Neilsen De Souza

Neilsen, alongside Nikole, is a third-generation De Souza optometrist. He completed his Bachelor of Vision Science at UWA and Bachelor of Optometry UNSW (Honors Class 1) in 2003. Outside of the family practice, Neilsen has dedicated a large part of his career to ensuring everyone has access to eye care. He has trained over 700 optometrists and 40 educators in 17 countries spanning almost every corner of the globe. These educators have subsequently taught 40,000 eye care professionals. He has also helped develop and manage over 400 vision centres around the world and established research and education institutes in China and India – so thousands of people who once couldn’t access eye care, now can. Neilsen has shared his knowledge by publishing research papers and presenting at major conferences around the world, including the recent WHO World Report on Vision 2019. Neilsen is a consultant to the Fred Hollows Foundation, a Senior Business Associate at nthalmic, a Board Member and a Deputy Chair of Global Hand Charity, Program Partner Advisory Panel at Perth Eye Foundation and a Board Member at his children’s school. When Neilsen isn’t at the practice or ensuring those in need have access to care, you will find him at home with his lovely wife Kay, their three adorable children and their dog Bailey…sneaking a glance at the score of any sport being broadcast.