Justin Durkin

Optometrist

B.Optom(UNSW) Grad.Cert.Oc.Therapeutics(QUT)
Justin opened Durkin & Black Optometrists with Sara in 1998. The first practice was at Wilsonton where Justin still practices, followed by Grand Central a few years later.

Justin practices general optometry with special interests in ocular diseases and therapeutics, along with orthokeratology, contact lenses and children’s vision.

Away from work, Justin has interests in golf, cycling and skiing. Justin’s main activities are chasing three active kids from one sports ground to another.

Member Orthokeratology Society Oceania, Member ACBO, Masters Module of Behavioural Optometry (UNSW)

Sara Black

Optometrist

B.App. Sci (Optom) MACBO
Sara has been an optometrist since 1992, when she graduated from QUT in Brisbane. She loves life in Toowoomba and has three children, a husband and two dogs who keep her busy. Sara is like many of her fellow optometrists and requires vision correction; she loves to mix it up with contact lenses and funky spectacles! In her free time, Sara enjoys reading, travelling, walking her dogs, playing with her kids, trivia nights and experimenting in the kitchen.

Sara has completed her fellowship in behavioural optometry and has now been appointed to the exam board in this field. She completed her Masters in Behavioural Optometry in 2000.

Sara’s special interests are in vision-related learning difficulties, contact lenses and binocular vision. She also assesses and diagnoses eye pathology, using our state of the art equipment including retinal photography and OCT. Please call us or send an email if you’d like any further information on behavioural optometry and vision therapy.

Benjamin Gambrill

Optometrist

B.Vi.Sci
M.Optom (QUT)
Ben joined us in early 2015 after completing his Bachelor of Vision Science and his Masters in Optometry at QUT in Brisbane in 2014. He enjoys all aspects of optometry, but has a particular interest in ocular diseases, therapeutic optometry and contact lenses. Ben is based primarily at our Wilsonton Practice alongside Justin Durkin.

Outside of the practice, Ben is a keen bass guitarist and enjoys reading and movies.

Lauren Cocks

Optometrist

BAppSci. (Optometry) Hons. And Grad Cert. Ocular Therapeutics.

Lauren joined our Redbank Plains team in 2017 after five years experience in our Toowoomba stores, totaling over 15 years’ experience in the optical industry. She is a therapeutically qualified optometrist and enjoys all aspects of her profession but has a special interest in paediatric optometry, contact lenses and the wonderful areas of ocular pathology.

Outside of work Lauren enjoys singing in a community choir and spending time with her adorable dog.

Jacinta McInnis

Optometrist

B. Vi. Sc Optom

The lovely Jacinta joined our team in 2004. Jacinta takes care of the whole family, striving for clinical excellence in patients of all ages. When away from the practice, Jacinta has four children who keep her on her toes!

Janelle

Practice Manager

Janelle has been an important member of our Durkin & Black team since 2002. She takes great pride in customer satisfaction and enjoys seeing the changing trends and fashions of eyewear.

Janelle takes great care when selecting eyewear with our patients, ensuring that their choices are suited both aesthetically and to their lifestyle needs. Janelle’s favourite eyewear collection is Coco Song.

Angela Thiess

Practice Manager

Ange joined our practice in 2008, coming from a health and fitness background and has also completed her Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing. She is passionate about helping our patients with any need they may have and can recommend appropriate products to suit each individual’s lifestyle.

When not working hard both on the floor and completing background work, Ange takes time out to play netball and go camping with her family and young daughters.

Jessica

Optical Dispenser

Jess comes to Eyecare Plus Redbank Plains with over 14 years optical experience and holds her certificate IV in Optical Dispensing. She combines her in-depth technical knowledge with a real passion for customer service to create an outstanding journey for everyone who visits our practice.

Jess is dedicated to finding the perfect pair of frames for each customer and sees everyone’s personal eyewear needs as a unique and enjoyable challenge. Jess has two small children who keep her busy when she is not working.

Josie

Optical Dispenser

After over 30 years in the optical industry, you know you are in safe hands with Josie. Both Josie and her husband are in the optical industry, so dispensing knowledge is something she lives and breathes! Josie forms a key part of our Redbank Plains team and enjoys assisting our clients to find an optical solution to suit their lifestyle needs.

Shannon

Optical Assistant

Shannon joined our five-star team at the beginning of 2018, with several years in a customer service background.

Although somewhat new to the optical industry, Shannon is enjoying developing her knowledge of optical dispensing and eye conditions.

Shannon loves the bold, statement pieces of the Prada range!

Lily

Optical Assistant

Lily forms a key part of our Grand Central team, after joining us in 2018 with twelve months experience in the optical industry. Lily goes above and beyond to ensure that choosing your glasses will be a fun and exciting experience. Lily’s favourite range is the vibrant Ronit Furst range; she loves finding the personalities that can compliment the bright pieces.

Lexie

Optical Assistant

Lexie is our newest dispenser at Grand Central. Joining our five-star team after working in allied health industries for several years. Lexie goes above and beyond to ensure our customers are styled with stunning eyewear. Her favourite collection is our heritage Prada range.

Sam

Optical Assistant

Sam spends time at both of our Toowoomba practices, forming a key member of our five-star dispensing team.

Sam keeps our wheels turning behind the scenes and enjoys helping our clientele of all ages find an optical solution. Sam loves the story of the our luxury Furla range, exclusive to our Grand Central practice and the classic pieces it showcases.