About Lamas & Brown — Your Trusted Optometrist Wollongbar
As a leading optometrist Wollongbar, Lamas & Brown Optometrists has built a reputation for excellence, integrity and genuine patient care. Founded in 1977 and led by Dr Fernando Lamas since 2005, our practice has long been dedicated to serving the Northern Rivers community with advanced clinical expertise and a personalised approach to vision care.
We believe the role of an optometrist extends far beyond prescribing glasses. Vision is deeply connected to overall health, neurological function, learning, performance and daily comfort. Our clinicians take the time to understand your needs, assess your visual system in depth and provide tailored recommendations that support both clarity and wellbeing.
Optometrists
Dr Fernando Lamas
Owner and Neuro/Paediatric Optometrist
- Neuro & Paediatric Optometrist, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber, Owner.
- B.App.Sc (Optometry) (1st class Hons.), BSc (Anatomy), FACBO, Post Grad Cert. (Ocular Therapeutics), Post. Grad. (Behav. Optom – OEP).
- ACBO Accredited Advanced Behavioural Vision Care
- ACBO Accredited in Neuro-Optometric Vision Care
- ACBO Fellowship
A highly respected clinician with extensive qualifications, Fernando brings advanced expertise and specialises in behavioural optometry, neuro-optometry, visual therapy, ocular therapeutics and paediatrics. His commitment to continuous learning and clinical excellence ensures every patient receives exceptional care, whether they need a routine eye examination test near me or complex neuro and paediatric optometric care.
Dr Katrina Daley
Clinical Optometrist
- Clinical Optometrist, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber
- B.App, Sc. (Optom), Post Grad Cert. (Ocular Therapeutics).
Born and raised in the area, Katrina offers strong clinical knowledge in ocular disease management, therapeutic care and neuro-optometry. Her approachable manner helps patients feel at ease throughout their examinations, and she enjoys supporting adults with their eye health needs.
Dr Darcy Molloy
Optometrist
- Optometrist, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber
- B.Vis.Sc, M.Optom
- ACBO Accredited Behavioural Vision Care
With a passion for the complexity of vision, Darcy provides comprehensive care across general optometry, specialised contact lenses, disease detection and visual function. He has a particular interest in understanding how vision affects day-to-day comfort, advanced contact lens fitting , and he enjoys helping patients find practical solutions that improve their quality of life.
Dr Carmin Hall
Neuro and Paediatric Optometrist
- Neuro & Paediatric Optometrist, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber
- B.Optom, Post Grad. Cert. (Oc. Therap.), FACBO, Ad. Cert in Children’s Vis. (ACO) Post Grad. (Behav. Optom.-OEP), ANOC
- ACBO Accredited Advanced Behavioural Vision Care
- ACBO Fellowship
- ACBO Accredited in Neuro-Optometric Vision Care
Carmin specialises in behavioural optometry, neuro-optometry, children’s vision and visual therapy. Her advanced training supports patients with developmental delays, traumatic brain injury and complex visual processing challenges. Carmin’s work often helps those living with post concussion syndrome or acquired brain injury regain visual comfort and confidence.
Dr Emmeline Eastwell
Optometrist
- Optometrist, Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber
- B.App.Sc. (Optom), Post Grad Cert. (Ocular Therapeutics)
Emmeline brings a strong interest in community health and vision’s role in overall wellbeing. Her therapeutic training allows her to treat a wide range of ocular conditions and support patients in rural regions. She is passionate about making high-quality eye care accessible to families throughout the Northern Rivers.
Our Vision Therapists
Our vision therapists combine educational and optical backgrounds, providing structured therapy programs for visual tracking, eye teaming, visual processing and recovery from neurological injury. This is especially valuable for children who require eye test for kids services linked with behavioural optometry and visual processing support.
Katherine Lamas
Sheryl Broderick
Sophie Pereira
Optical Dispensing Team
Our tertiary-qualified optical dispensers ensure every patient receives accurate lens advice, high-quality products and frames that suit their lifestyle and look. They regularly attend trade fairs and education events to stay up to date with the latest technology and fashion trends.
Maree Lynn
Optical Dispenser / Wollongbar Practice Manager
Amelia Blasche
Optical Dispenser / Casino Practice Manager
Annette Mitchell
Optical Dispenser / Casino Practice manager
Sheryl Broderick
Optical Dispenser / Vision therapist
Trina Furchtman
Optical Receptionist
Megan Perin
Optical Receptionist
Victoria Dalu
Optical Receptionist
Kaitlin Mansell
Optical Receptionist
Sophie Pereira
Vision therapist / Optical dispenser trainee
Cassandra Fawcett
Optical Receptionist
Tina Baxter
Optical Receptionist
Zoe Brus
Optical dispenser trainee
Tyler Westerman
Optical dispenser trainee
Annie Zawada
Optical Receptionist
Why Choose an Optometrist Wollongbar?
Patients searching for an optometrist Wollongbar, optometrist near me, behavioural optometry, neuro-optometry, children’s eye tests or ortho keratology trust our Wollongbar and Casino based teams for:
- Extensive clinical experience across multiple specialties
- Highly specialised services rarely available elsewhere in the region
- Tailored patient support and personalised care plans
- A warm, professional environment that feels welcoming and calm
- Long-term vision care for children, adults and seniors
A Local Practice with Deep Community Roots
Dr Fernando Lamas speaks proudly of the region’s atmosphere, nature and people. His passion for the Northern Rivers is reflected in the way our entire team cares for families across Alstonville, Ballina, Lismore, Casino, Optometrist Wollongbar, Lennox Head, Evans Head, Kyogle and Byron Bay.
Patients come to us for trusted, long-term care and a clinically advanced approach to optometry. Many find us while searching for an optometrist near me, behavioural optometry or neuro-optometry and stay with us for years because they value the level of attention and expertise they receive.