All eye tests are bulk billed which means there will be no out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare card holders. If you need any assistance in making a booking, please call us at (02) 5300 3003 or send us an email at hello@dresden.vision.

Any Available Optometrist

I graduated with honours from the University of Wales in 1986, and have been a member of the College of Optometrists since 1988. I’m therapeutically registered in the treatment of anterior eye conditions and glaucoma, and my optometry career has taken me to Europe, Africa and now Australia. As a clinic supervisor at UNSW I specialise in low vision rehabilitation and Aboriginal eyecare.
 I am the inventor of WolfChart, an open source eyechart that works in an internet browser. All of our Dresden practices use it, plus it is in use by community orthoptists, researchers at the George Institute, and even in a Hebrew version in Israel.
 Community involvement is important to me and so is sustainability – so Dresden is a great fit. As a home brewer, I love wearing frames that are made from recycled beer keg caps!

Jonathan Sykes

I graduated from University of NSW with Honours in 1991. I have worked in a variety of both private and corporate practices across NSW over the years and I remain very passionate about my work as an Optometrist in all aspects of Optometric Care. I strive to provide the best possible Eyecare and Visual solutions for everyone, irrespective of their age.
 My main areas of interest are Pathology, Children's vision and Contact lenses. Pathology would include areas such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, vascular and peripheral retinal diseases and cataracts.
 I really enjoy working with an innovative company like Dresden as I am inspired by their sustainable, innovative approach to glasses and lenses and the fact that unlike any other practice in the Sydney metro region, we can manufacture glasses for patients on the same day or on the spot (pending on their prescription). I look forward to seeing you and solving all your Optical, Visual and Eye health needs.

Francene Livanos

One of our fully qualified, casual optometrists.

Newtown Optometrist

Newtown North Optometrist

Optometrist – BOptom(Hons) GradCertOcTher
 
I’m a therapeutically registered optometrist and have worked in a variety of practices across Australia for 15 years. I believe everyone should have access to quality eye care, and I’ve been part of volunteer missions in El Salvador, Mexico and Bolivia. I have a special interest in contact lenses and treatment of anterior eye conditions. Working for an innovative, altruistic company like Dresden has let me focus on my favourite part of being an optometrist – providing the best solution for patients’ eye and vision needs.

Jane Le

One of our fully qualified, casual optometrists.

Rozelle Optometrist

Han is a therapeutically qualified optometrist that graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of Optometry. She has experience working at large corporate practices which has allowed her to see a vast range of eye conditions.
 
Han enjoys hearing funny anecdotes from her patients. On her days off she enjoys hanging out with her little chihuahua.

Bao Han Tran

Simon is an Optometrist who graduated with the first cohort of the Masters of Optometry program
 
He has enjoyed being a community minded health practitioner working with local businesses his entire career. This has allowed him to develop skills in treatment of eye disease and fitting contact lenses, and to get to know local health professionals.
 
He has spent time in both regional and metropolitan Queensland, and continues to be involved with QUT School of Optometry as a clinician. Simon is a current Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia Queensland Chapter committee member. He enjoys hiking outdoors and watching sitcoms, but not at the same time.

Simon Lan

Hi, my name is Edward and I'm a 29 year old optometrist from Brisbane. My main hobbies away from optometry are Latin dance, soccer, snowboarding, skateboarding and surfing. I'm a pretty easy going guy and I like working as an optometrist because I get the chance to meet new people everyday and practice something which in my opinion is both an art form and a science. Hopefully my practice continues to be enjoyable and let me know if you've read my blog because it's always interesting to hear someone else's perspective. Cheers 

Edward Burgin

West End Optometrist

Amanda Edgar BAppSc(Med Rad), BVisSci, MOptom, AFANZAHPE
 
Amanda is an award winning clinical optometrist that is therapeutically endorsed with a special interest in co-managing eye disease, contact lenses, children’s eyecare and vision therapy. With her enthusiasm for optometry Amanda teaches at a local university and is a published author.

Amanda Edgar

BOptom, PhD, GCertHELT, FAAO, FACO, FHEA
 
Luke graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Optometry and PhD and undertook a postdoctoral research fellowship at The University of California Berkeley in 2015. He is a current fellow of the Australian College of Optometry and American Academy of Optometry, and has a special interest in ocular disease and visual function assessment.

