Docklands Eyecare
Why choose us?
Why choose us?
Docklands Eyecare is a community-focused optometry practice providing comprehensive eye care for patients of all ages. The service offers professional eye examinations, vision assessments, and ongoing eye health monitoring, supported by modern diagnostic equipment and experienced clinicians. Docklands Eyecare is committed to delivering personalised, high-quality care in a welcoming and accessible environment, working closely with patients to support long-term visual health and wellbeing.
Why we chose to be independent?
Why we chose to be independent?
We are proud to be an independent practice so that we can offer high quality goods and services, supply quality frames and lenses, and grow a professional eye health practice that delivers exceptional eyecare. It also allows us to offer long appointment times so that we can spend quality time caring for our patients.
What we love about Docklands?
What we love about Docklands?
Docklands is a growing cultural hub with a diverse mix of people - local residents, office workers, tradesmen and international travellers. We have been a part of the Docklands community for 10 years and enjoy the relationships we have built as we provide exceptional eyecare to all.
Clinical services
Practice facilities
Optometrists
Sue Callahan
Sue is our principal optometrist and owner of Docklands Eyecare, and very proud of the community-based eyecare practice she established 10 years ago. She has over 30 years of experience in Optometry especially in the area of laser vision correction, dry eye and contact lenses. For a number of years she managed a laser vision centre in Canada as well as worked with one of Melbourne’s renowned laser surgeons. Her interests include contact lenses, dry eye and ocular disease.
Sophie Holmberg
Sophie completed her post-graduate Doctor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2016. She has a passion for all areas of optometry, and has particular interests in emergency eyecare, diabetic eye disease and dry eye disease. Since graduating, she spent time working in rural Victoria before deciding to travel all over Australia for work, gaining experience in many different areas of optometry. She loves helping patients find the perfect solution for their personal visual requirements. Outside of optometry, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and planning her next holiday.
Kusal Panditharatne
Kusal grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After completing a Bachelor's degree in science, he found his true passion in Optometry and completed his education at the University of Melbourne. Kusal has a keen interest in all aspects of optometry, but particularly with managing ocular disease, paediatric eye health and dry eyes. He is known for his friendly, professional manner and is dedicated to the utmost care of patient's eye health. Outside of optometry, Kusal is a keen cricketer, passionate Essendon Bombers fan and loves to be running or hiking as much as he can.
Giving back
Our practice has developed a strong community presence with involvement in the local chamber of commerce, and strong relationships with the GP's, Chemist and local traders.
Clinical services
Optometrists
Sue Callahan
Sue is our principal optometrist and owner of Docklands Eyecare, and very proud of the community-based eyecare practice she established 10 years ago. She has over 30 years of experience in Optometry especially in the area of laser vision correction, dry eye and contact lenses. For a number of years she managed a laser vision centre in Canada as well as worked with one of Melbourne’s renowned laser surgeons. Her interests include contact lenses, dry eye and ocular disease.
Sophie Holmberg
Sophie completed her post-graduate Doctor of Optometry at the University of Melbourne in 2016. She has a passion for all areas of optometry, and has particular interests in emergency eyecare, diabetic eye disease and dry eye disease. Since graduating, she spent time working in rural Victoria before deciding to travel all over Australia for work, gaining experience in many different areas of optometry. She loves helping patients find the perfect solution for their personal visual requirements. Outside of optometry, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, and planning her next holiday.
Kusal Panditharatne
Kusal grew up in the south-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. After completing a Bachelor's degree in science, he found his true passion in Optometry and completed his education at the University of Melbourne. Kusal has a keen interest in all aspects of optometry, but particularly with managing ocular disease, paediatric eye health and dry eyes. He is known for his friendly, professional manner and is dedicated to the utmost care of patient's eye health. Outside of optometry, Kusal is a keen cricketer, passionate Essendon Bombers fan and loves to be running or hiking as much as he can.
Giving back
Our practice has developed a strong community presence with involvement in the local chamber of commerce, and strong relationships with the GP's, Chemist and local traders.