Natasha Barnard-French - Behavioural Optometrist.
Natasha graduated from optometry at UNSW in 1993 followed by a research masters (MSc) in the neuroscience of vision development and specific learning disorders such as dyslexia. She moved to Perth to work in specialty children's vision practices to help hone her clinical skills and experience. 5 years, a wedding and a 2 year old daughter later, Natasha received her fellowship from ACBO (Australiasian College of Behavioural Optometry).
10 years later Natasha found herself back on the east coast with 2 young daughters for what was supposed to be a 3 month visit to her parents in Laurieton.
She has been happily settled in Laurieton since 2010.
Natasha is committed to providing quality vision assessment and solutions to people of all ages, and has a particular passion for assisting children with vision related learning difficulties. In whatever spare time she can find, Natasha enjoys playing flute in the local orchestra and playing the piano to accompany her daughter playing the violin.
Craig Butler - Behavioural Optometrist. BOptom FACBO FCOVD.
Craig has 35 years experience prescribing advanced lens designs and developing innovative vision therapy programmes to enhance the vision performance of infants, children and adults.
He has completed Fellowship training and accreditation in Behavioural Optometry with both the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO) and the College of Optometrists in Vision Development (COVD) in the USA.
He is excited to join Panoptic Vision to incorporate the newly emerging scientific principles of brain neuro-plasticity for improving vision-related brain functions. He will be working with our team on regular days to make these skills accessible for anyone interested to improve the way they see.
Julie Currie - Vision Therapist.
Julie is a mum of four and has lived in the Camden Haven since 2003. She began working as a vision therapist with Natasha in 2012. Julie has completed 2x35 hour OEP (Optometeric Extension Program) courses as well as being trained by a fellow of ACBO (Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry).
Julie is passionate about all aspects of children's learning and development. She specialises in helping children reach their potential by improving their visual processing skills through a range of vision-related fun activities and tasks programmed in eight week blocks.
Gemma Harris - Qualified Optical Dispenser.
On securing employment in the optical industry, along with two small children, Gemma went on to complete her Optical Dispensing qualification through OTEN. Gemma is passionate about finding the right Lens and Frame combination for your lifestyle in this beautiful part of the world.
Sarah-Jane Cross - Optical Assistant.
Sarah-Jane has been in the optical industry for 5 years now inbetween being a busy mobile travel agent. Her passion for fashion brings a modern eye to the practice and her bubbly personality will welcome you through the door.
Suz Burtenshaw - Dip. Early Childhood. Vision Therapy Assistant.
Suz moved to the area in 2010 from living overseas. Suz had been working as an Early Childhood Educator for 8 years completing her Diploma of Early Childhood Services before joining us at Panoptic Vision. Suz is currently studying Vision Therapy and working closely with Julie our Vision Therapist to continue her passion of working with children. Suz is also working front of house on our reception.
