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MICHAEL HARE Michael is widely recognised within the profession and the Gold Coast community, as a superb clinician who cares deeply for his patients visual welfare. For many years, he has acted as a part-time consultant to Vision Australia to aid in the care for the Gold Coast's visually impaired population. Michael has special interests in low vision care, ocular disease and its treatment and clinical photography. He loves the technological advances in eye care and enjoys offering his patients the latest diagnostic technology such as GDX laser nerve scans, OCT retina scans, corneal topography or digital retinal photography.
In his spare time, Michael enjoys playing touch football, travel, being a mad Collingwood supporter, eating out, and spending time with his wife and three children.
Awards Queensland Optometrist of the Year 2002
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GARRY BORMANN After graduating from QUT in 1980, Garry worked for two years in a large and very busy optometry practice in Western Australia. This gave Garry invaluable experience in the fitting of speciality custom made contact lenses. This extensive initiation into the world of contact design and fitting left Garry with a love of contact lens fitting that has never been lost. In 1982, Garry returned to the Gold Coast and joined the Visions by Brian Job Optical team, where he was eventually promoted to Partner. In clinical practice, Garry has developed a keen interest in eye disease management, particularly glaucoma, dry eyes and allergy. With two school age daughters, Garry also enjoys managing problems in children's vision. In 1986 Garry returned to university to complete his Diagnostic Drugs Certificate. In 1995 he completed the SUNY ocular therapeutics certificate through QUT. Garry recently joined his partner Michael Hare in becoming legally qualified to write prescriptions for the management of a wide range of eye conditions. In 2006 he completed the QUT Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics. Over the years, Garry has also acted as a clinical consultant to the optical industry, participating in many clinical trials and research of new contact lens products and lenses. He has also lectured on new product releases to the profession. In January 2007, Garry was invited to travel to Texas, USA, to inspect the laboratories of one of the worlds leading ophthalmic pharmaceutical companies, and attend seminars detailing their current product development of innovative new treatment options. In the community Garry's presidency of the Southport Rotary Club involved raising funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind. He has also served the Southport Volunteer Coast Guard as a member of the weekend rescue crew, and contributed articles on sunglass performance for boaties for their member's magazine. Qualifications:
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ANDREW BOWDEN Since graduating from QUT in 1995, Andrew has worked in private practice on the Gold Coast and New Farm in Brisbane.In 2001 he returned to Visions, and became a partner in January 2003. Andrew usually consults at Treetops and Tweed, with occasional visits to other branches. His professional interest is providing quality primary eyecare to his patients, with special interests in ocular disease diagnosis and management, and contact lens practice. Andrew has been fitting continuous wear silicone hydrogel contact lenses since their launch in 1999, and he has sub-specialities in multifocal contact lenses and specialty custom contact lenses including correcting keratoconus and Ortho-K vision correction therapy. He underwent specialty training in Ortho-K in 2004. Andrew loves offering his patients the latest options in eyecare. Andrew completed the SUNY Ocular Therapeutics course in 1997, a post-graduate qualification in business management in 2002, and several short courses through the Australian Institute of Management. He served as a clinical supervisor at QUT from 1998-2000. Andrew also acts as a consultant to the optical industry, having participated in the clinical trials of Purevision Toric, Soflens Multifocal, and Purevision Multifocal for Bausch and Lomb. In November 2007, he attended an industry focus group in Adelaide, to assist Transitions Optical in developing optometrist education programmes. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, listening to music and attending live shows, travel, spending quality time with family and friends, cooking and eating out, reading, politics, watching cricket, rugby and basketball, and fishing. Qualifications:
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BRIAN SCHAFFER
Brian graduated in 1979 from university in Brian is a regular attendee at conferences throughout the year to keep abreast of the many developments in this challenging area of eye care. Brian also completed a Therapeutic drugs course in 1993 through Uni NSW and the Pensylvania College of Optometry.
