We value the health of your eyes as much as your aesthetic.
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As much as we are known for our unique and diverse range of eyewear. From our roots, we are a primary optometry clinic. Your eye health is our premium concern. Using the latest, cutting edge equipment in healthcare technology from the basics of highly powered imaging systems to optical coherence tomography, we are pushing the limits for the quality of eye testing in Australia.
As a specialist clinic backed by a fully therapeutically endorsed optometrists, we will always find a solution to any ocular concern that may arise. We are as meticulous with eye health as much as we are with eyewear. Combined with our state-of-the art equipment in-house we are in the perfect position to diagnose and monitor any optical issue, in turn benefiting your general health.
Meet our team of eyecare and eyewear gurus:
Michael Makras
Title: Chief Optometrist/Founder
Background: Founded Optiko in February 2006 after working many years in London as an Optometrist.
Lesser known fact: A little obsessed with travel, and on weekends you will find him on a forest hike or cooking for family and friends.
3 things Mike brings: Over 30 years of experience, a keen interest in dry eye and glaucoma management, an eye for design.
Sarah Guillemain
Title: Optometrist
Background: QUT graduate. Lecturer at QUT and QLD state conferences.
Lesser known fact: Has a start-up company helping women find their perfect wine match.
3 things Sarah brings: Passion for understanding clients. Interests in post concussion syndrome and visual perception.
Dylan
Title: Practice Manager
Background: Dylan has just joined us after 4 years of running multiple optical practices in Melbourne. Originally from Brisbane, he is super happy to be back home.
Lesser known fact: Dylan cannot stop thinking about his brand new baby girl, Charlotte.
3 things Dylan brings: A good laugh, a myriad of optical experience, a welcoming energy.
Karen
Title: Senior Optical Dispenser
Background: Karen has an extensive background in lens manufacturing with Japanese lens lab Hoya.
Lesser known fact: Karen can talk all day about her love for anything feline.
3 things Karen brings: A calm nature, empathetic listener, reliable
Charlotte
Title: Optical Assistant
Background: Charlotte has been with Optiko from day one, and knows the Optiko DNA very well.
Lesser known fact: Charlotte loves cooking and baking vegan treats.
3 things Charlotte brings: An authentic perspective, understanding nature and passion for style
Maria
Title: Optometry Student
Background: Maria is just entering her second year of her Optometry studies.
Lesser known fact: Maria is fluent in Spanish and loves making Mac n Cheese, when she's not burning it!
3 things Maria brings: Enthusiasm for all things clinical, a strong desire to explore what happens in the exam room, super-friendly disposition.
Tylah
Title: Optical Dispenser
Background: Tylah has recently joined the Optiko team from one of the largest independent optometry groups in NZ.
Lesser-known fact: Tylah would live at the beach if she could! She loves it!
3 things Tylah brings: Fun, excitement, and an eye for matching the right personality with the right eyewear.