Optometrist

Panoptic Vision is proud to provide independent, locally owned, highly skilled, good value optometry services to the Mid-North Coast.

Panoptic means far reaching, without limits. Our commitment is to provide vision solutions beyond the ordinary. Our treatment model is not just to solve a vision problem but to go further – to enhance visual performance and/ or provide preventative options.

No vision system is the same. No vision need is the same. No patient expectation is the same. We provide customised vision solutions with the time to explain a potential range of options that lets our patients choose what will work best for them and their budget.

Our vision treatment options include ocular health management including referral to medical care as required, spectacles and vision therapy. We also offer full scope Behavioural Optometry. Our Vision Therapy programs assist children’s vision development (turned/lazy eyes and/or vision processing for learning) and adults requiring visual neuro-rehabilitation (most commonly after stroke or after head injury).

To make an appointment phone (02) 6584 8900 or book online at panopticvision.com.au

STAFF:

Natasha Barnard-French – Behavioural Optometrist
After graduating from Optometry School, Natasha Barnard-French then completed a research masters in Neuroscience from UNSW in the area of vision development and learning difficulties in 1998, and received her ACBO fellowship in 2004. For 20 years, this extra training has been actively integrated in her work in specialised children’s vision practices in Sydney, Perth and now the Mid-North Coast. Natasha regularly attends conferences to stay current with the latest research and best practice standards.

Jesse Nixon – Optometrist (Ortho-K)
Jesse completed a Masters of Clinical Optometry at UNSW in 2020, and worked in full-scope and behavioural optometry practices in Sydney before moving up to Lake Cathie in 2022. He has a passion for children’s vision as he himself has needed glasses from a young age and spent many hours in the optometrist’s chair as a kid. He loves to make eye-tests fun and engaging for children of all ages so that no child misses out on the care they need. He is also a member of the Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) and is excited to bring his passion and knowledge of myopia, vision therapy and lazy eye along to the Panoptic team.

Craig Butler – Behavioural Optometrist
Craig has 35 years experience prescribing advanced lens designs and developing innovative vision therapy programmes to enhance the vision performance of infants, children and adults. He has completed Fellowship training and accreditation in Behavioural Optometry with both the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in the USA.

Julie Currie – Vision Therapist
Julie is an experienced Vision Therapist who has completed the OEP (Optometric Extension Program) for Vision Therapy with the Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists. Julie is also an ACBO accredited Vision Therapist with over ten years’ experience. She has also completed Primitive Reflex Workshops and Post Concussion Syndrome education.

Bronwyn Mison – Vision Therapist
Many areas of interest have provided Bronwyn with the opportunity to gain qualifications and employment in various industries. Her life experience includes graphic design, communication, public relations, chaplaincy and teaching. Her current role as a vision therapist allows her to combine previous experience with new skills to help children and adults with vision and learning difficulties. Bronwyn enjoys the opportunity to provide personalised care to patients and their families, developing individual programs in consultation with the Panoptic Vision team.

Joel Moorehead – Qualified Optical Dispenser
Joel moved back to the area in 2020 after living in Vancouver, Canada for 8 years. He is a qualified Optical Dispenser in both Australia and Canada with over 10 year’s experience. Before starting his career in the optical industry, Joel also completed the Diploma of Early Childhood Services and has lots of experience working with children.

Sarah Drinkwater – Optical Dispenser
Sarah was born in Port Macquarie and grew up in beautiful Bonny Hills. She has over 10 year’s experience optical dispensing and loves helping people find their perfect frame! On weekends you can find Sarah camping, birdwatching or catching a good band. Sarah is an animal lover and lives in Port Macquarie with her husband, twin stepsons, silkie chickens and cat.

Tash Dorr – Qualified Optical Dispenser
I grew up on a farm in rural South East Qld originally, lived on the Gold Coast for 9 years where I worked in Early Childhood before shifting professions to Optical Dispensing and obtaining my Cert 4. I’ve lived and adventured in Perth for a year and now excited to be back on the East Coast.

MAKING APPOINTMENTS:

Phone (02) 6584 8900 to make an appointment.