In 2006, Brian decided to scale back his involvement in the Visions group and retired from the partnership. He continues to practice fulltime however, and enjoys devoting himself solely to patient care. He is available to consult from
In his spare time, Brian enjoys sport, keeping fit, travel and outdoor activities, music and good food with friends.
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CELIA BLOXSOM
Graduating with first class honours from QUT in 2000, Celia Bloxsom entered private practice in Southside Brisbane in December that same year. After six months, craving challenge and a chance to follow her developing interests, she joined an inner city
Her reputation for fitting contact lenses earned her a place as a supervising clinician at the
Celia’s local reputation in contact lenses and international recognition in orthokeratology, as well as her delight in general practice, has made her a wonderful addition to the Visions by Brian Job family and she is in turn ‘delighted to be working in such a supportive and friendly environment’. Qualifications:
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JONATHAN McCORRISTON Jonathan joined Visions in 2007 after graduating from QUT in 2006. After a previous working life that included stints in managerial roles and 7 years as the proprietor of his own business, Jonathan made the decision to return to University with the aim of becoming an optometrist. He was able to successfully complete his degree as a mature age student while juggling family life with two young children.
Jonathan’s professional goals are to provide quality eye care and help his patients better understand what goes on with eyes and vision and how to preserve them. As a new graduate he is developing his interests in all areas of eyecare, however he already enjoys the challenges of helping the vision impaired with visual aids, management of glaucoma, contact lens fitting, and binocular vision training for children and youth. This latter interest is reflected in his membership of the Australasian
Jonathan comments, “As a new graduate I am enjoying building relationships with my new patients. Already there are many who ask specifically to see me and appreciate the comprehensive eye examination and thorough explanations offered.”
Visions certainly appreciates having such a committed professional join our team.
Outside of work, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his growing family, playing bass trombone in the Salvation Army band, cycling, kayaking, and a passion for British cars such as the original Mini, MGB, and other BMC products.
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IAN DOLAN Ian graduated from QUT in 1974 and worked in Brisbane for six months. He then moved north to Mackay and joined Hartleys, becoming a partner in the practice in 1977. In 2004, Ian joined Visions on a part-time basis, consulting Thursdays and Fridays at Southport Park . Ian enjoys all aspects of optometry including management of eye disease. He brings a wealth of experience to Visions and his patients. Qualifications:
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SUZANNE EFRON Suzanne graduated with a BSc (Honours) in Optometry from the University of Manchester in 1986. She has worked in private practice including specialist contact lens practices in Manchester and Cambridge , and has supervised undergraduate contact lens and refraction clinics at the University. In 2001, Suzanne worked for Visions during a twelve month sabbatical on the Gold Coast. On her return to the UK , Suzanne became a Research Optometrist at the University of Manchester . In this capacity she examined patients on clinical trials for the contact lens industry, published four scientific papers and presented her work at conferences in the US, UK and Australia. Suzanne is a past Chairman and Treasurer of the Northern Optometric Society and has been a member of the British Contact Lens Association since 1989. Suzanne has just completed a Masters degree in the field of aberration control with soft contact lenses. She has also been accepted as a question writer for the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ) overseas registration exams. Suzanne moved permanently to Australia with her family in 2006 and rejoined Visions in a part time consulting role. We are proud to have an acknowledged expert in the contact lens field as part of our team.
BRETT DRURY
Brett graduated with first class honours from QUT in
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LAUREN KIM Lauren recently joined the Visions team as a part-time consultant optometrist at Southport Park. She moved to the Gold Coast from Sydney in 2007 to undertake first year studies in a Bachelor of Medicine at Griffith University. Lauren graduated from optometry at Uni NSW in 2005. She joined the clinical team at the Victorian College of Optometry for a six month stint, before a further six months at a private optometry practice in Sydney. In July 2006 Lauren joined a volunteer team of ICEE optometrists for a trip to provide eyecare to the disadvantaged in Sri Lanka.
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