Andre Gilliland Optometry

André Gilliland Optometry is an optometry practice that originated in Wellington. The practice has been actively serving the community from the same premises with almost the same team since 1997. It strives to remain consistent in its dedication to proper eye care.

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Did You Know…

Good Vision Doesn’t Mean That You Don’t Need Eye Care

Read The 5 Myths About Eye Care
What We Do

Our Services

André Gilliland Optometry provides a wide variety of eye care services and our practice’s first priority is to find an eye care solution that suits your individual needs. Please try to specialize your needs as listed below when making an appointment:

General Vision

Assessment & Solutions

Treatment Of

Dry Eye Syndrome

Treatment Of

Digital Eye Strain

Children’s Vision

Assessment

Specialized Contact Lenses

Disposable Contact Lenses

Group Eye Screenings

(Factory/Farm Workers)

Driver’s License

Vision Screening

Specialty Spectacles

(Sport & Protective Eye Wear)

Payment Options

Our Packages

André Gilliland Optometry carefully designs the best treatment plan to suit your eye care needs, medical budget and/or personal budget.

Option 1

Once-Off Payment

We provide once-off payment pricing packages that include an Eye Test, Frame and Generic Spectacle Lenses. This includes a frame up to the value of R800 with packages starting at:

R1445 – Single Vision

R2118 – Bifocal (Visible line on lens)

R2795 – Multifocal (Combination of reading and distance viewing)

Payment Method: Cash, Credit Card or Bank EFT.

Please note: A deposit of R395 is required on the day of your eye examination and prescriptions which falls out of the normal range may differ from these price indications.

Option 2

Medical Aid

We accept 99% of all medical aids.

Realistically, your eye care needs might not always fit into what your medical aid covers. However, this is why we always try to keep your budget in mind when assessing your eye care needs.

We also offer up to 20% discount on upfront payments and STILL claim from your medical service on your behalf. (No admin headaches!)

Contact us if unsure regarding your medical aid cover for eye care.

Option 3

Payment Over 4 Months

You also have the option to pay in 4 monthly installments (with the costing structure being similar to those of general medical aids).

The first payment is to be made when you order your new spectacles and normal credit admin procedures (such as proof of income) will have to be provided in order to qualify for this payment option.

License Vision Screening

Done properly, professionally and promptly, with a certificate issued immediately.

R100

Discount voucher available for further treatment.

Single Focus Spectacle Package

Includes a proper eye exam, frame up to the value of R1000 and lenses.

R1595 – Package Price

Bifocal Spectacle Package

Includes a proper eye exam, frame up to the value of R1000 and lenses.

R2495 – Package Price

Multifocal Spectacle Package

Includes a proper eye exam, frame up to the value of R1000 and lenses.

From R2995 – Package Price

Starting Contact Lenses

Includes a full examination, training and a starter pack.

R895

With the latest eye care technology, we find the best customized solution for your individual eye care needs, while keeping your budget in mind.

Appointment Process

How to Prepare for Your Appointment

For some, visiting your eye care practitioner can be overwhelming if you don’t know what to expect. For those that like to be prepared, we have provided you with a checklist of everything you’ll need when you visit us for your scheduled appointment:

R395 Deposit

Including eye exam payment if not on Medical Aid

ID Book

Medical Aid Card

If Applicable

Next of Kin Contact Number

Your Address

Eye Care Medication

Information About Any Eye Care Medication Used

Contact Lenses & Solution

Information About Contact Lenses and Solution Used

We Believe in Supporting Our Local Community

Supporting Our Local Community

We value supporting local wherever we have a footprint in order to develop a sense of community amongst one another.

Some of our initiatives include restoring old spectacles and gifting it to those in need.

We therefore encourage you to also bring all your old spectacles (even if it’s broken) to your next appointment so we can give someone else’s eyes the love it deserves!

Communities We Have Been Involved With in the Past:

1

Murray Children’s Home Wellington

2

Local Lions Club: Operation Brightsight (includes numerous rural farm schools and others in need of eye care services)

3

Eye Care Sponsorships to Old Age Homes and those in need (as identified by the Local Lions Club)

4

Sponsorships in Charity Golf Days and School Golf Days

Prevention Is the Best Treatment

Why Should You Consider An Eye Exam Every Second Year?

General health care could start with an eye examination.

Here are 7 reasons to go for an annual eye test at your local Optometrist:

1. To be able to see clearly. Regular eye examination keeps vision at optimum levels, also for drivers license purposes.

2. Preventable eye diseases are diagnosed at an early stage. Cataracts and Glaucoma are identified before causing irreversible vision damage.

3. Certain life threatening diseases can be diagnosed during an eye exam! Your Optometrist can identify Diabetes as well as symptoms of brain tumours during a thorough visual examination.

