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!
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.
Tracey McKenzie
Practice Co-ordinator
I have been with the practice since 2004 and my role encompasses all of the functions in the business. I select the spectacles for the store, handle merchandising (specialising in strategically placed window dressing) and marketing, training our team on lenses and what frame would suit a patient. Outside of my work commitments I love reading, travelling and spending time with my family.
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.
Jeanene Towler
Optical Assistant
I've been with the business since 2011 and have learnt all aspects of reception and dispensing, from customer service and reception to frame selection and lens choice. Trouble shooting, problem solving and administrative tasks are all part of my day to day role. I also enjoy cooking and gardening, art, history and personal fitness.
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.
Nancie Schipper
Social Media Manager
My role is to develop the digital marketing for Penry Routson Optometrists, which involves creating and posting weekly content on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. When I'm not working, I play music, teach instrumental lessons to primary aged children and walk my dog!
Mylee Collins
Receptionist
Since joining the Penry Routson team, my role has included all facets of reception & administration whilst liaising with patients, customers, suppliers & health practitioners. When not at work I enjoy managing our local Not For Profit organisation the Diabetes Resource Centre Inc which supports families living with Type1 diabetes & raising my three gorgeous girls.
