Creating Gardens Optometry
Gardens Optometry was born out of necessity.
We asked ourselves: How can we maintain the highest quality of eye care with short consultations and corporate constraints?
The answer was simple—we couldn’t. That’s why we created a 100% independent, optometrist-owned clinic, built on quality, inclusivity, and trust.
Experience comprehensive eye exams with state-of-the-art technology and passionate optometrists. Plus, explore our stylish frames and cutting-edge, Australian-made lenses.
WHY Gardens Optometry
At Gardens Optometry, we are committed to providing exceptional care for all ages, abilities, and complex cases. Our clinic is wheelchair accessible, offers easy parking, and features a dedicated children’s playroom—because everyone is welcome.
We take a holistic approach to eye care, working closely with GPs, pharmacists, and allied health professionals, all under one roof.
Our commitment to quality extends to our lenses, offering Australian-made CR surfacing, premium Hoya lenses, and a curated selection of frames from Australia, Japan, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, the USA, and England. There's a perfect fit for everyone!
Meet the team
Dr Connor Hill, OD
Founder and Optometrist
Meet Connor Hill, Founder & Optometrist at Gardens Optometry Connor Hill is the proud founder and optometrist behind Gardens Optometry.
Originally from Melbourne, he earned both his Bachelor of Science and Optometry Doctorate at The University of Melbourne, where he also met his wonderful wife, Tessa.
Three years ago, Connor and Tessa moved to Albury-Wodonga and quickly fell in love with the region. Driven by a passion for exceptional eye care, he established Gardens Optometry to serve the local community with the highest standard of vision care. Connor also enjoys hiking and playing Padel tennis, his biggest passion remains his big dog, you will certainly see photos around the practice.
Dr Tessa de Speville, MD
Co-founder
Meet Tessa, Co-founder of Gardens Optometry & ED doctor at Albury Base Hospital. Tessa has helped advise how to integrate optometry with GPs, ED and deliver overall holistic care.
She also gets on the other end of a heavy box with Connor and can often be seen popping into the clinic to lend a hand.
Tessa has become a permanent resident of Australia after 10 years of hard work, including doctor volunteering at the height of covid-19! Tessa has a lovely Mauritian accent and loves her little Mauritian island just as much as her new, significantly bigger island, Australia!
Catherine Krant
Dispensor
Meet Catherine, optical dispenser and spectacle enthusiast. Coin collector enthusiast. Contact lens enthusiast… she is just generally enthusiastic!
Catherine knows her way around a clinic.
Catherine brings vast experience and warmth to our practice and is unmatched in passion.
We are very proud to have someone like Catherine whose beliefs align with Gardens Optometry; Quality, inclusivity and trust.