floreat@abernethyowens.com.au
B.Optom; B.VisSci; PGDipAdvClinOptom; PGCertOcTher; FIAOMC
Born and bred in Perth, Gavin completed a Bachelor of Vision Science at UWA before relocating to Melbourne to complete his Bachelor of Optometry. 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 expertise 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 and is the first Fellow of the International Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control in Western Australia.
Gavin is a lecturer and a member of the academic team at the University of Western Australia delivering the Doctor of Optometry program. Gavin loves solving people’s vision related problems and making a positive difference in their lives.
Gavin Consults between our Floreat and Fremantle practices.