VISIQUE GREERTON OPTOMETRISTS

Keith qualified in Optometry in 1982 at Auckland University and spent the next five years working in New Zealand, Australia,  and the United Kingdom.

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Settling in Tauranga, he developed an interest in preventing and improving vision problems, rather than purely compensating for poor sight. He is one of the few New Zealand graduates from the Optometric Extension Program Foundation (OEPF) Clinical Curriculum in Behavioural Optometry. This specialisation in all areas of vision has led to Visique Greerton becoming a referral centre for all aspects of learning-related vision problems.

"Our patients benefit from a unique skill set to solve vision problems which is unavailable elsewhere in Tauranga."

Away from work, Keith is a volunteer lifeguard at Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club and stays fit running and open water swimming. 

Brenton graduated from Auckland University with a Science Degree in 1989 and his Optometry Degree in 1992. 

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He worked in Nelson and Queensland (with locumships around New Zealand and Australia) before returning to New Zealand and settling in Tauranga in 1997. An interest in children's vision led him to embark on postgraduate training at the University of New South Wales where he completed a Graduate Certificate in 2007. He has also completed the OEPF Clinical Curriculum in Behavioural Optometry, and is a member of the Australian College of Behavioural Optometry (ACBO) and the Neuro-optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA).

Outside of work, Brenton enjoys reading, cooking, growing edibles and armchair cricket, with activities such as running, geocaching, Bokwa and biking keep him active.

Tony worked with Dollond and Aitchison (one of the UK's biggest optometrists) for 32 years before moving with his family to Tauranga in 2008.

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At Dollond and Aitchison he worked in a number of roles including as a full time contact lens optician, branch management and regional management. Tony is married with two sons and two granddaughters. Tony is a big sport fan, mostly cricket, golf, rugby and motor sport. During summer you can find him umpiring local cricket matches for Bay of Plenty Premier Cricket. He also enjoys getting out and walking his dog and takes every chance he gets to go flying in his friend's gyrocopter! He's rather fond of red wine, blue cheese and pizza straight from his very own wood fired pizza oven.

When it comes to his job, Tony is passionate about finding the perfect eyewear for every client and enjoys having such a wide range of great quality products to choose from at Visique.

"It's amazing seeing a child with poor sight react to a whole new world of vision when they put their glasses on for the first time", says Tony. 

Jae is new to the area and is currently studying to become our newest Dispensing Technician. She loves to cook, especially for friends and family, and enjoys foods loaded with fresh flavours.

Jae has three children, three dogs, and a cat, which keep her life active and full of laughter.

She's loving her new role at Visique Greerton and gets so much joy from making a difference in the lives of our customers and feeling their gratitude.

Celeste and her partner re-located to Tauranga twenty-three years ago from Taupo. They love the opportunities here to spend family time at the beach, to go fishing or to get stuck into some art and craft. Their two children are now fully grown (19 and 23) and are embarking on their own adventures. 

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She enjoys food or drinks shared in the company of great friends and also the chance to explore new flavours (even cocktails!)

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But what Celeste is most passionate about is living life to the full and staying real! Being true to herself is really important and her personal mantra is to maintain a sense of humour at all times. 

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Of her role she says, 'I love seeing the near miracles that are performed on a daily basis. It's fantastic to watch people's lives being improved through the introduction of specialist services.'

Lyn originally hails from the UK but has been living in our beautiful country for 14 years now. She loves travelling, spending time with friends, and walking. She also enjoys a good Indian or Chinese dish paired with a lovely rosé or sauvignon blanc.

Lyn and her husband have a seven-year-old border collie cross whom they claim is the laziest sheepdog ever! He enjoys his daily walks but you'll most often find him sleeping or eating.

Lyn loves seeing people experience their ‘new vision’ when they get their new glasses and suddenly become aware how big a difference it makes. A few years back Lyn worked for another business in the optometry industry, her knowledge and experience helping customers with their vision is what makes her a great asset to our team.