Fremantle

B.Sc Optom

Caroline is Perth born and bred, and went to Melbourne to study for her optometry degree. On her return to Perth in 1992 she began working at Abernethy Owens Optometrists. Caroline spent two years on the WA Optometry Association Council early in her career. She is currently undertaking the Ocular Therapeutics studies and will soon be qualified to prescribe medicated eye drops for certain eye conditions.

Her main interests are in contact lens fitting, particularly Keratoconus and more complex cases. Caroline enjoys seeing people of all ages and finding the best visual solutions for her patients. The constant improvements in technology for detection of eye disease is keeping her challenged and excited about patient eye care.

Caroline has two daughters and enjoys reading and travelling. Caroline consults at our Fremantle and Kardinya practices.

B. Optom; Ophthalmic Medicines Presciber

Shermaine completed her Bachelor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2011. This included completion of Ocular Therapeutics requirements allowing Shermaine to prescribe medicated eye drops to treat certain eye disease. She has an interest in all aspects of optometry, in particular Shermaine enjoys keeping up to date with the latest technology and imaging equipment which assist in the early detection and management of eye diseases such as diabetes, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Shermaine looks forward to providing comprehensive and tailored eye care solutions for all her patients and their families.

Shermaine consults at our Fremantle practice.

B.Optom; B.VisSci; PGDipAdvClinOptom; PGCertOcTher

Born and bred in Perth, Gavin completed a Bachelor of Vision Science at UWA before relocating to Melbourne to complete his Bachelor of Optometry Degree. Following this he completed Postgraduate qualifications in Advanced Clinical Optometry and Ocular Therapeutics allowing him to treat various eye conditions with topical medicines. He has developed an aptitude in complex contact lens fitting for various corneal conditions including keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, post-corneal graft and other irregular corneas. He is also highly experienced in Orthokeratology (Ortho-k) and Myopia Control. Gavin loves solving peoples vision related problems and making a positive difference in their lives.

As an Honorary Teaching Fellow of the University of Auckland Gavin provides mentor and teaching services to Bachelor of Optometry students on their practical placements in their final year of study. Gavin Consults between our Floreat and Fremantle practices.

Kay Shih

B.Optom

Born and raised in Sydney, she completed her studies in a Bachelor of Optometry on home soil in 2003. Kay started out with Abernethy Owens as a graduate before moving back to Sydney and taking some time off to start a family. Kay is back in the thick of it now, enjoying the challenges that come with raising a family and maintaining a work-life balance.

As an Optometrist, Kay's main focus is on her patients health and eye care. Along with finding the best visual solution for each individual patient, Kay also has a keen interest in contact lens fitting and making day-to-day life easier and more convenient for all those she sees.

Kay consults from our Fremantle practice.