About Us

Joint orchestrator of our company, Jac became an Optometrist to deliver first class eyecare to South Australians, and earnt herself First class honours in the process.

She has always held our company to a world class standard, bringing together our Optometrical care and ensuring we had the latest lenses available. When not in the consulting room Jac is particularly fond of Paris, and travels to the International Frame fairs whenever possible.

She is frequently found with one of her five grandchildren.

Nai holds a Bachelor of Optometry from UNSW, and has been a member of Optometry Australia and the Australian College of Behavioural Optometrists since her graduation in 2004. She is a firm believer in lifelong learning, and is undertaking the Optometric Extension Program Foundation Clinical Curriculum. She has a strong interest in Paediatric care and often co-manages with Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and specialist reading tutors to get the best outcome most efficiently for our youngest patients. Nai also heads up our outreach program, visiting schools and child care centres within our catchment areas to provide on site eye testing and education to parents and staff alike.

Having worked “everywhere from Goolwa to Berri” upon graduation, Nai works with you to understand your individual requirements, from occupational demands to lifestyle options, delivering a tailored examination that leaves you with a better understanding of your eye health and visual status, as well as explaining your available management and treatment options.

When not in the consulting room Nai is most often found on a family adventure with her four young children, or helping out in their classroom.

Allan has been serving the Gawler and Northern suburbs community for over 20 years. He has a professional interest in ocular pathology and paediatric optometry.

He is a standing member of the Professional Standards Board and a Clinical Supervisor at the Deakin University School of Medicine’s Department of Optometry . He takes a keen interest in mentoring Optometry graduates in their first year of practice.

Out of the consulting room Allan enjoys spending time bushwalking and is a member of the ScoutsSA ‘Bushwalking Team’ that trains Scout Leaders in hiking skills. He further participates in the Youth arm of Scouting as the Three Rivers District’s ‘Program Advisor’ to the Scout Troops of that District.

He is also a Life Member of the Gawler Amatuer Swimming Club and former SwimSA Official and Board Member.

Jeff, originally from Fiji, graduated from a Bachelor of Optometry with Honours from the University of Auckland in 2002. After graduating, he moved to Adelaide in 2003 and has been providing care to Adelaide’s inner south and working with us ever since!

Wanting to broaden his knowledge, Jeff completed Orthokeratology training in 2008 and completed his Postgraduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics in 2011 through the University of New South Wales. Jeff has an interest in Glaucoma, Orthokeratology based myopia control, Rigid Gas Permeable contact lenses, Keratoconus and Diabetic ocular disease.

Jeff is an Aviation Credentialed Examiner for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. When not consulting, Jeff can be found hiking, traveling, eating a good meal, or listening to Jazz music.

Emma is the newest Optometrist to join the Eyes & Vision team. She completed a Bachelor of Nursing at Flinders University in 2016, during which time she developed a strong understanding of the human body and developed the empathy necessary for the provision of optimal healthcare. Emma then went on to complete a Bachelor of Medical Science (Vision Science), Master of Optometry at Flinders University and is now a therapeutically endorsed Optometrist and a member of Optometry Australia. Throughout her studies, Emma received several awards for academic excellence and leadership and was the recipient of the Paediatric Clinical Optometry Award. Emma has an interest in Paediatric vision and enjoys performing eye testing at schools to help every child reach their full leaning potential. When she is not consulting, Emma enjoys spending time outdoors with a great book and listening to music.

Jonathan completed a Doctor of Optometry in 2017 at the University of Melbourne. Jonathan has a passion for providing quality eye care and has used this passion in both rural and metropolitan communities right across the country.

Jonathan enjoys being able to provide this same high quality eye care to his patients at Eyes & Vision.