Manly Optometrist | Optometrists for the Northern Beaches & North Shore

Our Optometrists & Team

Rose Gu – Optometrist

Rose is a therapeutically qualified optometrist, a graduate of UNSW. She has a passion for eye health and enjoys volunteering her skills in rural and regional Australia as well as overseas. Rose has a calm and approachable attitude to any eye issues and she explains complex issues clearly and simply. She is a dog lover and will never say no to pictures or visits from your pup.

Dr Max Humphreys – Optometrist

Dr Max Humphreys did his Bachelor of Optometry at UNSW in the 1990s with a prior PhD in behavioural science at Sydney Uni, hence the title “Dr”. He spent several years as a farmer, as an academic, and as a researcher for NSW Traffic Accident Research Unit. Max is still called upon for his expert opinion in legal disputes involving road crashes. As an optometrist, his diverse experience gives him a unique approach to solving visual problems in everyday life as well as special situations.

Fiona Pentecost

Fiona joined maximeyes in 2018 after working for a Manly jeweller. Fiona considers that optical frames are just jewellery for your face, and greatly enjoys helping patients choose the perfect frame incorporating hair colour, skin tone, wardrobe, and lifestyle. She can often be seen walking to work with one or two “well-behaved” guide dogs puppies in training.

Kirsty Almond

Originally from Adelaide, mother of three Kirsty has been with the maximeyes optometrist practice since 2014. Naturally curious, she loves to quiz Max about ‘why’ he does things. While she loves a chat she’s also a whiz at sorting out your accounts and claims. Famous for her baking, you might be lucky enough to score a sample along with one of Max’s excellent coffees.

Jane Rothman

Jane has a background in communications, marketing and management. She provides administrative support to the maximeyes team. Jane loves to eat Kirsty’s delicious creations and have Fiona’s help in choosing her latest new frames, after Max has managed to get her just the right script (not an easy feat in her case). She is also a Manly local and can’t think of a place she’d rather live.

Rose Gu – Optometrist

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Our difference

Complete Eye Care

At maximeyes optometrists, we specialise in primary eye care. Our focus is on preventing eye problems. If you suspect something is not quite right with your eyes or eyesight, come and see us first. Should you need further help, we can then refer you to the correct eye specialist.

Personalised Service

Every eye is as different and as individual as you are, so we take time and put extra care in assessing your eyes and identifying any issues. Book an eye test so we can ensure you get the best aids, treatment, and training to maximise your eyes’ performance.

Special Services

Our optometrists are experienced in various specialised treatments including:

Myopia control with spectacles, soft lenses, orthokeratology (ortho-k), and atropine.
Semi-scleral lenses for keratoconus and corneal grafts.
Computerised visual training for vision therapy – great for both children and adults.

Prevention Over Cure

While most eye diseases can be successfully treated, few can actually be cured. Our focus is trying to prevent, or at the least, reduce the risk of occurrence. Putting preventative practices in place before your vision changes is one of our primary goals. Make an appointment for an eye exam to see how we can help you.

Sustainable Practices

Whilst some wastes are inevitable in a health practice, maximeyes is striving to make greener and more sustainable choices without compromising on health and safety. Come in and see our range of optical frames and sunglasses made sustainably from recycled ocean plastics and plant-based materials.

Servicing Our Clients

Our practice is situated in Manly, however, our clients travel from the Lower North Shore including Cremorne and Mosman, and up to Middle Cove and Chatswood. On the Northern Beaches we service clients from Dee Why, Cromer, and Frenchs Forest through to Narrabeen and Mona Vale, plus closer to home at Fairlight, Balgowlah, and Seaforth.