Central Vision Optometry’s Tui Homer (nee Russell) was Taranaki born and raised. She became a qualified Optometrist via studies at the University of Auckland. Over her years of study and training, she gained a Bachelor of Optometry with Honours. Moving forward, she then went on extramurally, to gain a certificate in Ocular Therapeutics. This qualification allows Tui the rights to prescribe eye medication, and treat anterior segment disease.
Tui’s other passions, when not in the consulting rooms at Wanaka Lakes Health Centre, include mountain biking along the beautiful Wanaka trails, snowboarding the local mountains, and the occasional (humorous) attempt at long course triathlon.
Tui’s love for Wanaka and it’s people budded in 2007 when she moved here for a winter and has been here ever since.
Jan Whyte
Position: Optical Assistant/Buyer Hobbies: Shopping, walking, reading and listening to music Background : Jan is one of the teams key people. She has a wealth of optical experience recently moving to sunny Wanaka from the deep south of Invercargill. We are lucky to have her and she is a guru when it comes to finding the perfect frame for you.
Lisa Rodger
Position: Optical Assistant/Accounts Hobbies: Watching great movies, watersports and travel Background: Lisa is our newest recruit but comes from a extensive health background. She loves helping eye care patients and is our smiling bubbly assistant.
Katie Bennetts
Katie is an import from the metropolis of Queenstown, head hunted by Tui for her thorough eye exams, friendly personality, and passion for working with children.
When not gazing into people’s eyes, Katie enjoys the great outdoors especially hitting the white stuff on a bluebird day.
