Loucia Calder – Glen Osmond
BAppSc (Optom), GradCertOcTher.
Loucia is an optometrist who has been practising optometry since graduating from Queensland University of Technology in 2002. Over the years she has worked in variety of different scopes of practice including primary eyecare, low vision, contact lenses, neuro-ophthalmic & prismatic work, dry eye management, therapeutic care, and pre & post surgical care.
Loucia is passionate about providing excellent patient outcomes through a multi-disciplinary collaborative approach to patient care with fellow health practitioners including GP’s, Pharmacists, Ophthalmology, Allied Health, etc, with a patient centred approach.
Loucia has worked in both primary health care settings in optometry, the disability sector when she worked for the Royal Society for the Blind, as well as in Professional Services over the years, and is involved in a range of optometry committees. Loucia is passionate about constantly growing and evolving her scope of practice and skills in order to optimise patient care, that in 2004 she underwent a Graduate Diploma in Business with University of Adelaide and in 2013 she completed her Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics through the University of NSW.
Social Interests
In her spare time, Loucia enjoys spending quality time with family & friends, cooking & baking, gardening, craft & arts, and as a “foodie” she enjoys going out for nice meal with family & friends, as well as spending time with her three children.
Memberships
Member of the Optometry Association (Vic/SA Division)
Member of the Optometry State Advisory Board for Vic/SA Division.
Locations
Consulting as an independent health practitioner from Kingswood Eye Centre (and a variety of private practices).
Nahal Saboohian – Glen Osmond
MedSci(VisSc)/MOpt, MClinOptom
Nahal graduated from Flinders University in 2017 and has been working in primary optometric practice since. Upon completing her Masters in Clinical Optometry through the University of Melbourne, she developed a keen interest in glaucoma, specifically in the area of co-management with ophthalmology. She is dedicated to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based eye care.
Social interests
Nahal enjoys spending time with her family, playing the violin, and learning new languages.
Anne Lentakis – Glen Osmond
Anne was endorsed as an authorised Nurse Practitioner in 2006. A Nurse Practitioner is a Registered Nurse who has completed university study at a Masters Degree level with extensive clinical training to expand upon the traditional role of a Registered Nurse. A Nurse Practitioner is able to prescribe medications and hold a provider number to access rebates through Medicare.
Anne Lentakis joined Kingswood Eye Centre in September 2015. Anne developed an interest in ophthalmic conditions through her Nurse Practitioner role in the Emergency Department of the Lyell McEwin Hospital. Other experience includes emergency nursing at Flinders Medical Centre and general nursing in country Victoria. In her current role, Anne works in collaboration with Ophthalmologists offering clinics for patients pre and post cataract surgery, monitoring for stable retinal conditions, blepharitis, ocular surface disease and urgent review for acute conditions.
Anne enjoys travelling with her work, assisting with clinics at Hills Eye Centre in Mt Barker and rural clinics in Minlaton and Ceduna.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing, Flinders University, completed 1996
- Graduate Certificate of Emergency Nursing, Flinders University, completed 2002
- Masters of Nursing, Flinders University, completed 2005
- Principles of Ophthalmic Nursing, QUT, completed 2015
Social Interests
Anne enjoys water-skiing, snorkeling/scuba diving, kayaking and swimming. She has an appreciation of South Australia’s fine food and wine and enjoys gardening.
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