About us
Welcome to Eyes & Optics
Eyes & Optics is an established independent Optometrist servicing the local Bass Shire Since 1990. We are well known and trusted for providing professional, quality and affordable eye care. Unlike many optometrists, most of our spectacles are made on premises, ensuring a fast turn over and a high quality product. We are committed to your ongoing eye health and helping you find the perfect pair of spectacles.
Thank you South Gippsland for allowing us to care for:
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About us
The Eyes & Optics Difference
State Of The Art Technology
We utilize state of the art technology to provide you with the best possible care during your comprehensive eye examination. Our technology allows for early detection and diagnosis for optical eye health.
In store lens laboratory
The ‘one size fits most’ technology doesn’t always apply, this is why most of our spectacles are made on the premises. This is old school and for very good reasons…. one of the fastest turnovers in the industry and tighter quality control!
30 years experience & still going strong
After meagre beginnings in a renovated miners cottage in 1990, we have grown into an experienced purpose built building with 7 highly qualified and friendly staff.
The local difference
At E&O we make it easy for you. We have Medicare online to refund your rebate and HICAPS to access your private health insurance. The architecturally designed building is wheel chair friendly, we have online appointment bookings and a night safe if after hours pick up is necessary. Our onsite lens grinding facilities results in quicker turnaround.
Premium product range
We pride ourselves on stocking the best quality lenses, frames, contact lenses and sunglasses. We have sourced frames from around the world with both function and fashion in mind. All of our ranges have a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Sharing our knowledge
For more than 20 years, we have been involved in educating the next generation of optometrists and sharing our knowledge with others in the Optometric community. Our involvement is though mentoring, hosting final year students and giving lectures & talks.
About us
Our Team
Lead by experienced Optometrist Malcolm Gin, we are a friendly and highly qualified team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants. From an initial examination, to finding the perfect pair of glasses, contact lenses or the right advice, our team is here to help you.
Malcolm Gin
Optometrist
Malcolm established Eyes & Optics in Wonthaggi in 1990. He has been involved with teaching University of Melbourne Optometry students for over 25 years. He was in the first cohort to gain therapeutic endorsement in 2000 where he travelled to Boston, USA to complete the clinical component. His major interests include ocular disease and their therapeutic management and comanagement with Ophthalmology. He has delivered webinars & lectures for post graduate Optometrists & in 2020 will be involved with a series of lectures on retinal emergencies for Optometry Victoria. When not working he loves being in the garden, being with his family or otherwise riding his bike along the beautiful South Gippsland roads.
Kusal Panditharatne
Optometrist
Mei Ou
Optometrist
Mei arrived in Australia to study optometry at the University of Melbourne after completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto. Mei was born in Germany and grew up learning to figure skate in Canada. Her interest in contact lenses began at the age of 9 when she lost her glasses out on the ice rink whilst competing at a figure skating competition. In her spare time, she loves running on the bush trails nearby or curling up with a good book.
Michele
Practice Manager
Michele is our Practice manager. She has been involved with Eyes & Optics since 1996 although she did have 12 years on the Sunshine coast during the 2000s. Michele is efficient, approachable and capable. She is our resident chef, often surprising us with culinary delights for morning tea and has recently built a new home which has kept her busy finishing it off as well as establishing a new garden.
Karen
Spectacle Maker
Karen is another longstanding employee who started her career at Eyes and Optics in 2005. She started originally as our receptionist and completed the RMIT Optical dispensing course in 2009 and is officially our spectacle maker. Karen’s attention to detail, precision and no fuss manner make her ideal for the exacting job of crafting spectacles. Karen was born in Wonthaggi and often comments on the progress during her lifetime. She loves being a Mum and enjoys family time most of all.
Marci
Receptionist
Marci is our Northern hemisphere connection. Marci hails from Toronto and is a mad keen sports fanatic. She is an enthusiastic Raptors supporter and was ecstatic when they won the NBA final in 2018. Marci has a warm infectious personality who only sees the good in people. Meeting Marci just makes everyone’s day better. When not at work you can often find Marci & her family exercising & enjoying the beaches around Cape Paterson.
Amber
Receptionist
About us
Our Team
Lead by experienced Optometrist Malcolm Gin, we are a friendly and highly qualified team of Optometrists and Optical Assistants. From an initial examination, to finding the perfect pair of glasses, contact lenses or the right advice, our team is here to help you.
