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Derek brings over 30 years of experience in optometry. After graduating in the UK, he emigrated to Australia, where he ran a successful optometry practice in Tasmania for many years. During this time, he worked with the Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania and contributed to the Vision 2020 committee. He has attained a Graduate certificate in Ocular Therapeutics from the State University of New York. He has practiced in both Tasmania and New South Wales. He was also an inaugural member of the Optometry Board of Australia, serving for over nine years, and was the President of the Optometry Council of NSW. Since 2020, Derek has provided optometry services to remote communities in the Northern Territory and worked as a locum optometrist across Australia. Derek is passionate about supporting patients of all ages, from 3 to 93, with their vision needs. In addition to general optometry, he has a particular interest in myopia management for children, as well as in treating dry eye and ocular surface disease in adult populations. In his spare time you’ll find Derek either running, sailing, exploring through travel, or enjoying good entertainment.

Abbey had a dream to be an optometrist ever since being prescribed her first pair of glasses at 6 years old. She is still grateful for the eye care she received as a child, and is driven by a desire to provide that same level of care and support to her young patients today. With roots in regional farming communities on both sides of her family, she understands the importance of accessible, high-quality, and trustworthy healthcare, regardless of location. Originally from south-east Queensland, Abbey completed a Bachelor of Vision Science and a Master of Optometry at Deakin University in Victoria. She began her career in Darwin, where she spent three and a half years gaining experience in a broad range of clinical settings. It was there she discovered a passion for outreach work in remote communities and developed a strong interest in paediatric optometry. She particularly enjoys helping children improve their vision, which supports their learning and development. Abbey practises across all areas of optometry, with special interests in paediatric optometry, dry eye management, and the treatment of acute red eye conditions. Outside of work, Abbey enjoys playing the violin and spending time with her husband, daughter, and their German Shepherd.

An Tran is a Melbourne-born optometrist passionate about delivering personalised care and patient education. After completing a Master of Optometry at Deakin University, An relocated to Perth to launch her career. She has since gained advanced knowledge through the Advanced Certificate in Children’s Vision and the Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma from the Australian College of Optometry. An’s clinical interests include myopia control and dry eye management, with a focus on helping patients achieve optimal eye health. She has worked as a locum optometrist across both Perth and Melbourne, building strong relationships with patients and their families. An is also conversational in Vietnamese, allowing her to connect with Vietnamese-speaking patients. Dedicated to advancing the field of optometry, An mentors final year students from Deakin University and the University of Western Australia and actively contributes to Early Career Optometrists Western Australia through events and conferences. Outside of work, An enjoys spending time with her two playful rabbits, teaching them tricks, and keeping them out of mischief!

The best thing about being an optometrist? For Nick, it’s being able to make an instant improvement in a person’s quality of life and finding the best visual solutions for their day-to day life. Nick always strives for clinical excellence and believes being a great communicator is key to achieving this. He loves chatting with his patients and taking the time to explain their eyes in detail and the different options in which he can help. Nick grew up in a small town in New Zealand and studied optometry at the University of Auckland. After graduating, he made the jump across the ditch to Perth to chase the sunshine and better weather. Nick has a particular interest in Orthokeratology, dry eye management, and myopia control. In 2017, Nick presented his research on myopia control at the International Myopia Conference in Birmingham and is currently completing additional studies in Advanced Children’s Eyecare. Outside of work Nick is often at the beach or satisfying his sweet tooth by baking some treats.

Darrell’s fascination with the eyeball and vision began after sitting in and observing his mother’s eye examinations when he was growing up. He graduated in Johannesburg in 1986 and worked in Zimbabwe, South Africa and the UK before migrating to Australia in 1999 where he worked as a partner in an independent practice for 12 years. Meeting people, being able to make a positive impact on a person’s quality of life, and educating patients about vision is what Darrell loves most about his job. Darrell has a keen interest in contact lens fitting and management of neurological disorders. He has completed a post-graduate qualification in the management of neuro-ophthalmic disorders and a graduate certificate in ocular therapeutics. He regularly presents to local physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals about vision’s role in a person’s treatment and recovery. Darrell is a former President of the national board of Optometry Australia. If he’s not looking at or thinking about eyeballs, Darrell is likely playing sport or eyeing off (pun intended) another guitar to add to his collection!

Nicole is from Northern England but also spent some time as a child in Israel (she’s fluent in Hebrew!). After getting her first pair of glasses at sixteen, she thought optometry would be a great industry to work in, and it sparked her interest in becoming an optometrist as a career. Nicole studied optometry in Glasgow and has since completed an advanced certificate in children’s vision and additional studies in vision therapy. Nicole practised in Scotland and England before making the move to Australia in 2006. Nicole loves being able to help people resolve their visual and learning concerns; taking the time to listen to her patient’s concerns and working towards the best solution for each individual. Children’s vision, vision therapy, and myopia control are the areas she is particularly passionate about. When she’s not in the office, Nicole enjoys spending time in the great outdoors with her kids.

The best thing about optometry is to have the privilege to make a positive impact on people's life-long vision. Being a young myope and starting spectacle wear at the age of 10, Louisa understands the difference an optometrist can make in the life of a child and their family. She is passionate in helping patients navigate through life-changing visual diagnosis. Having grown up in Malaysia, Louisa is fluent in English and Mandarin, with basic proficiency in Cantonese and Malay. Upon completing high school education, she then made a bold move to NSW to complete her Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of optometry degree at the University of New South Wales. Since graduating, she worked in a beautiful regional town of Orange in NSW before relocating to Perth. Louisa is therapeutically endorsed with a keen interest in dry eye management, myopia control and orthokeratology. She has since completed post graduate Advanced Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses through Australian College of Optometry. In her spare time, you will find Louisa out snorkeling, hiking, playing table tennis or getting creative with her next artwork!

Originally from Montreal, Canada, Dominique grew-up shadowing her father in his optical dispensing practice. Assisting her father in the office and with patients, developed her interest in providing quality eyecare services to patients early on. Having grown-up in a multicultural environment, Dominique is fluent in English, French and Spanish. She can also manage to understand some Arabic, Italian and Portuguese! Dominique decided to follow her father's footsteps and completed her double-degree in Optical Dispensing and Sciences at Edouard-Montpetit College. She then completed two years of Bachelor of Science, majoring in Exercise Science, which led to her reaffirming her passion for sports and outdoor activities. Shortly thereafter, Dominique took a big leap of faith and moved to Geelong on her own to complete her Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry at Deakin University. Soon after moving across to Perth for clinical placements, she developed a special interest in paediatric optometry, and myopia control. Dominique recently completed a post-graduate Advanced Certificate in Children's Vision through the Australian College of Optometry. She is also therapeutically endorsed, and a member of Optometry Australia, the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists, and the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia. In her spare time, you will find Dominique at the beach snorkeling, free-diving or scuba-diving in the ocean!