Our Optometrists

Our Optometrists are members of the Optometrists Association of Australia, the Australian College of Optometry, the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry, and the Contact Lens Society of Australia, and all enthusiastically endorse and readily comply with the ethical and educational requirements of these associations.

In happy but also sad news, Greg and Sue have moved on to well-earned retirements – please see their farewell message here.

Jacky Wu
BOptom FACBO IACMM PGSpCert(CL) TPA

Jacky has been passionate about optometry ever since being shown the miracle of contact lenses at 8 years of age. Having graduated from the University of Melbourne, Jacky has practiced in Perth, rural Victoria, and New York before making his home at Strachan Eyecare. He loves testing the eyes of each family member, particularly enjoying the challenge and joys of seeing children. He also loves taking care of the grown-ups – including the management of eye conditions such as glaucoma, having seen it affect both his parents. Jacky has completed postgraduate study in specialist areas of contact lenses, myopia management and children’s vision, culminating in a Fellowship at the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometry.

In his down time, Jacky loves following all sports, and is an Essendon Bombers, Manchester United and LA Lakers tragic. Along with his optometrist wife Noelle, they have two young daughters to keep them busy outside of work, as well as a little Maltese dog!

Jacky consults at both our Balwyn and Blackburn Practices.

Petra Hurleston
BScOptom FACO

Petra graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1990 and is a Fellow of the Australian College of Optometry. She enjoys all aspects of Optometry, especially children’s vision – her own family have given her valuable insight!

In her spare time Petra enjoys watching her daughters playing soccer, cooking and weekends away in country Victoria.

Petra consults at both our Balwyn and Blackburn Practices.

Phoenix Poon
BBiomed OD TPA

Phoenix graduated from the Doctor of Optometry program at the University of Melbourne. Previously, she has worked at Strachan Eyecare as an optical dispenser, where she has developed a strong rapport with the patients and the Blackburn community. With a kind, friendly personality, Phoenix enjoys all facets of optometry with a particular interest in contact lenses, being an orthokeratology contact lens wearer herself. In the process of completing further studies relating to children’s vision, Phoenix relishes the ability to help the vision of every family member.

Outside of work, Phoenix enjoys café hopping, bubble tea, exploring rural towns across Victoria and collecting birthday freebies.

Hana Khoo
BOptom PGDAdvClinOptom AMusA TPA

Hana enjoys full scope optometry including Behavioural Optometry & Vision Therapy. She has completed a Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry, a Graduate Certificate in Human Visual Development (including Behavioural Optometry Masters unit at UNSW) and an Ocular Therapeutics Certificate. A few years ago Hana moved overseas for family reasons and she was fortunate to assist at a busy Vision Therapy practice and enjoyed participating in vision screenings for the Special Olympics.

Outside of optometry Hana enjoys music and the challenges of raising a young son!

Christa Sipos-Ori
MOptom DipAdvClinOptom TPA

Christa has been working at Strachan Eyecare for over 10 years, after finishing her Masters Degree, Therapeutic qualification and Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry, specializing in low vision, contact lenses and children’s vision subspecialties.

As well as working for Strachan Eyecare part time, Christa works at the Australian College of Optometry in their various clinics, and teaching the 4th and final year students.

Christa also consults at Vision Australia and conducts examinations of overseas optometrist via OCANZ.

Noelle Wu
BOptom TPA

Noelle brings over 10 years of clinical expertise to our team. She graduated on the Dean’s List of her class at the University of Melbourne and was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate by the Australian College of Optometry. As a therapeutically endorsed optometrist, she provides comprehensive, full-scope eye care tailored to each patient’s needs.

Beyond her academic and clinical achievements, she is especially valued by her patients for her warm, caring, and gentle approach to eye health, ensuring everyone feels comfortable in her chair.

When she isn’t caring for our community’s vision, she loves spending her free time exploring new places with her two young daughters, Maltese dog and her husband Jacky. She enjoys cooking new recipes for her family, dining out, and discovering the best spots for a matcha latte!