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!

Optometrist – BSc(Hons) MCOptom GradCertOcTher

Jonathan Sykes 

Hey, I’m Cat - a therapeutically endorsed optometrist. I have worked in both independent and corporate practices since graduating in 2016. 



I love being part of the Dresden community and am very passionate about their sustainable approach to custom eyewear.I believe that vision care is of vital importance to every person’s future and that looking after our eyes and managing any optical issues are protective of general function, independence and quality of life overall. 



Every person’s needs are different and unique to their own situation. I believe that an individualised approach in looking after your visual health is important - My aim as your optometrist lies in individualised care and providing you with education around maintaining healthy eyes.

Catherine Eskander

Newtown

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.

Optometrist – BOptom(Hons)

Francene Livanos

Newtown North

I’m a therapeutically registered optometrist and have worked in a variety of practices across Australia for 12 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 health. 




 




 
Languages spoken:



<ul><li>Vietnamese (fluent)</li><li>Spanish (basic)</li></ul>

Optometrist – BOptom(Hons) GradCertOcTher

Jane Le

I’m a Rozelle local, and a strong advocate of providing personalised, holistic eye care. 




I graduated from the University of New South Wales with Honours in 2001, and have since worked in various Independent and Corporate Optometry practices across Australia. Working with an innovative company such as Dresden is fantastic, and I am inspired by Dresden’s community minded, sustainable and ethical culture. My postgraduate studies focused on children’s vision and their visual function, but I am also passionate about eye health and the early detection of eye diseases like glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration. 




 
Languages spoken:



<ul><li>Sinhalese (fluent)</li><li>German (basic)</li></ul>

Sydney Pitt Street

Newtown

Newtown North

Rozelle