Team

Mario graduated from Melbourne University in 1984 and in 2001 he underwent further study to be therapeutically endorsed and is able to prescribe medication for many common eye conditions. In 2004-2005 he undertook a postgraduate degree in Advanced Clinical Optometry to further develop his skills in diseases of the eye, low vision, and advanced children’s assessments. Mario enjoys all aspects of clinical Optometry, and has extensive experience in low vision assessment, glaucoma, diabetes, children’s vision and ocular emergencies. He is also a member of Optometry Australia.

Mario enjoys keeping fit by running and working out in his home gym. He loves watching Aussie rules and follows the Kangaroos. He is also an amateur artist and some of his paintings are on display in our practice. Mario has recently turned his hand to writing and has written a book of short stories as well as a novel, and is currently working on his latest thriller.

Sami completed his Doctor of Optometry in 2014 at the University of Melbourne and worked in Traralgon for 4 years before joining the team here at Melton Optical Services in July 2019. He has extensive experience in co-managing patients with conditions such as glaucoma & macular degeneration as well as removing foreign bodies from the eye. He is a great addition to the team with a friendly personality and relates well to adults and children alike. When not at work he enjoys watching the soccer and the tennis, travelling and spending time with family.