Ed Hardy Tattoo Eyewear in Store Now

Ed Hardy is the hottest designer brand in Hollywood right now and we are excited to be able to offer this unique designer style to Gold Coasters. We have the latest sunglass collection in store now. Look out for the new optical range in the coming weeks.

Ed Hardy joins our other designer brands including Fendi, Guess, Gant, CK, Wayne Cooper, Leona Edmiston, Collette Dinnegan, Dior, Gucci, Escada, Bluemarine, Chopard, Cazal, Maui Jim, David Lawrence, Jag...the list goes on and on!

There is no excuse not to look great in the latest eye wear styles. Visit your nearest branch now to see what's hot.

What Have Our Optometrists Been Up To?

Michael Hare recently visited Sydney as the Gold Coast representative for the launch of a national education campaign to highlight the risks of Glaucoma to patients. Keep your ears open for our new "media star" early in March 08 as Mike educates Gold Coasters on the importance of thorough eye exams to prevent vision loss due to this terrible disease.

Celia Bloxsom was extremely busy in late 2007 as she studied for her Graduate Diploma in Ocular Therapeutics. She achieved outstanding results in her theory exams, and will spend time early in 2008 performing practical clinical training with local ophthalmologists, before sitting her final exams. This will bring our number of optometry staff able to write prescriptions for eye medications to three.

All our optometrists regularly attend continuing education seminars to ensure we know about the latest advancements in eye care. In 2007, our optometrists attended the Qld Vision Conference in Brisbane, SRC Eye Conference in Melbourne, The International Contact Lens Society conference, and the Eye Centre Conference along with countless other short seminars, and of course our own regular in-house meetings and training sessions.

Want to know the latest in eye care? Ask one of our optometrists!

Latest Digital Technology

In the second half of 2007, we invested in the latest technology in diagnostic equipment. The practice purchased the amazing OCT scanner which is able to detect microscopic changes in the retina and optic nerve, ensuring sight threatening conditions such as Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration are detected and monitored at the earliest stage to ensure prevention of vision loss. This ground breaking technology was previously only available in specialist clinics at very high cost, but Visions is proud to be able to add the technology to its previously available GDX Optic Nerve Scanner. Even better the group decided this should be available to patients at about 1/5 the cost you would pay at a clinic.

NINE Digital Retinal Cameras were also purchased so that every Visions location is able to photograph and monitor the long term health of your eyes. This means that every Gold Coaster from Runaway Bay to Tweed Heads has access to this technology. Our latest branch at Mudgeeraba will have its camera installed soon.

Who will benefit? Everyone! But especially those patients with Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, Diabetes, vascular disorders including blood pressure, retinal disorders, outdoor workers at risk of sun damage, and anyone with a family history of any of these conditions.

Make an appointment at one of branches today and ask your optometrist to give you the ultimate eye health check-up.

Visions hits 10 stores

Visions are proud to announce the acquisition of the Eye Guys Mudgeeraba to take the number of practices in the group to 10. This location services the eye care needs of the many Visions patients in the Mudgeeraba/Tallai/Bonogin area.

We are very pleased that one of the original owners of the practice Courtney Bowen has agreed to stay with the practice as its optical dispenser. Patients will love Courtney's infectious laugh and expert advice when choosing their eyewear. Leena Pathaja also joins our optometry team, and is available to provide her expert advice to patients Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Come and visit the new store at Bell Central Shopping Plaza, 2 Bell Place Mudgeeraba or phone us on 5522 7316.

Meet Our Bloggers

Our Bloggers are... Michael Hare, Celia Bloxsom, and Andrew Bowden.

MICHAEL HARE
Queensland Optometrist of the Year 2002, Michael commenced practice with Brian Job Optical in 1977 after graduation from QIT in 1975. A councillor for the Qld Div of the Optometrists Association Australia for 20 years, Michael served as State President from 1992-1994. He further served as National Vice President from 1994 -1999. Michael has travelled widely, both in Australia and abroad, in numerous activities aimed at raising the profile of Optometry. He has lectured, been a clinical supervisor at QUT and has published widely in the optometric literature. He has been a member of the prestigious Australian Optometric Panel for 20 years, and via this acts as a consultant to the optical industry in the development of new products and ideas.

CELIA BLOXSOM
Graduating with first class honours from QUT in 2000, Celia Bloxsom entered private practice in Southside Brisbane in December that same year. Celia’s local reputation in contact lenses and international recognition in orthokeratology, as well as her delight in general practice, has made her a wonderful addition to the Visions by Brian Job family.

ANDREW BOWDEN
Since graduating from QUT in 1995, Andrew has worked in private practice on the Gold Coast and New Farm in Brisbane. In 2001 he returned to Visions, and became a partner in January 2003. Andrew usually consults at Treetops and Tweed, with occasional visits to other branches. His professional interest is providing quality primary eyecare to his patients, with special interests in ocular disease diagnosis and management, and contact lens practice.