Our Optometrists conduct concise examinations and explain the findings to each patient and ensure that any vision needs are addressed appropriately, because of this any problems may be detected as early as possible and treatment can commence straight away.
We have a passion for vision and how it affects people at all different stages in their lives. Our quality services and advanced optical technology is designed to meet the needs of all out patients from infants to young children to adults to help them maintain a better quality of living. We want to encourage parents to use our services for children to help them learn and grow.
Our holistic approach, utilising behavioural optometry and vision training techniques aids us to be able to suggest and implement solutions that will improve our patient’s quality of life.
Simon Routson
Principal Optometrist
I'm proud of the work we do and the help we can give our patients. Being in this business for more than twenty years, optometry has allowed me to literally improve people’s lives with the best vision outcomes and the best ways to see well. Outside of work hours I enjoy playing with and restoring classic cars, along with running a Friesian horse stud with my wife Katrina.
Victor Liu
Optometrist
I chose to become an optometrist as I have always known I wanted to do something within the health services sector. Optometry was the natural choice because of the importance of our sight. In my spare time I love being outdoors, love to read, enjoy acting, playing tennis and swimming. I recently graduated from Melbourne University as a Doctor of Optometry but I am also qualified as a laboratory technician and in optical dispensing.
Melissa Ung
Optometrist
I knew Optometry was for me after experiencing my first pair of glasses at a young age. I enjoy my role in paying it forward by helping others in improving their sight whether it be through glasses or managing their ocular health. Outside of work I love traveling, playing tennis and experiencing good food!
Merry Chen
Optometrist
Optometry brings me joy as I am able to provide people with their clearest vision possible, whether it be through glasses, vision therapy or managing their ocular health. In the final year of my Doctor of Optometry course, I undertook a four-week clinical placement on the Phelophepa healthcare train which provides low-cost healthcare services to rural communities across South Africa. The highlight of my experience was seeing how a simple pair of reading glasses literally changed these people’s lives. Outside of work, I love spending time with my friends, family and pets, going to the gym, enjoying good food and travelling.
James Mitchell
Optometrist
I chose to study Optometry as I wanted to be able to help people with their health, and vision is such an important part of everything we do. I spend most of my spare time at the beach or training and playing basketball for the Warrnambool Seahawks.
Melissa Harrop
Operations Manager
Joining the team in 2017 my role is varied, but generally my duties include, managing quality assurance programs, human resources, monitoring existing processes and analysing their effectiveness; and creating strategies to improve productivity and efficiency. Outside of work I enjoy working in partnership and bonding with my horses as well as being a netball tragic.
Vicki Rantall
Camperdown Practice Manager
I have been with Penry Routson since 2006 and enjoy running the Camperdown Practice as a “one woman show”. The role in Camperdown requires all aspects of looking after patient needs from reception through to frame selection and all other tasks required. When not at work I love spending time with family and friends, cooking and reading.
Luke Jephcott
Senior Dispenser
Having been in optics for over 20 years, I'm still passionate about helping people find the best solution to their eyecare and fashion needs. The technology available is cutting edge and the fashion is ever evolving. Outside of work I am really active and I run, go to the gym, surf, swim, cycle and play cricket.
Pam McNeil
Optical Assistant
I have been with Penry Routson since 2014 and my role requires a broad knowledge of a wide variety of tasks including reception and customer service assisting with queries and advice on frame and lens selections, scheduling and arranging appointments, liaising with patients, other practitioners and health providers. When work is finished I recharge by being with family and friends, keeping fit / going to the gym, walking and Zumba, gardening and holidaying.
Maria Sully
Optical Assistant
Since joining the team in 2014 I have had various roles from making appointments to greeting patients, assisting with frame selection and knowing patient’s requirements for correct lens selection. I love to sew, spend time at the beach, read and enjoy having all the family together around the dinner table. I am also a cat lover.
Barry Rantall
Laboratory Technician
My role since 2014 has included ordering lenses, cutting and edging them to fit to frames and undertaking repairs for patient’s eye wear. When not working in the lab, I enjoy gardening, reading, listening to music and kayaking.
Liz Walters
Optical Assistant
Since joining in 2017 my role within the practice is making appointments, patient enquiries, frame adjustments and whatever other tasks come my way. Outside of work hours I love spending time with family and friends, going to the gym and playing with my dog.
Bek Law
Receptionist
I joined the team in April 2019 as a receptionist. When I'm not working I like to challenge my skills in photo restoration using Photoshop. I also enjoy baking for friends and family.
