OCULUS DEXTER

noun, right eye (latin)

We’re a local, independent practice passionate about bespoke eyewear. We tailor our lenses to you and your visual needs.

Our showroom has been crafted by our friends at West Wood.

Oculus Dexter Store - Frames on shelves, hardwood cabinetry by West Wood. Dispenser workshop in the background.
Oculus Dexter Store - View from consulting room towards the front door showing the view of Hudsons Road and the front window display
Oculus Dexter Store - View of display shelving with sunglasses and optical frames. Logo laser-printed on hardwood slab mounted to wall. Hardwood cabinetry by West Wood.
Oculus Dexter Store - View of the store from the front door showing the reception desk, and cabinetry by West Wood

Our Team

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Dr Dean Garnett
Optometrist

Doctor of Optometry
Bachelor Medical Science (Honours)

After completing his thesis in a novel treatment for age-related macular degeneration, Dean pursued a career in optometry. He has a keen interest in children's vision, glaucoma and dry eye.

He completed his clinical training at The University of Melbourne and interned in Canada. He has since undertaken further training in behavioural optometry.

Dean consults for the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand and regularly participates in research projects.

He has volunteered as a Director's First alumnus with the Royal Flying Doctors Service Victorian Chapter.

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Jacinda
Optical Dispenser

Advanced Ophthalmic Optics
Cert IV Optical Dispensing

Jacinda has been apart of the Spotswood community since her kids were just babies. Everyone recognises her flare for style and ever-changing hair colour.

She has an extensive background in public health and worked at the Royal Womens Hospital prior to joining the OD team.

Jacinda is currnetly studying Advanced Opthalmic Optics with the Academy of Advanced Ophthalmic Optics as well as her Cert IV in Optical Dispensing with Australian College of Optical Dispensing.

In her spare time, she loves walking her dog on Willie (Williamstown) beach and going to live metal and punk music gigs.

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Jamie Atkinson
Optometrist

Bachelor of Science & Master of Optometry (with therapeutic endorsement) - QUT

During and after her studies, she worked alongside a leading group of paediatric ophthalmologists, which sparked her passion for paediatric eyecare, including myopia control and binocular vision disorders. She also gained broad general optometry experience at a respected private practice in Brisbane.

In 2024, Jamie volunteered with Eyes for Everest, providing eye testing to remote Himalayan communities during a two-week trek. She is committed to accessible eyecare for all and to ongoing professional development.

Since relocating to Melbourne in 2024, Jamie has been part of the team at Eyetech Optometrists, where she has trained in specialty contact lens fitting and care, and has also locumed at clinics across Melbourne. Her most recent project involved fitting contact lenses for actors on the set of Insidious: Out of the Further.

Jamie’s key interests are dry eye management, specialty contact lens fitting (including anisometropia, high refractive errors and keratoconus), and paediatric eyecare with a focus on myopia management.

Outside of work, Jamie enjoys hiking, running and social netball, exploring Melbourne’s food and bar scene, and going to gigs.