Book with Vision Michael Hare Eyecareplus Optometrist - Paradise Point

The Hare family name has a long association with Southport. Grandfather (Bert) Hare was a local identity in the 50’s and 60’s. He conducted a small electrical business in Nind Street until the late 60’s. Michael’s father RC (Bob) owned holiday accommodation in Labrador until the 90’s. Michael completed his schooling on the Gold Coast and graduated from university in 1975. Queensland Optometrist of the year 2002, Michael commenced practice at the 17 Nerang Street Southport location of Brian Job Optical in 1977. In 2010 he became sole owner of both this site and the Benowa Gardens practice. A councillor for the Queensland Division of Optometry Australia for 20 years, Michael served as Gold Coast representative for many of these. He served as State President from 1992-1994 and National Vice President from 1994-1999. Michael has travelled widely both in Australia and abroad in numerous activities aimed at raising the profile of Optometry. He has lectured, been a clinical supervisor at the School of Optometry, QUT and has published widely in optometric literature. He continues to offer external training placement opportunities for University undergraduate Optometry students. He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1997 and has completed the 1993 Pennsylvania College of Optometry Ocular Therapeutics course and received a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics from QUT in 2006. Michael is a member of the Contact Lens Society of Australia, The National Vision Research Institute, The Australian College of Optometry and Optometry Australia. Member of the Australian Optometric Panel sees him called upon by both the optometry profession and optical industry to provide professional advice and guidance in many optometry related matters. Michael has special interests in low vision care, contact lenses, ocular pathology and clinical photography. He is a previous international ocular photography competition winner. International humanitarian aid missions have seen Michael provide his optometry skills to the people of Western Samoa, Yap in the Federated state of Micronesia, Truk, Pohpei and Kosrae. A keen runner much of Michael’s little spare time is spent trekking remote Gold Coast hinterland trails. He is the manager and sponsor of the Misfits touch football team now past its 50th season in Gold Coast competition. He’s been married to Maree for over 25 years and has three adult children.

David completed his Bachelor of Optometry degree at QUT in Brisbane in 1990 and is a member of the Optometry Association of Australia. He has worked in private practice on the Gold Coast since 1990, In the year 2000 he opened the ground-breaking co-management optometry practice, Vision Optical on the ground floor of the Vision Centre Gold Coast. In 2022 he decided to merge his patients with Michael Hare’s Eyecare Plus stores. David has forged a reputation for guiding patients through the many options available in managing their eye care needs from customised glasses to advanced eye surgery. He has also been involved in immunology research programs and compliance testing in the sunglass industry. David grew up on the Gold Coast and his family have ties with the local community dating back to the 1940’s. Outside of work David is kept busy with his growing family, love of fishing, photography and his long association with Surf Life Saving.

Annyck is a therapeutically qualified optometrist with a passion for managing ocular disease and dry eye. After graduating from QUT in 2008, then completing post graduate therapeutic qualifications in 2012, Annyck then gained her Advanced Certification in Children’s Vision from the Australian College of optometry in 2019. Annyck has a broad clinical experience that includes working across independent optometry, corporate optometry and with ophthalmologists in private practice. She has special interests in post-surgical ocular management, dry eye therapy, glaucoma management, children’s vision, myopia control, ortho-k and soft contact lens fitting, especially in children. In Annyck’s words: “Since being fitted with contact lenses at 13 myself, I have a huge appreciation for the freedom and confidence that this allows children.” Annyck is a life-long learner, constantly excited by the advances in technology in our profession. A great example is the advent of modern imaging equipment that allows us to provide the highest level of care for our patients through early detection. When Annyck is not revelling in all things optometry, you can find her paddle boarding, walking and listening to podcasts or teaching/practicing pilates at her local neighbourhood studio. We know you’ll love the care and attention Annyck provides to help manage your vision and your eye health.

Eleanor completed her Bachelor of Optometry Degree at QUT in Brisbane and has since worked in a diverse range of communities including regional NSW, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast and Townsville. Eleanor then returned to university to complete a Post Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics in 2008 to prescribe medicines to treat eye disease. These further qualifications led to work in ophthalmology practice and, therefore, Eleanor has a particular interest and knowledge in the management and treatment of ocular pathology for over 13 years. Eleanor commenced work with Vision Michael Hare at the new Burleigh location in November 2019 and also continues her role as a Clinical Optometrist in Ophthalmology. Eleanor’s experience, in conjunction with the state of the art equipment at Burleigh, enables a comprehensive consultation to test for ocular disease as well as various retinal issues. Having worked on the Gold Coast since 1996, Eleanor has a loyal following. Outside of work, Eleanor enjoys fitness and running. Eleanor and her husband are very proud of their young adult children.

Jonathan McCorriston joined Visions in 2007 on graduating from QUT in 2006. After a previous working life including retail and manufacturing managerial roles and 7 years as the proprietor of his own business, Jonathan made the decision to return to University with the aim of becoming an optometrist. Jonathan has a passion for quality eye care. He loves helping his patients understand their vision and look after their eye health. This passion was recognised in August 2010 when he received the Eyecare Plus Professional Recognition Award “for achieving the highest standards of practice”. This included further training at the Essilor University in Paris in multifocal spectacle lens designs and application. We were justly proud of this recognition of Jonathan’s dedication. Whilst studying optometry Jonathan developed an interest in specialty contact lenses. This includes orthokeratology, the practice of providing a custom designed retainer lens that the patient only wears while they sleep each night. Jonathan pursues excellence in this specialty and has many happy patients enjoying clear vision all day with no glasses on contact lenses in. Jonathan says “I love the look of sheer joy when a patient finds they can see after removing their contact lenses.” Jonathan has completed further training to register as a CASA Designated Optometrist. Jonathan also provides care for low vision patients and vision training when required for children with eye teaming difficulties. Away from optometry, Jonathan has been the Bass Trombonist and Band Master for the Salvation Army Band at Southport for many years and recently joined the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra. Jonathan and Julie, his wife of 21 years, have three children.