Principle Optometrist Maria Goudelis is committed to providing quality eyecare in a supportive and child friendly environment.
Maria obtained her Bachelor of Optometry degree from the University of Melbourne in 2001. To maintain best practice standards Maria regularly attends continuing professional development seminars and is a member of the Optometric Association of Australia www.optometrists.asn.au
Maria is registered with AHPRA www.ahpra.gov.au and has the relevant police checks. Copies of the certificates can be provided on request.
How we conduct our eye exams
When your facility, we bring with us portable optometric equipment and require a room to conduct our eye examinations.
We allow adequate time for the initial consultation to ensure all aspects of visual function and eye health are thoroughly assessed.
For school and aged care home visits we provide a vision report for each student/resident examined. We are also happy to contact parents/next of kin to discuss the examination findings as necessary.
The paediatric eye examination
Paediatric eye examinations are tailored to meet the needs of school aged children. We assess all aspects of your child's vision to ensure that their visual system is at its optimum for classroom learning. The initial eye examination includes:
* A questionnaire for parent and/or teacher to be completed before the eye examination
*Distance vision testing including refraction (how the eyes are focussing)
*Near vision testing
*Binocular vision assessment (how the eyes work together)
*Depth perception
*Colour vision testing
*Eye muscle movements
*Ocular motor skills assessment
*Eye health assessment
Most learning occurs through visual cues, with research finding a connection between visual abilities and academic achievement. Children may have good distance vision on the letter chart, yet may still experience difficulties due to problems with near vision or binocular vision disorders which strain the visual system. These conditions can affect the visual performance of a child, leading to reading, writing, spelling and board work difficulties. It is important that children have their eyes examined regularly in order to identify vision problems early before they impact learning.
Eyecare professionals recommend eye examinations every 2 years with follow-up as necessary to ensure optimum visual function and eye health.
