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Our Optometrists have over 100 years collective experience. All of our
Optometrists are members of the Optometrists Association of Australia
and are committed to ongoing professional education. We believe that
continuity of seeing the same optometrist each time you visit Harris,
Blake & Parsons plays a significant role in ensuring professional
and personal eye care.
Optometrists
Five Partners in Fifty years of our practice

Wolf Gatrner , Terry Blake , Brett Parsons, Linda Feng, Ross Harris
Terry BlakeBAppSc , LOSc , FVCO, Therapeutic Endorsement (ORBV)
Terry graduated in 1969 and also continued a close association with the
University as academic associate and clinical instructor in the area of
contact lens correction. He served on the Optometrists Registration
Board and was a Council member at the Victorian College of Optometry.
Terry recently completed studies, examinations and a clinical placement
to obtain endorsed registration to prescribe listed S4 medications for
ocular use.
Brett Parsons BSc Optom, FVCO
Brett graduated from The University of Melbourne in 1984 and
specialises in contact lenses, laser refractive surgery care and ocular
pathology. Brett became a partner in 1990. Brett is a fellow of the
Victorian College of Optometry and a member of the Contact Lens Society
of Australia.
Yun Fei (Linda) Feng B Optom, Therapeutic Endorsement (ORBV)
We are delighted that Linda (Yun Fei) Feng joined our practice as an
associate in December 2006. Linda is from the first graduating class of
the five year optometry course at Melbourne University. She completed
her final year with three first class honours. The five year course
includes the therapeutic component that previously needed to be
completed after graduation. Linda and Terry are therapeutically
qualified to treat and manage anterior eye disease.
Melissa Rollings has left Harris Blake & Parsons after seven years
of outstanding professional service. She is pursuing her interest in
paediatric optometry.
Technical Staff
For your convenience we have fully qualified optical technicians at
both our Ringwood and Croydon practices. They are responsible for
fitting most spectacle lenses and performing repairs and adjustments.
Our technicians are also aware of the latest technology lens designs
(including high index thinner lenses and anti-glare coatings) and would
be pleased to discuss these, and other options, to enable you to choose
the most appropriate lens for your prescription and lifestyle.
Wilfred is our optical technician at Croydon and has over 25 years
experience in the many facets of optical dispensing and lens
manufacture.
At Eastland Raelene is our full time technician and dispenser and has
wide knowledge about latest in spectacle frams design and fashion.
Melanie and Dina our fully qualified part time dispensers/technicians
have many years experience both here and overseas. Their skill and
knowledge of the latest technological advances in lens design is
invaluable enabling the best possible lenses to be prescribed.
Reception Staff
Our friendly reception staff are knowledgeable in many areas of vision
care and are keen to assist with any optometrical enquiry you may have.
Jenny is senior receptionist at Eastland and overseers office
administration. She has a great flair for selecting fashion frames.
Jenny is assisted by Anita and Mei. Mei is completing her final year of
her optometry degree in 2008.
Judy, our bright cheerful full time receptionist is in charge of the
Croydon front desk and she is ably assisted by Nicole who is part time.
Josie works as receptionist on Saturday morning.

From left to right: Mei, Dina, Jenny, Anita, Mel and Raelene.
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