Malcolm Gin
Optometrist
Malcolm established Eyes & Optics in Wonthaggi in 1990. He has been involved with teaching University of Melbourne Optometry students for over 25 years. He was in the first cohort to gain therapeutic endorsement in 2000 where he travelled to Boston, USA to complete the clinical component. His major interests include ocular disease and their therapeutic management and comanagement with Ophthalmology. He has delivered webinars & lectures for post graduate Optometrists & in 2020 will be involved with a series of lectures on retinal emergencies for Optometry Victoria. When not working he loves being in the garden, being with his family or otherwise riding his bike along the beautiful South Gippsland roads.
Kusal Panditharatne
Optometrist
Kusal grew up in the South-Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After completing a Bachelor of Science, Kusal found his true passion in Optometry and completed his education at Melbourne Uni. With a keen interest in the co-management of patients with other health professionals and a love of the great outdoors, Kusal was excited to be heading down to Wonthaggi. Outside of Optometry, Kusal is an eager cricketer and aims to find the best Vanilla Slice in the Gippsland region.
Mei Ou
Optometrist
Mei arrived in Australia to study optometry at the University of Melbourne after completing an Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Toronto. Mei was born in Germany and grew up learning to figure skate in Canada. Her interest in contact lenses began at the age of 9 when she lost her glasses out on the ice rink whilst competing at a figure skating competition. In her spare time, she loves running on the bush trails nearby or curling up with a good book.
Michele
Practice Manager
Michele is our Practice manager. She has been involved with Eyes & Optics since 1996 although she did have 12 years on the Sunshine coast during the 2000s. Michele is efficient, approachable and capable. She is our resident chef, often surprising us with culinary delights for morning tea and has recently built a new home which has kept her busy finishing it off as well as establishing a new garden.
Karen
Spectacle Maker
Karen is another longstanding employee who started her career at Eyes and Optics in 2005. She started originally as our receptionist and completed the RMIT Optical dispensing course in 2009 and is officially our spectacle maker. Karen’s attention to detail, precision and no fuss manner make her ideal for the exacting job of crafting spectacles. Karen was born in Wonthaggi and often comments on the progress during her lifetime. She loves being a Mum and enjoys family time most of all.
Marci
Receptionist
Marci is our Northern hemisphere connection. Marci hails from Toronto and is a mad keen sports fanatic. She is an enthusiastic Raptors supporter and was ecstatic when they won the NBA final in 2018. Marci has a warm infectious personality who only sees the good in people. Meeting Marci just makes everyone’s day better. When not at work you can often find Marci & her family exercising & enjoying the beaches around Cape Paterson.
Amber
Receptionist
Amber is our newest member, recently joining our team as a receptionist. Born in New Zealand and lived most of her life in Queensland, she now calls Victoria home. Amber is passionate about customer service and creating a pleasant and enjoyable experience for all. Outside of work, she loves exploring the beautiful South Gippsland sights and spending time with her new kitten.
About us
State of the art technology
Eyes & Optics has a simple mantra in making sure that on your biannual consultation new technology will be part of your visit. We invest in our state of the art technology both in the consulting room and the optical laboratory. We aim to enhance your vision by using the latest technologies to detect and diagnose underlying eye conditions such as glaucoma and macula degeneration as early as possible.
Some of our most recent advancements:
EIDON
Retinal scanning with best resolution which has superseded digital camera imaging. It has the capacity to penetrate through dense media such as corneal scarring or cataracts.
OPTOS
Optos has revolutionised how we view the back of the eye as it takes a 200 degree retinal scan, through a 2 mm pupil in 1/20th second. Perfect for assessing Diabetic, hypertension, trauma and retinal detatchment disease.
Zeiss Cirrus OCT 500
Zeiss Cirrus OCT is an instrument capable of scanning below and within the retina and is an essential diagnostic instrument for optic nerve disease such as Glaucoma and all macular disorders. It also has the capacity to determine corneal thickness, helping in the diagnosis of Glaucoma.
HUMPHREY VFA
This Visual field machine is considered the Gold standard in Ophthalmology. It is essential in Glaucoma, stroke and neurological management as well as assessing capability for patients to hold a private motor vehicle licence.
SLIT LAMP DIGITAL BIOMICROSCOPY
Allows magnified images of the front surface of the eye to be documented which has helped the diagnosis and treatment of corneal ulcers, lid disease and foreign body management.
EIDON
OPTOS
Zeiss Cirrus OCT
SLIT LAMP DIGITAL BIOMICROSCOPY