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Meet The Team

Api Balakrishnan

Api Balakrishnan

Optometrist

Masters of Clinical Optometry, Bachelor of Vision Science

Api started practicing in 2022 in the regional town of Dubbo, where she had the opportunity to immerse herself in the community and gain valuable experience in optometry. Outside of work, Api loves being out in nature and trying new things— whether it’s exploring new hobbies or just discovering a hidden hiking spot, and spending time with her family.

Vinita Nand

Vinita Nand

Director / Principal Optometrist

Masters of Optometry, Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics

Vinita has been an Optometrist for over 20 years and still loves what she does! She has completed her Masters course specialising in Contact lenses and Behavioural Optometry. Her special interests lie in eye diseases, specialised tnts, and children’s vision. Vinita is very passionate about giving her patients the best level of care she can. She has travelled to Nepal and Mongolia to help with eye camps at remote villages and orphanages which has been a very rewarding part of her career. Vinita also has 3 children and a puppy which keeps her very busy.

Wendy Brickwood

Wendy Brickwood

Optical Dispenser Trainee

Wendy is new to the optical industry. She joined our team in July 2022 after spending 19 years in various retail industries. She is currently working towards her Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing and has a strong passion for customer experience and our social media platforms. When Wendy isn't taking care of her teen daughter, she likes to listen to music, read and socialise.

Alice Calleja

Alice Calleja

Optical Dispenser

Alice has been in the optical industry for 34 years. She is a qualified optical dispenser. Alice has a wide variety of technical skills obtained over the years through many practices. Alice thoroughly enjoys the process of styling each patient and helping them to explore outside their comfort zone. When Alice isn't at work, she likes to attend yoga classes, shopping and collecting jewellery.

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