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Amy has been in the optical industry since 2019, and gained her Master of Optometry from Flinders University in 2022. A proud South Australian, Amy has professional interests in family eye care, paediatrics and soft contact lenses. She values community service and has served as a Glaucoma Australia patient support contact and as a Youth Group Leader. Continually learning, Amy is completing a graduate certificate in Public Health, and is joining Flinders University as a part-time research assistant in Optometry.

Ed Kosmac graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1989 and began his career practising Optometry in Bendigo. He was a founding partner in Kosmac & Clemens, a very successful, multi-branch optometry in rural Victoria. His practicing philosophy is to deliver a “best practice” eye care experience to his local community. Ed has enjoyed keeping pace with the considerable advances in diagnostics and disease management over his career, and in 2015 Ed expanded his qualifications with a Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics. He has strong professional interests in ocular disease management (particularly glaucoma), digital lens technology, and contact lenses for the ageing client. Outside of Optometry, Ed has active interests in music, the visual arts, enjoys growing and preparing “slow foods” & beverages, and playing competitive cricket. He has for many years been committed countless hours to community cricket organisations, including as Club President, coaching junior cricketers and organising fundraisers.

Liz has been in practice since 1993, graduating from Queensland University of Technology, and has been a key part of the Adelaide Eye Care team since 2005. Liz enjoys general optometry and soft contact lens fitting, and has a strong clinical focus on children's vision development and binocular vision. Liz loves reading, catching up with friends, and is very involved in netball club organizations.

Es has a keen interest in helping people see their best and to protect their eye health for life. She has a vivacious personality backed with a quick mind, winning her year's Outstanding Graduate Award from Flinders University. She has a postgraduate specialist certificate in anterior eye and dry eye disorders. She loves helping people of all ages with their eye care needs. She loves the beach, fitness and travelling with her fiancé.

Amy is a recent graduate in optometry from Flinders University. Prior to optometry Amy completed a graduate certificate of disability studies and has nearly completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy. Patient care is in her DNA, and her interdisciplinary knowledge enhances her ability to holistically assess patients' needs and provide well-informed recommendations for their vision needs and eye care.

Sam joined the Adelaide Eye Care team in 2020, graduating at the top of his year at Flinders University two years prior to that. Sam started his career in rural practice, and now spends considerable time practicing optometry within remote and indigenous communities across SA. He is passionate about education and is part of the academic roster at Flinders. His English blood means he loves football and is a wicked pool player.

Dipika joined Adelaide Eye Care in 2005. She graduated from University of Manchester and has over 30 years of clincal experience. Dipika ensures that her patients feel comfortable and listened to and has built a strong personal following. She has a particular interest in contact lenses for general use including sport, presbyopia, keratoconus and orthokeratology. Away from work, Dipika loves socializing, reading, cooking, and travelling.

Rene has managed Adelaide Eye Care since 2003. He has had over 30 years of experience as an optometrist and graduated with First Class Honours from QUT. His main clinical focus is on helping people with their complex eye conditions, with advanced contact lens fitting and myopia control being his biggest passions. Rene enjoys getting fit and getting unfit, depending on the season.