC, holding 4,241 Google reviews between them. Across the 31 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 47 reviews. Of the 31, 24 are rated 4.5 or better and 13 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 493 reviews, more than the top-ranked optometrist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
#2
Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Elsternwick
4.8
Read 237 reviews · Score: 85/100
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#3
Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Malvern
4.9
Read 226 reviews · Score: 85/100
Boonwurrung Country, 109 Glenferrie Rd
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#4
Docklands Eyecare (formerly Eyes On Docklands)
4.8
Read 112 reviews · Score: 76/100
840 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3008
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#5
Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Flinders Lane
4.8
Read 307 reviews · Score: 73/100
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#9
Eyes On Southgate
5.0
Read 35 reviews · Score: 73/100
Southgate, 3 Southgate Ave, Melbourne VIC 3006
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#11
Eye St.
5.0
Read 47 reviews · Score: 67/100
1016 High St, Melbourne VIC 3143
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#12
The Contax Optica Group
5.0
Read 38 reviews · Score: 67/100
12 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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#15
Specsavers Optometrists - Melbourne CBD - Collins St
4.7
Read 493 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#16
Specsavers Optometrists - Melbourne CBD - Lt Collins St
4.7
Read 482 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#17
Specsavers Optometrists - Melbourne Central S/C
4.5
Read 474 reviews · Score: 61/100
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#19
Eyes 2 Port
4.7
Read 89 reviews · Score: 54/100
248 Bay St, Melbourne VIC 3207
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#21
Bupa Optical & Hearing Melbourne (Emporium)
4.1
Read 125 reviews · Score: 52/100
Emporium Shopping Centre, Shop T3-013/287 Lonsdale St
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#25
Oscar Wylee Optometrist - Melbourne Central
4.3
Read 444 reviews · Score: 49/100
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#26
Teachers Health Centre Melbourne - Dental & Eyecare
3.9
Read 64 reviews · Score: 40/100
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#27
Microprism Vision
4.4
Read 32 reviews · Score: 34/100
401 Docklands Dr, Melbourne VIC 3008
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#28
Gutteridge, Douglas & Wells
4.6
Read 8 reviews · Score: 34/100
348 Hampton St
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#30
The Optical Co Block Arcade Melbourne (in partnership with nib Eye Care)
3.5
Read 46 reviews · Score: 26/100
The Block Arcade, 96 Elizabeth St
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What customers wrote about optometrists in Melbourne CBD
Real Google reviews of businesses ranked on this page. Reviewer names are never shown.
“Specsavers South Melbourne are exceptional. I have been going there 4 years and every time is like visiting a friend. I’ve seen various staff members and all have been very polite and helpful. Peter the optometrist…”
“I've been seeing Sophie for dry eye treatment for several years, and I couldn't be happier with the care I've received. Sophie is incredibly kind, calm, gentle, and knowledgeable. She always makes me feel comfortable…”
“I have been going to see Johanna Arendsen for more than 10 years. She is a highly professional and caring service provider. Brandon is also very helpful and efficient. I fully recommend EOQ to anyone looking for…”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about optometrists in Melbourne CBD.
Who are the best optometrists in Melbourne CBD?
As of October 2026, the 3 highest-ranked optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC on the Starworks directory are Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - South Melbourne (4.8 stars from 328 Google reviews), Specsavers Optometrists & Audiology - Elsternwick (4.8 stars from 237 Google reviews) and Bailey Nelson Optometrist - Malvern (4.9 stars from 226 Google reviews). Every figure here is computed from Google review data that Starworks collects for optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC, recalculated when this page rebuilds. Placement on this list cannot be bought.
How many optometrists does Starworks rank in Melbourne CBD?
Starworks ranks 31 optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC, holding 4,241 Google reviews between them. Across the 31 the median rating is 4.8 stars from a median of 47 reviews. Of the 31, 24 are rated 4.5 or better and 13 have passed 100 reviews. The most-reviewed carries 493 reviews, more than the top-ranked optometrist holds, which is why rating alone does not set the order.
What star rating should I expect from a good optometrist in Melbourne CBD?
The median Google rating across the 31 optometrists Starworks ranks in Melbourne CBD, VIC is 4.8 stars, and 24 of them sit at 4.5 or above. A rating at or near that median is ordinary for optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC rather than a warning sign on its own, and a rating well above it only means much when enough reviews stand behind it.
How many Google reviews does an established optometrist in Melbourne CBD have?
The median optometrist Starworks ranks in Melbourne CBD, VIC carries 47 Google reviews, and 13 of the 31 optometrists have passed 100. The most-reviewed of them carries 493.
How does Starworks rank optometrists in Melbourne CBD?
Starworks gives every optometrist in Melbourne CBD, VIC a reputation score out of 100 from three things: its Google star rating (up to 47 points), how many reviews back that rating (up to 35), and whether customers can reach it by website and phone number (up to 18). Review volume is the one part that can subtract: below 15 reviews it costs points, because a near-empty review record gives a stranger very little to go on. No score falls below 0 and placement cannot be bought. The score measures the strength of a business's public review record rather than the quality of its work, so it is worth reading the reviews as well, and every listing links to them on Google.
Why does a optometrist in Melbourne CBD with all 5-star reviews score lower than one with a lower rating?
Because review volume counts as well as rating, and below 15 reviews it counts against you. Five perfect reviews are encouraging but thin evidence; three hundred reviews averaging 4.7 tell a stranger far more about what to expect on the day. That is a judgement about how much proof exists, not about the quality of the work, and a newer optometrist with a handful of excellent reviews may still be the right choice in Melbourne CBD, VIC. The star rating and review count sit next to every score so you can weigh both yourself.
Why does the same optometrist not appear several times on this list?
Some businesses run more than one Google listing, often one per suburb they service. Those are the same company, so Starworks groups them and shows the business once, using the listing with the strongest review record. That is why this page opens with 31 distinct optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC rather than a longer list of repeats.
How often is this list of optometrists in Melbourne CBD updated?
This ranking of optometrists in Melbourne CBD, VIC rebuilds on a 30-day cycle and prints the date of its last rebuild above the list, which for the current version is October 2026. Ratings and review counts are re-read from Google over time rather than on a fixed schedule, so an individual figure here can be older than the rebuild date.
How can I improve my optometrist business ranking in Melbourne CBD?
Collect genuine customer reviews consistently, and keep a working website and phone number on your Google listing, because those are the three inputs the score reads. There is no placement to buy on this page. For scale: the median optometrist Starworks ranks in Melbourne CBD, VIC carries 47 Google reviews at 4.8 stars.
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