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Hi I’m Ally, I have been an Optometrist at The Eye Collective since 2021. Before graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2019, I completed my overseas clinical placement in OMNI Eye Services in New Jersey and volunteered in Sri Lanka. This humbling experience truly allowed me to understand that I can make a difference in the world by making things better for each individual patient that I see. After graduating, I worked in a well reputed independent Optometry clinic in the South Gippsland area for 1.5 years. Where I gained more experience and knowledge in the management of various eye diseases and ocular emergencies, prescribing therapeutics, children’s eyecare and myopia control Being short sighted for 15 years, I have always had a passion in myopia control and help slow down children’s progression for both vision and eye health reasons. I am currently in the process of completing my Advanced Contact Lens course to enable me to provide the best options to my patients. I take pride in delivering holistic care to each patient by taking the time to understand their needs and lifestyle. I’m also passionate in helping our global citizens who have recently moved to Australia to understand our unique eyecare system and make the most out of it.

Sashini joined the practice in January 2003. At university, Sashini took up an overseas extension placement and worked in the ophthalmology unit in Kandy General Hospital in Sri Lanka. She gained valuable experience in a large range of pathology that would normally have taken years. Since graduating, Sashini has worked in private practice developing her expertise in behavioural optometry and contact lenses, including Orthokeratology. In 2005, Sashini completed the University of New South Wales Masters Unit in Behavioural Optometry. She is a member of the Optometry Association of Australia. Sashini has also achieved a qualification in refractive laser surgery co-management. She is fluent in Tamil and Sinhalese. Sashini is a member of the Stonnington Symphony Orchestra playing violin and piano. She is a member of the Victorian Music Teachers Association and currently teaches piano.

Adrian studied at the University of Melbourne completing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Vision Science. He completed his degree in Optometry in 2009. In his final year Adrian spent a month doing clinical optometry in Mexico where he was able to gain broad experience in eye pathology. In 2015 Adrian has been a clinical supervisor for undergraduate optometry students at the University of Melbourne. He is a member of Optometry Australia, The Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry and the Contact lens Society of Australia. Adrian has a special interest in Behavioural Optometry and advanced contact lens fitting including Orthokeratology. He is currently studying for the masters unit in Behavioural Optometry at the University of NSW. Outside of work Adrian enjoys travel, golf and keeping fit.

Norman graduated from University of Melbourne in 1984. He has always worked in private practice and since 1986 has managed his own large independent practice in Dandenong. Norman has qualified as a Fellow of the Victorian College of Optometry. He has also done extensive study to complete the University of New South Wales Masters Unit in Behavioural Optometry and the Fellowship of the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists. While practising in all areas of optometry, Norman has developed specialist skills in the area of functional and developmental aspects of vision as well as learning related vision problems and specialist contact lens fitting. He gives presentations regularly to optometrists, educators and associated professions at conferences and professional development seminars. Since 2010 Norman has been involved in the Sumba Eye Program. This overseas Aide program sees a team of eyecare professional’s travel to the Indonesian Island of Sumba. They provide much needed eyecare including glasses and surgery. Outside of work, Norman enjoys spending time with family and friends. He also enjoys his regular Golf game.