Eyecare Plus Optometrists Paradise Point

The Hare family name has a long association with Southport. Grandfather (Bert) Hare was a local identity in the 50’s and 60’s. He conducted a small  electrical business in Nind Street until the late 60’s. Michael’s father RC (Bob) owned holiday accommodation in Labrador until the 90’s.

Michael completed his schooling on the Gold Coast and graduated from university in 1975.

Queensland Optometrist of the year 2002, Michael commenced practice at the 17 Nerang Street Southport location of Brian Job Optical in 1977. In 2010 he became sole owner of this site and the Benowa Gardens practice. In 2019, Michael opened his third practice in Burleigh Waters with Australia’s first EYE MAX Theatre featuring the nation’s first Optos Monaco. Optos Monaco provides an exciting new way to enhance a patient’s clinical exam with ultra-widefield retinal imaging and integrated OCT.

A councillor for the Queensland Division of Optometry Australia for 20 years, Michael served as Gold Coast representative for many of these. He served as State President from 1992-1994 and National Vice President from 1994-1999.

Michael has travelled widely both in Australia and abroad in numerous activities aimed at raising the profile of Optometry. He has lectured, been a clinical supervisor at the School of Optometry, QUT and has published widely in optometric literature. He continues to offer external training placement opportunities for University undergraduate Optometry students.

He became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry in 1997 and has completed the 1993 Pennsylvania College of Optometry Ocular Therapeutics course and received a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics from QUT in 2006.

Michael is a member of the Contact Lens Society of Australia, The National Vision Research Institute, The Australian College of Optometry and Optometry Australia. Member of the Australian Optometric Panel sees him called upon by both the optometry profession and optical industry to provide professional advice and guidance in many optometry related matters. Michael has special interests in low vision care, contact lenses, ocular pathology and clinical photography. He is a previous international ocular photography competition winner. International humanitarian aid missions have seen Michael provide his optometry skills to the people of Western Samoa, Yap in the Federated state of Micronesia, Truk, Pohpei and Kosrae.

A keen runner much of Michael’s little spare time is spent trekking remote Gold Coast hinterland trails. He is the manager and sponsor of the Misfits touch football team now past its 50th season in Gold Coast competition. He’s been married to Maree for over 25 years and has three adult children.

Jonathan McCorriston joined Visions in 2007 on graduating from QUT in 2006.

After a previous working life including retail and manufacturing managerial roles and 7 years as the proprietor of his own business, Jonathan made the decision to return to University with the aim of becoming an optometrist.

Jonathan has a passion for quality eye care. He loves helping his patients understand their vision and look after their eye health. This passion was recognised in August 2010 when he received the Eyecare Plus Professional Recognition Award “for achieving the highest standards of practice”. This included further training at the Essilor University in Paris in multifocal spectacle lens designs and application. We were justly proud of this recognition of Jonathan’s dedication.

Whilst studying optometry Jonathan developed an interest in specialty contact lenses. This includes orthokeratology, the practice of providing a custom designed retainer lens that the patient only wears while they sleep each night. Jonathan pursues excellence in this specialty and has many happy patients enjoying clear vision all day with no glasses on contact lenses in. Jonathan says “I love the look of sheer joy when a patient finds they can see after removing their contact lenses.”

Jonathan has completed further training to register as a CASA Designated Optometrist. Jonathan also provides care for low vision patients and vision training when required for children with eye teaming difficulties.

Away from optometry, Jonathan has been the Bass Trombonist and Band Master for the Salvation Army Band at Southport for many years and recently joined the Gold Coast Philharmonic Orchestra. Jonathan and Julie, his wife of 21 years, have three children.

Memberships:
Optometry Australia
Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia
Orthokeratology Society of Oceania

Certifications:
Civil Aviation Safety Authority Credentialed Optometrist (CASA)

Annyck graduated from QUT in 2008 and completed her post‑graduate therapeutic training in 2012. In 2019, she earned an Advanced Certification in Children’s Vision from the Australian College of Optometry. A therapeutically endorsed optometrist, Annyck has worked across private, corporate, and ophthalmology practices and specialises in post‑surgical ocular care, dry eye therapy, glaucoma, children’s vision, myopia control (including Ortho‑K), and soft contact lenses.

Known for her thorough yet warm approach, Annyck enjoys guiding families through personalised, lifestyle-friendly treatment options. When she’s not consulting, she’s paddle boarding, teaching Pilates, or catching up on her favourite podcasts by the river. Patients love her attention to detail and enthusiasm for cutting-edge eye care.

Louise has been part of the Vision Michael Hare team for over five years, but her journey started long before that, as a patient. Inspired by the care she received, she set her sights on a future in optometry, drawn to the blend of clinical care, problem solving, and genuine human connection.

She holds a Bachelor of Vision Science and has now completed her Master of Optometry with distinction. Louise loves empowering people to feel confident in their vision, combining thoughtful clinical care with personalised advice, whether it’s frame styling, lens recommendations, or contact lens solutions tailored to daily life. She has a particular interest in contact lenses and enjoys making the eyewear journey approachable, supportive, and reassuring.

Warm, down-to-earth, and relatable, Louise values being part of a team that genuinely supports each other and always goes the extra mile for patients.

Outside of work, she’s usually outdoors with her very spoilt Chihuahua, Chewie—short for Chewbecka (a girl Chewbacca 😄).

Meagan began her journey in eyecare at just 16, joining the VISION Michael Hare team while still in high school. Fourteen years on, she has now completed her Master of Optometry with distinction, and we couldn’t be prouder to officially welcome her as one of our optometrists.

Her experience across every corner of the practice is hard to beat. From optical dispensing and advanced imaging to lens advice, frame repairs, stock control and even the occasional flat-pack cupboard, Meagan brings technical expertise, problem-solving ability, and a warm, can-do attitude to everything she does.

Clinically, Meagan has developed a strong interest in dry eye support and truly enjoys helping patients find solutions that improve eye health, vision and comfort. Thanks to her many years of practical experience, she’s also a go-to for lens recommendations, patients often leave with options they didn’t even know were possible.

She loves being part of a team that’s supportive, skilled, and genuinely cares and she’s passionate about delivering patient care that’s thoughtful, informed, and genuinely helpful.

Outside of work, you’ll find her crocheting, puzzling, or watching a Lord of the Rings marathon. She shares her downtime with her partner Adam and their tiny (and muchadored) mini dachshund, Moose.

David completed his Bachelor of Optometry Degree at QUT in Brisbane in 1990 and is a member of the Optometry Association of Australia. He has worked in private practice on the Gold Coast since 1990. In the year 2000 he opened the ground-breaking co-management optometry practice, Vision Optical on the ground floor of the Vision Centre Gold Coast. In 2022 he decided to merge his patient’s with Michael Hare’s Eyecare Plus stores.

David has forged a reputation for guiding patients through the many options available in managing their eye care needs from customised glasses to advanced eye surgery. He has also been involved in immunology research programs and compliance testing in the sunglass industry. David grew up on the Gold Coast and his family have ties with the local community dating back to the 1940’s.

Outside of work David is kept busy with his growing family, love of fishing, photography and his long association with Surf Life Saving.

With over 30 years’ experience, Rosanne is one of Australia’s leading authorities on managing colour vision deficiency. She’s developed unique expertise in prescribing specialist filter iRo lenses and is deeply passionate about improving quality of life for patients with colour blindness.

Rosanne also offers excellent lens selection advice and frame styling, and is a much-loved member of the team. When not in the clinic, she’s travelling in her caravan or stitching together her next creative project.