Louise Kowalski

Louise is the newest member of the Options Eyecare team – starting in the role of Principal Optometrist in May 2024. Louise grew up in Brisbane and completed a science/business degree at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2008, graduating with first-class honours and a university medal. She later returned to university to complete a Masters of Optometry degree at QUT in 2016, graduating with distinction and a university medal, as well as several awards for clinical performance. She has worked at several independent optometry practices in Brisbane, and has recently returned from a two-year role at a practice near Queenstown, New Zealand. Louise has worked as a clinical supervisor at the QUT Optometry Clinic, and has also served on the Optometry Australia QLD/NT board and the Cornea & Contact Lens Society of Australia QLD board. Louise has particular interests in contact lenses (including ortho-k), myopia control, dry eyes, paediatrics and binocular vision. She prides herself on providing a calm environment for her patients, getting to know them (not just their eyes), and taking the time to explain the information they might need in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. Louise enjoys seeing children for their eye tests, and tries to make their eye test as fun (and not scary!) as possible. Louise is therapeutically qualified and can prescribe ocular medications for conditions such as glaucoma and eye infections. Louise has fond memories of family holidays in the 90s at Mooloolaba and Maroochydore, and loves being able to now call the Sunshine Coast home. When not at work, Louise enjoys hiking, kayaking, baking, and spending time with her husband Matt (also an optometrist) and their mini-Groodle at the beach.