Continuity of care
You'll be looked after by the same trusted team every visit — people who know your history and your goals.
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Two optometrists, one shared belief: that great eye care should feel personal, thorough and genuinely local.
Why we started
Belgrave Eye Care began with two optometrists who shared a clear vision: to create an independent practice that delivers comprehensive eye care in a warm and welcoming environment, right in the heart of the Hills community. Having both worked in the Yarra Ranges for many years, we developed a deep appreciation for the people, the pace, and the strong sense of community that makes the Hills so special.
From the beginning, our goal was for Belgrave Eye Care to feel unique and authentic, just like Belgrave itself — a place built on real relationships, where patients are known, valued, and never rushed. We believe in time, trust, and continuity of care; in listening properly, explaining clearly, and supporting families through every stage of their eye care journey.
Belgrave Eye Care was created not just as a practice, but as something we could genuinely build together, right down to the clinic itself — we completed much of the renovation by hand, turning it into a true labour of love. We are proud to have brought this vision to life in the heart of Belgrave, and to be part of a community that values genuine, local and thoughtful care.
What we stand for
You'll be looked after by the same trusted team every visit — people who know your history and your goals.
Thorough, modern, science-led assessments — care you can trust at every stage of life.
Welcoming families, established farmers and the wider Hills community with open doors.
How we're different
We offer a wider range of services than most optometrists — disease and diabetic eye management, emergency eye care, contact lenses and orthokeratology, myopia management, small in-office procedures and specialty paediatric care.
And unlike corporate practices where you see a different clinician each visit, we value long-term relationships with our patients. Your care is understood over time, not started from scratch each appointment.
See what we offer →Meet the team
Two co-founders, both University of Melbourne–trained, who've cared for the Yarra Ranges community for years — and can't wait to welcome you.
Optometrist & Co-founder
Dr Hannah Skehan is a warm, engaging optometrist and co-founder of Belgrave Eye Care, known for her strong clinical expertise, calm and logical communication style, and genuinely compassionate approach to patient care. With extensive experience in emergency eye care, ocular disease management — including glaucoma, macular degeneration and cataracts — contact lenses and children's vision, Hannah provides thorough, evidence-based care for patients throughout Belgrave and the surrounding Hills communities.
Hannah is experienced in up-to-date myopia management, including orthokeratology (Ortho-K), and performs small in-office procedures such as lacrimal lavage and other dry eye treatments. She graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2018 with a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Honours) and a Doctor of Optometry, and is also a clinical supervisor at the University of Melbourne Eyecare Clinic, where she mentors emerging optometrists. Outside the clinic, Hannah enjoys swimming, beach volleyball and travel — and is the proud owner of a mischievous British Blue cat who occasionally visits the practice.
Optometrist & Co-founder
Dr Bridie Homfray is a compassionate optometrist and co-founder of Belgrave Eye Care, dedicated to providing thorough, personalised eye care for patients of all ages. Known for her warm and approachable nature, Bridie believes exceptional eye care begins with genuine connection — taking the time to understand each patient's lifestyle and visual needs, and explaining her findings clearly so every patient feels informed, comfortable and confident in their eye health.
Having practised in the Yarra Ranges, Bridie enjoys caring for patients across all life stages, with particular interests in comprehensive eye examinations, children's vision, contact lenses, and the early detection and management of eye disease. She has completed her Advanced Children's Vision certification, strengthening her expertise in paediatric eye care. Outside the practice, Bridie enjoys home renovation projects, following the AFL, discovering local cafés, and spending time with family and friends.
Who we care for
From children's developing eyes to lifelong vision care, we're here for patients of all ages. We're proud to serve a community that values its peaceful, unique corner of the world — with a strong arts, nature and alternative-lifestyle culture all its own.