Gerry & Johnson Optometrists prides itself on providing all of our patients with the best standard of eyecare possible.
Our practice has special interest and expertise in providing vision training for binocular vision disorders, especially for children where vision and eye coordination problems can affect learning. Our philosophy is to use vision training (eye exercises) where possible for children before prescribing glasses, and only doing so when glasses are necessary.

Gerry & Johnson Optometrists has the latest digital retinal and anterior eye photographic equipment, as well as computerized corneal topography, to comprehensively diagnose and manage all of your eye care needs.

We trust that by providing you with a total eyecare service we are able to give you the vision to achieve your best!

Patrick Gerry graduated from QUT in 1989. He began operating his own practices in the Brisbane CBD and on Stradbroke Island in 1995. One of Patrick’s main interests is Sports Vision - he currently works with many sporting organisations including the Brisbane Lions, various NRL teams, Tennis Australia and Netball Queensland.

In July 2007 Patrick and Kate Johnson went into partnership, and Kate has since purchased the practice. Patrick retired from Gerry & Johnson Optometrists in May 2008, to spend more time with his young, growing family. He continues consulting to numerous sporting teams and associations, and will remain involved with the practice on an occasional basis.

Kate Johnson graduated from QUT in 2003 with First Class Honours and a University Medal. She joined Patrick Gerry Optometrists, now Gerry & Johnson Optometrists, in early 2005. Kate's particular areas of specialty are children's vision and contact lenses, including Ortho-K, a specialised contact lens procedure for shortsightedness. Kate particularly enjoys undertaking children's Vision Screenings, performed at schools, and currently has several clinical-based children's vision research projects in progress.

Kate has completed post-graduate study to enable prescription of eye medications - a scope of practice at the forefront of the Optometry profession. She travels often for Indigenous Eye Health service delivery and School Vision Screenings and is a frequent contributor to national Optometry magazines.

Kate's current professional appointments include:

	Vice President of the Optometrists Association Australia QLD/NT Division
	National Vice President and Queensland State President of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia
	National Exam Writer - Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ)
	Consultant Optometrist – University of Queensland Centre for Online Health – Health-e-Screen4KIDS Indigenous Screening Van project
	Clinical supervisor and tutor to final year students - QUT School of Optometry Student Clinic (Specialist Contact Lens Clinic)
	Visiting Lecturer - QUT School of Optometry.

Kate's professional memberships include the Optometrists Association of Australia, the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia, the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania, the Orthokeratology Academy of America, and and she is a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association.

You can email Kate on kate@gjo.com.au
For any emergencies, contact Kate on 0411 109 076

Vijay Mistry commenced at Gerry & Johnson Optometrists in May 2008. Vijay is also an Honours graduate of QUT School of Optometry, and undertook locum work in Hobart, Adelaide and Brisbane before starting at GJO. Vijay spent a lot of time with Pat and Kate during his final year at university in 2007; including observing in the practice and participating in School and Sports Vision Screenings on-site.

Vijay's special interest areas are children's vision and contact lenses. Vijay travels often for School Vision Screenings, and Indigenous Eye Health service delivery; and has already developed a reputation in his profession for expert skill in fitting both disposable soft and complex hard contact lens designs.

In mid 2010 Vijay will complete his studies for the Graduate Certificate of Ocular Therapeutics, at QUT, which will allow him to prescribe eye medications. Vijay is further involved in his profession through occasional writing for national Optometric magazines and assistance with the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia - QLD Chapter.

Vijay's professional memberships include the Optometrists Association of Australia, the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia, the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania and the Orthokeratology Academy of America.

You can email Vijay on vijay@gjo.com.au
For any emergencies, contact Vijay on 0415 354 846

Elle joined our practice in April 2009 as a receptionist and optical consultant, and has since moved into the Senior position. Elle is also approaching graduation from Queensland University of Technology with a Bachelor of Mass Communication. Elle handpicks all of our stylish spectacle frames and sunglasses and is responsible for many innovations which make your visits to us easy and enjoyable. She can answer just about any optical question and is an expert in sourcing tricky-to-find optical products like prescription diving goggles, safety frames and vision training (eye exercise) equipment. Elle keeps GJO running like clockwork and enjoys helping our patients to select the latest technology lenses and the perfect frames for their needs, or ensuring that they never run out of contact lenses! She enjoys the challenge of helping to run a busy practice while also maintaining the friendly and helpful environment we aim to provide to you at GJO.

Jemma joined Gerry & Johnson Optometrists in July 2009 as a full time receptionist and optical consultant. Jemma keeps the front desk running smoothly by managing the appointment book and providing full optometrist support. When you receive an sms reminder about your appointment, a reminder postcard to return for another visit, or your glasses / contact lenses are delivered by courier, they have all come from Jemma! Jemma has two years of optical experience, coming from OPSM before she started at GJO, and particularly enjoys interacting with all of our wonderful children patients. Jemma is the boss of the lolly jar – if you’re good during your appointment she’ll let you have one!

Anna joined the practice as our part-time receptionist and optical consultant in January 2008. After a year of studying Health Science at UQ, Anna transferred to QUT Radiography in 2009, and commences her second year in 2010. So far Kate, who is Anna's big sister, has not been able to convince her to study Optometry – but Anna does always excel at the eye section of her anatomy studies! Anna is GJO’s resident bookkeeper and manages the financial side to keeping our patients’ eyes happy. She enjoys helping adults and children alike to pick their favourite frames and is knowledgable in the latest optical technologies. You will see Anna anywhere from 2 to 5 days a week, in at Gerry & Johnson Optometrists, depending on her University timetable. Even when she's not working, she regularly visits!