Allied Ophthalmic Health Practitioners

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.

Ali Khazandi – Glen Osmond / Mt Barker

Ali graduated from Flinders University in 2022, receiving the Optometry Victoria South Australia Student Academic Award. He has worked in a wide range of settings, from low vision care with See Differently (Royal Society for the Blind) to outreach clinics in remote communities such as the APY Lands, Coober Pedy, and Oodnadatta. He has also been involved in research with Flinders University, and SAHMRI as part of the Aboriginal Diabetes Study.

Ali has a special interest in the management of chronic eye conditions such as glaucoma, as well as caring for patients with acute eye problems and those needing post-operative follow-up. He is passionate about evidence-based, patient-centred care and enjoys working closely with ophthalmologists, GPs, and other health professionals to achieve the best results for his patients.

Outside of work, Ali enjoys time with family and friends, playing squash and tennis, and travelling.

Kate Wright – Glen Osmond

Clinic Optometrist

B.Visc Sci., M.Optom

Kate graduated with Distinction from Deakin University in 2020 with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry. She has since worked in a range of metropolitan and rural settings across Australia – from the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, to rural Queensland and Western Australia, providing eyecare to underserviced areas of the country. Kate enjoys practicing general Optometry with a focus on patient-centred care while working in collaboration with Ophthalmologists. She has a special interest in co-managing chronic conditions such as Glaucoma and Diabetic Eye Disease, and well as treating acute ocular presentations.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her family and friends, baking, and travelling.