Dr. Hugh Bradshaw

Senior Optometrist & Director

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2009

Experience contact lens practitioner and designer of custom contact lenses.

Passionate about the use of technology to achieve the best treatment for patients.

Special Interests:

• Eye disease diagnosis and management
• Dry Eye disease treatment

Qualifications:

• B.App.Sc (Optom) Graduated in 2004
• Endorsed to prescribe therapeutic medicines (2011)
• CASA CO (Credentialed Optometrist)
• Member of Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO)
• Member of Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia (CCLSA)
• Fellow IAOMC
• Member of Dry Eye Society

Dr. Adam Barron

Senior Optometrist & Partner

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2017

Passionate about customer service.

Special Interests:

• Eye disease diagnosis and management, and Dry Eye disease treatment
• Experienced contact lens practitioner and designer of custom contact lenses

Qualifications:

• B.App.Sc (Optom) Graduated in 2005
• B.Sc (Honours, Physiology) Graduated in 2001
• Endorsed to prescribe therapeutic medicines (2009)
• CASA CO (Credentialed Optometrist)
• Member of Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO)
• Member of Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia (CCLSA)
• Member of Dry Eye Society
• IACMM Accredited

Dr. Alek Sims

Senior Optometrist

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2026

Special Interests:

• Dry Eye Disease management
• Paediatric Optometry
• Glaucoma Management

Qualifications:

• BMedSc(VisSc), MOpt (Flin), graduated in 2017
• Endorsed to prescribe therapeutic medicines 
• CASA CO (Credentialled Optometrist)
• Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma, 2022 (Australian College of Optometry) 
• Member of Corneal & Contact Lens Society of Australia
• Member of Dry Eye Society

Brie Pascoe

Practice Manager

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2012

I started working for Heron Eyecare in 2012 as an Optical Dispenser and in 2016 I became the Practice Manager. In 2022, I obtained my Diploma of Practice Management. 

The thing I love most about working at Heron Eyecare is the diverse range of complicated eye conditions we see come through the door and the rapport we build with each patient is really magical. 

Outside Heron I love to travel and spend time with my family.

Raeissa Strong

Optical Assistant

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2019

I started working at Heron Eyecare in August 2019. I had previously worked in law, however, sought a change upon returning to the workforce after having my little boy. I have really enjoyed the family orientated atmosphere that the practice brings.

In my spare time you will find me spending it with my young family, friends, at the beach or fishing. 

Kate Ohrnberg-Wilson

Optical Assistant

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2024

After having my son in 2022, I decided to rejoin the workforce and started working for Heron Eyecare in July 2024. I am really enjoying my time at Heron Eyecare, working with a great team and meeting lots of different people. Outside work, I enjoy spending time with my family. 

Jeanette McLellan

Optical Dispenser

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2021

I love helping people solve problems with their vision as I believe that our eye health is very important. I enjoy working at Heron Eyecare because we offer optimum eyecare with state of the art equipment.

In my spare time I enjoy socializing with family and friends (including spoiling my grandchildren).

Mel Harrington

Optical Assistant

Joined Heron Eyecare in 2025

After a career change, I joined Heron Eyecare on 2025. I enjoy coming to work with a great supportive team and enjoy meeting the patients we see. 

Outside of Heron Eyecare, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family.