Bayside Optometry Team

After growing up on a cane farm in North Queensland, Hayley moved to Brisbane to study Optometry at Queensland University of Technology. She returned to the north in 1994 after completing her studies to commence her working life. Initially, Hayley worked for an independent optometrist and then moved over to the corporate world. In 1997 she followed a nice boy (who she ended up marrying) to the wilds of North West Australia. It was during this time she became involved in Indigenous eye health, visiting remote communities around Kununurra and Katherine and her interest in the effects of diabetes on the eye was fostered.

In 2000, Hayley returned to Townsville and spent the next nine years working in Indigenous eye health. Throughout this time she gained extensive experience in the management of chronic eye conditions including diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

In 2013, Hayley, back in Brisbane and with four kids at school, was looking for her next challenge. When Paul and Cecile, the previous owners of Bayside Optometry, decided to retire she leapt at the opportunity to own her own practice and the rest is history. More recently, Hayley has completed further study and was awarded with “Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics” qualifications which means she can prescribe medications to treat eye disease, infections and inflammations.

When not caring for Bayside's eyes Hayley enjoys sailing, playing the piano, walking on the esplanade and standing on the sideline cheering on her kids in their many sporting, dance and musical endeavours.

Alison graduated with honours from Queensland University of Technology's Bachelor of Applied Science (Optometry) in 2005. Looking for a challenge she moved to Mackay for her first role as an optometrist where she gained valuable experience in the management of eye disease.

In 2008 she moved back to Brisbane for a short stint in the corporate world before taking a position in a behavioural optometry practice. Alison joined Bayside Optometry in 2016 and appreciates the passion that the team has for eye health and the ability to utilise the high end optical technology available within the practice for her patients.

Alison has a particular interest in children’s vision. She has completed the Paediatric Optometry Clinical Education Program and is formally aligned with Children’s Health Qld and the Qld Children’s Hospital under the Paediatric Optometry Alignment Program.

Away from work Alison has two young children at home that keep her on her toes.

Megan graduated with Honours from Queensland University of Technology’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Optometry) in 1996. She commenced her career in a practice with a Developmental Optometrist before taking up a position as Principal Optometrist in a practice in Wynnum for three years. Megan was appointed to a position on the council of the Contact Lens Society of Australia in 1997 until 2003.

After ten years in corporate optometry, Megan has been involved in the care of pre- and post-operative eye surgery patients with her role as Clinical Optometrist for a refractive eye surgery practice. Megan is now Senior Optometrist at Bayside, where she offers a full scope of optometric care to each patient, and can cater to her particular interest in contact lenses.

Recently, Megan has completed further study and was awarded with “Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics” qualifications which means she can prescribe medications to treat eye disease, infections and inflammations.

In her spare time Megan loves dancing, art, snow skiing and tennis, but most of all she loves spending time with her family.

Sue has had more than 25 years experience in the optic industry. She gained her dispensing qualifications in the mid 90’s as multifocal lenses were entering the market and has made it a passion to keep up to date with latest lens technology ever since. Originally from North Queensland, she continued working for the corporates when she moved with her family to Brisbane in 2005.

In early 2015, after 18 years in the corporate world Sue joined the Bayside Team. She enjoys the daily satisfaction of being part of an experienced team offering the best eyecare to her patients. She particularly enjoys being able to dispense a great frame and recommending the best lenses to suit customers’ needs.

When not at work, relaxing with her daughters and their families in the great outdoors takes priority. Sue loves keeping fit with early morning runs, and enjoys wining and dining with good friends.

Liz joined our team in August 2017 and came with a wealth of customer service experience.

Liz especially enjoys assisting our patients with frame selection. She loves seeing the impact when the right frame for the right person not only meets their optimum vision requirements but also positively enhances their overall sense of self. In her spare time, Liz loves crafts such as crochet, knitting and sewing, however with a household full of males she finds it a challenge to find time!

Rumour also has it that she is a whiz in the kitchen.

Emma has an extensive background in administration within medical, accounting and engineering firms. Her bright smile and joyful manner will make you feel right at home.

When she is not at work ensuring our patients are being looked after, you'll find her travelling, cooking up a storm or exploring Queensland with her husband and twin daughters. As a keen coffee lover, Italy is on her Bucket List!

Hamish is the newest addition to the Bayside family. As a surf-fanatic, when he’s not studying medicine or serving our locals, you might find him up or down the coast, gone with the waves.

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