4. Specific headaches can be treated with Vision Correction.

5. Wearing of spectacles can drastically reduce eye strain. Especially with Driving, Night Driving and Computer use, and prevent further vision deterioration. Good vision is not necessarily “comfortable vision.”

6. Your eyes don’t always let you know they are under strain. Many serious eye conditions do not show symptoms, but can be identified during an Optometric eye examination (not a license screening test).

7. Developmental problems with children. Some children with learning disorders may just be suffering from vision problems. This can easily be identified and corrected with the correct advice and therapy.

About Us
“With over 1200 frames on display, including designer sunglasses and specialty prescription sport sunglass frames, we also specialize in getting the correct multifocal lenses and specialized contact lenses to suit your lifestyle and budget!“
Our Journey

Our Story

André Gilliland Optometry is a professional eye care Practice Group that originated in Wellington.

Actively serving our Wellington Community since 1997 going on 24 years, we also expanded to Porterville and Mbekweni and strive to expand the same consistent approach to other premises in future.

We value the fact that we are paranoid about delivering exceptional customer service, proper eye care, quality product and dynamic approach towards modern optometry.

As a team of qualified optometrists we embrace the newest technologies and strive to keep up in bringing the latest lens and equipment technology to find the best solutions to our valued customers whilst enjoying what we passionately love to do.

Meet The Team

Our Team

André Gilliland

Optometrist & Founding Member

André studied Optometry at Rand Afrikaans University and got his degree in 1995. He then worked in Upington for two years, but his big dream was to open a practice in the Boland. It was then that he decided to start his own practice in Wellington in 1997.

"With hard work and the support from the community, we were able to establish a practice with an effective team of 5 staff members who are proud and passionate about serving clients."
André Gilliland
Wilfred Fortuin

Wilfred Fortuin

Laboratory Consultant lab@gilliland.co.za
Connie Botes

Connie Botes

Admin Manager admin@gilliland.co.za
Miche Marthinussen

Miche Marthinussen

Sales Consultant orders@gilliland.co.za
Our Purpose

Our Mission

To serve and find individual eye care solutions for each customer through having the utmost respect for their needs, confidentiality, budget and sanity. We want to achieve this through the love and passion of our profession.

Our Future

Our Vision

To be known as Optometrists that go out of their way to provide clients with a sustainable solution for their eye health. To deliver professional and quality customer service in a timely manner.

Our Practice Group

We Are Associated With 4 Sites

29 Years

Wellington

Our Wellington practice.

24 Years

Porterville

Our Porterville practice.

21 Years

Newton / Mbekweni

Vision Express

16 Years

Associate Practice in Wellington

Nu Vision

Our Values

R

Respect the fact that the customer chose us

R

Respect the customer's time

R

Respect the customer’s money

W

We really strive to do our best

Our Frame Collection

Something For Every Style And Budget

Amongst the group of practices, we keep spectacle frame stock of up to 3,500 frames, ranging from very affordable options to exclusive brands.

3.5K

Spectacle Frames

A

Very Affordable Options

E

Exclusive Brands

+

Many Styles To Choose From

To Name Just A Few

Nike

Stepper

Adidas

Jeep

Tommy Hilfiger

Carrera

Dutz

Moleskine

David Beckham

Charmant

Esprit

Leo

David Green

Tom Ford

Oakley

Poetry

Old Khaki

Ray-Ban

Guess

Vogue

Arnette

Professional Standards

What Do We Ask As Optometrists: To Take Us Seriously

Be prepared that eye care is not what many media adverts convey

Providing eye care is not merely selling spectacles

Eye Examinations are highly technical procedures, not a “special offer“

Respect that we do business - properly and professionally

Respect that we are a business that provides a living to many, and takes your needs seriously

Did You Know?

The 5 Myths About Eye Care

Myth #1

If I pass my Driver’s License Vision Assessment, my eyes are in good shape.

The eye test you undergo when renewing your driver’s license is NOT a comprehensive test on your general eye health and should thus not be interpreted as such. It is important to still have a general eye test done at your optometrist once every two years.

Myth #2

I need Medical Aid to afford quality eye care.

At André Gilliland Optometry, we evaluate your specific eye care needs and tailor a solution that will fit your budget. We have many affordable packages and also accept more than one payment method.

Myth #3

If I go for an eye exam at my optometrist, it means I will get spectacles.

An eye exam does not necessarily lead to spectacles. By having eye exams done regularly (at least once every two years), you allow your optometrist to act proactively by preventing future vision/health problems with good advice and planning.

Myth #4

Eye Care’s pricing is the same all year round.

Eye Care cost can be seasonal. Winter usually has a slower business environment. Try to schedule your eye care appointment as pricing will generally be more affordable.

Myth #5

Local Optometrists does not have the same specials as advertised on TV.

All optometrists can offer you specials as advertised on TV (e.g. a free extra pair of spectacles or free frame specials). Make sure to ask your local optometrist about their deals as they often have stock readily available.

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