Meet our team

Susan Callahan Principal Optometrist

Sue has been practising for over 25 years in a wide variety

of settings, both in Australia and Canada. She enjoys every aspect

of optometry, but especially taking care of people with a holistic approach and diagnosing and treating ocular disease with a special interest in dry eye. She has a strong refractive surgery background, working with ophthalmologists and directing a laser surgery clinic in Canada. She enjoys building. strong relationships with the community, including allied health professionals, GP's and Ophthalmologists.

Outside of Optometry, Sue enjoys spending time with her husband and 4 children: playing tennis, swimming, cycling and triathlon.

Shyan Frendo Dispenser/Manager

Shyan has 30 years of experience in the optical retail industry, that has seen customers follow her far and wide. She knows how to find the perfect fit & will not rest until she has found you the pair of glasses you have been dreaming of!!Shyan is full of effervescent personality which is customer focused. Her strengths lie in eyewear fashion trends, customer service, marketing and visual merchandising. She has a very successful and extensive retail career, comes naturally to everything she does. Her love of life is contagious. Whether it be people, fashion, music or food she embraces life with enthusiasm and style.

Dr Kusal Panditharatne Optometrist

Kusal grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After completing a Bachelor's degree in science, he found his true passion in Optometry and completed his education at the University of Melbourne. Kusal has a keen interest in all aspects of optometry,

but particularly with managing ocular disease, paediatric eye healt and dry eyes. Outside of optometry, Kusal is a keen cricketer, passionate Essendon Bombers fan and loves to be running or hiking as much as he can.

Luke Yong Optometrist

Luke graduated from the University of New South Wales in 2015 with honours and a double degree in Optometry and Science. With nearly 10 years of experience in independent optometry, he is passionate about providing the best patient care and customer service. Luke practices full-scope optometry and is keen to take the time to address and solve any of your eye concerns: vision related, red eyes or dry eyes. A therapeutically endorsed optometrist, Luke has the additional qualification to prescribe eye drops for the treatment of eye conditions and diseases.

Outside of work, Luke is a keen outdoors and sports person, Luke tries to keep active and is involved in social sports teams playing soccer as well as snowboarding during winter