Principle Optometrist Maria Goudelis is committed to providing quality eyecare to residents living in aged care facilities.
Maria obtained her Bachelor of Optometry degree from the University of Melbourne and has 15 years of experience. To maintain best practice standards Maria regularly attends continuing professional development seminars and is a member of the Optometric Association of Australia www.optometrists.asn.au
Maria works with other optometrists, all of who are registered with AHPRA www.ahpra.gov.au and have the relevant police checks. Copies of their certificates can be provided on request.
How we conduct our eye exams
When visiting, we bring with us portable optometric equipment.
If required, we have two optometrists visiting at the one time.
The initial eye examination takes approximately half an hour. It is best if the residents have with them any current spectacles & a list of any eye drops or medications they may be on.
We provide you with a report for each resident examined detailing our findings and required management. We are also happy to contact their families to discuss the examination findings as necessary.
We usually schedule yearly visits but can also visit your facility as the need arises and can provide prompt service if there is an urgent matter.
The eye health exam, which is important for detecting eye diseases, can be conducted on most residents irrespective of cognitive function, as this does not require any subjective feedback from them. We therefore encourage residents to have their eyes examined, where possible.
Accreditation Our services will assist you in satisfying aspects of the accreditation requirements, as outlined by the Australian Government, through determination of visual function of residents (standard 2.16 on sensory loss, "Standards & Guidelines for Residents in Aged Care Services")