Luke Xiang-Yu Chong

One of our fully qualified, casual optometrists.

Geelong Optometrist

Sumi is a therapeutically endorsed optometrist who completed her Bachelor of Vision Science / Masters of Optometry from Deakin University in 2020. 
 
She has a special interest in myopia management through use of therapeutics, spectacles and contact lenses and co-management of eye disease. She is committed to providing patients with the knowledge and tools to achieve their best visual and health outcomes. 
 
As part of team Dresden, she is dedicated to a sustainable and environmentally conscious approach to optics and looks forward to the industry embracing this process.

Sumeyya Cimenoglu

Rahul completed his Master’s of Optometry in 2019 from Deakin University. He has worked with corporate and independent optometry practices throughout Melbourne and Sydney and also completed his clinical residency in Wellington, New Zealand. Rahul has developed a specific interest in Myopia control, through the use of therapeutic agents and contact lenses, as well as co-managing patients with various ocular disease, including Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, with local and surrounding Ophthalmologists.  As part of the Dresden team, Rahul is motivated in delivering the best possible care to his patients. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends!

Rahul Kwatra

Fitzroy Optometrist

Valencia's optometry career began in rural Australia where she became the primary eye care provider for patients with diverse and complex clinical presentations. She is therapeutically endorsed to prescribe medications to treat anterior eye infections, inflammations and also to co-manage glaucoma and post-cataract surgery patients. She has also been trained in foreign body removals.
 
Now back in Melbourne, she is committed to using her clinical knowledge and experience to deliver quality eye care for the city she calls home. She has a keen interest in myopia control, children's vision, amblyopia management and dry eyes. She has been a part of the Glasses for Kids program, a Victorian government initiative to provide vision screening and free glasses to primary school children in disadvantaged areas. 
 
Valencia is also fluent in Bahasa Indonesia.

Valencia Leonie

Rahul completed his Master’s of Optometry in 2019 from Deakin University. He has worked with corporate and independent optometry practices throughout Melbourne and Sydney and also completed his clinical residency in Wellington, New Zealand. Rahul has developed a specific interest in Myopia control, through the use of therapeutic agents and contact lenses, as well as co-managing patients with various ocular disease, including Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration, with local and surrounding Ophthalmologists. As part of the Dresden team, Rahul is motivated in delivering the best possible care to his patients. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family and friends!

Brunswick Optometrist

In an eye exam with us, your optometrist will create a detailed account of your eyes' past and present problems and note the most pressing concerns you have about your eyes and your vision. Your optometrist will then perform a series of measurements and tests in order to ascertain your eyeglass prescription as well as to address any health issues affecting your eyes. All results and findings will be explained and your optometrist will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
 
Contact lenses fittings &amp; teachings are not part of a regular eye exam. For contact lens related concerns, see the descriptions of “Contact Lens Consultation”.
 
Please bring your current glasses and/or contact lenses (if you have any) to your appointment.

Comprehensive Eye Examination

Whether you never wore contact lenses before or you are an existing contact lens wearer who is new to Dresden, this appointment is for you. Starting your journey into contact lenses requires an initial routine eye check before starting on contact lenses. Afterwards, if you have decided to start wearing contact lenses, you will have to learn a few things first.<ul><li>You and your optometrist will decide what type and style of contact lenses are best for you.</li><li>You will learn techniques to safely insert and remove contact lenses.</li><li>You will learn what to expect with contact lenses and how the vision may differ from glasses.</li><li>You will learn how to care for your contact lenses to prevent any possible contact lens related eye issues.&nbsp; </li></ul>After your prescription is finalised, you will be given trial contact lenses to take home or ordered for you before your follow up appointment. A first time wearer's journey into contact lenses involves two follow up appointments on average. Contact lenses usually dispensed after successful trial.&nbsp;

Contact Lens Consultation for New Dresden Contact Lens Users 

If you already have contacts and need an updated script or have questions regarding your contact lenses, your optometrist will collect information about the contact lenses you currently wear, such as what brand you use, how often you wear contact lenses, how comfortable you feel in your contact lenses, etc. If you require a change of script, your optometrist will recommend a trial for your new contact lenses with a follow up appointment before dispensing your new contacts.&nbsp; 
Please bring your current contact lenses and/or your current glasses (if any) to your appointment.

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