We value the health of your eyes as much as your aesthetic.
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As much as we are known for our unique and diverse range of eyewear. From our roots, we are a primary optometry clinic. Your eye health is our premium concern. Using the latest, cutting edge equipment in healthcare technology from the basics of highly powered imaging systems to optical coherence tomography, we are pushing the limits for the quality of eye testing in Australia.
As a specialist clinic backed by a fully therapeutically endorsed optometrists, we will always find a solution to any ocular concern that may arise. We are as meticulous with eye health as much as we are with eyewear. Combined with our state-of-the art equipment in-house we are in the perfect position to diagnose and monitor any optical issue, in turn benefiting your general health.
Meet our team of eyecare and eyewear gurus:
Sarah Guillemain
Title: Principal Optometrist
Background: QUT graduate. Lecturer at QUT and QLD state conferences.
Lesser known fact: Has a start-up company helping women find their perfect wine match.
3 things Sarah brings: Passion for understanding clients. Interests in post concussion syndrome and visual perception.
Michael Makras
Title: Optometrist
Background: Founded Optiko in February 2006 after working many years in London as an Optometrist.
Lesser known fact: A little obsessed with travel, and on weekends you will find him on a forest hike or cooking for family and friends.
3 things Mike brings: Over 30 years of experience, a keen interest in dry eye and glaucoma management, an eye for design.
Libby
Background: Libby has worked in optics for over six years, at a variety of practices, and Optiko for a year and a half. She has a vast dispensing history and a real optics nerd.
Lesser known fact: Libby has been working towards her Bachelor of Business and Human Resource Management behind the scenes and wants to use this is grow the Optometry industry in the future.
3 things Libby brings: Deep industry knowledge, unique and quirky fashion sense, deep respect for the quality Optiko stands for.
Emily
Background: Emily has two years optical experience and over five years experience in styling and fashion.
Lesser Known Fact: Emily has a degree in Journalism and when she's not styling frames she's writing her first novel.
3 Things Emily Brings: Creativity, care and an eye for detail, a passion for making people feel confident and stylish
Karen
Title: Senior Optical Dispenser
Background: Karen has an extensive background in lens manufacturing with Japanese lens lab Hoya.
Lesser known fact: Karen can talk all day about her love for anything feline.
3 things Karen brings: A calm nature, empathetic listener, reliable
Maria
Title: Optometry Student
Background: Maria is just entering her second year of her Optometry studies.
Lesser known fact: Maria is fluent in Spanish and loves making Mac n Cheese, when she's not burning it!
3 things Maria brings: Enthusiasm for all things clinical, a strong desire to explore what happens in the exam room, super-friendly disposition.