John Sweeney
Lead Optometrist and Practice Owner
John has been consulting for two decades and understands the high level of personal care expected at an independent practice. He has a keen interest in all areas of modern optometry including contact lenses, paediatric optometry, glaucoma, diabetic care and therapeutics. John has experience as a clinical instructor for students at the University of Melbourne, Deakin University and UNSW. He has also participated in optometry aid work in Sri Lanka and Vanuatu. John is the owner of Darebin Optical, and is committed to getting the best possible outcome for every patient that walks in the door. Outside of work John is an avid baskeball player and fan, coffee lover and keen traveller. John and his wife Alexandra are kept busy running their independent Optometry practice whilst raising their young daughter Quinn and cat Jennifer. They love exploring Thornbury and the inner North as a family. Dr Flora Hui
Optometrist
Dr Flora Hui has a particular interest in innovative methods to improve patient outcomes in optometry and ophthalmology and neuroprotectants for treating glaucoma. She completed a Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy in fundamental sciences, concentrating on animal models of glaucoma and using the retina as a biomarker for the brain. Dr Flora Hui conducted a world-first clinical trial investigating high-dose nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) as a neuroprotectant in human glaucoma, showing that nicotinamide could lead to early and significant improvements to visual function. In addition, building upon her preclinical work, she was involved in a landmark study investigating the use of hyperspectral retinal imaging to differentiate people who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. |
Rosemary Haikal
Optometrist
Rose has over 20 years experience working in Optometry. She was the manager of the Broadmeadows clinic at the Australian College of Optometry for many years. She loves seeing patients of all ages. She is also fluent in Arabic. Katy Anderson
Optical Dispenser
Katy has been our front of house and Optical dispenser for almost 2 years. Katy has 30 years retail experience with all aspects of retail including management, staff training, merchandising and setting up and opening stores. Her friendly and outgoing personality and her knack for styling are a huge asset to ResSpecs, while her innate fashion sense and retail experience helps with choosing the right frame for each individual. Katy is continuing to add to her knowledge every day and is enjoying immersing herself in the world of optics. Katy is also the coolest team member and works as a DJ on the weekends! |
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