About us

The Practice Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist and Contact Lens Practitioner, located in Logan City Centre, has been dedicated to the health and well-being of your family's eyes for nearly 30 years.

Experience and qualifications of our professional staff:

Stuart Macfarlane Stuart Macfarlane
Stuart Macfarlane graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 1983 and subsequently obtained a distinction in Ocular Therapeutics from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Until 2010 he was a board member of the Optometrists Board of Queensland. Stuart was also in the inaugural group of Queensland Optometrists to complete post-graduate therapeutic certification to allow the use of diagnostic and therapeutic drugs. This has enabled him since 2004 to write prescriptions for eye-drops such as antibiotics and anti-inflammatories for the treatment of ocular conditions such as allergy and conjunctivitis. Prescriptions for glaucoma drops are able to be written in conjunction with a co-management plan with an ophthalmologist. His particular interests are contact lenses, diseases of the eye and ensuring the best fit for your eyewear needs.
Geraldine Reed Geraldine Reed
Geraldine Reed graduated in Optometry at the Queensland University of Technology in 2000. Since then, Geraldine has gained experience in both city and rural practices before joining Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist in 2004. She is involved in the mentoring program for undergraduate students from QUT and supports the district with community talks on eye-care. Geraldine completed her therapeutic post-graduate certification in 2007, enabling her to prescribe eyedrops. Her special interests include diseases of the eye, children’s vision and contact lenses.
Jennifer Vieritz
Jennifer Vieritz graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 1982. In 2009 Jennifer attained her post graduate certificate in ocular therapeutics. In addition to working with Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist in private practice Jennifer is employed as a clinician at the QUT helping to teach students practical aspects of optometry. Combining her interest in ocular disease and therapeutic qualifications Jennifer also works regularly with a Brisbane ophthalmologist. Jennifer enjoys all aspects of Optometry.

 

 

 

 

 


 



 

Helen Flohr
Helen Flohr graduated with honours from Queensland University of Technology in 1996. Helen worked for several years before establishing a locum optometry business in 2008. During this time, she gained wide experience in a variety of practice settings across Queensland. She joined the team at Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist in 2010, and takes pride in her commitment to providing quality eye care.


 

Andrew Brady
Andrew joined Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist soon after graduating with first class honours in Optometry from Queensland University of Technology in 1998. In 2002 Andrew moved to Sydney and worked as a locum optometrist in city and rural practices all across Australia and New Zealand. He was especially active in providing mobile optometry services and eye-care information seminars to residents of aged-care facilities. In 2007 Andrew relocated to Ireland and gained further experience working in an exclusive high-end practice in Dublin. Returning to Brisbane in 2010, Andrew has again joined the team at Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist. He completed his therapeutic certification at QUT in 2011 allowing him to prescribe ocular medications. Andrew is passionate about the health of your eyes and the clarity of your vision.

 

Support Staff

Jane Emery Jane Emery
As our practice manager, Jane has been providing outstanding customer service at Stuart Macfarlane Optometrist since 2007. She is in charge of Customer Service and is a qualified optical dispenser. The experience she has gained in the 25 years she has been associated with optics has been enhanced by the completion of numerous management and optical dispensing courses.
Emily Harris Emily Harris
Emily Harris joined us in late 2009 and is working part-time while studying Graphic Design. Emily has undergone optical dispensing training.  She manages a rock band in her spare time.
Beth McFadden

Beth McFadden
Working part-time while attending university, Beth currently performs front desk reception work as well as administration tasks.  Beth is recently married.

Tamara Holdway

Tamara Holdway
Joining the team in 2010, Tamara is undergoing training as an optical dispenser and handles our contact lens department.


The practice

The practice contains two consultation rooms and a dedicated ancillary equipment room extensively equipped with state of the art instruments including:

  • Zeiss Humphrey computerised perimeter for investigating visual fields
  • Nikon computerised auto-refractor for measuring spectacle refraction
  • Slitlamps for examining the anterior segment of the eye
  • Computerised Medmont C-100 for testing colour vision deficiencies
  • Tonometer for measuring intra-ocular pressure
  • Canon fundus camera for digital retinal imaging
  • Zeiss GDx Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope for early detection and monitoring of glaucoma
  • Zeiss OCT which enables high resolution cross-sectional retinal imaging for
    the comprehensive management and diagnosis of glaucoma and retinal disease, in particular macular degeneration.  Optical coherence tomography enables our optometrists to more readily distinguish between the dry and the wet form of macular degeneration.

Our on-site workshop also means you don’t have to wait for weeks before you can get your spectacles and our purchasing staff always ensure we always have the best ranges of spectacles at lowest prices.