Meet Our Optometrists
Toowoomba
Cameron McMaster
Graduated from the Queensland University of Technology and has over 25 years’ experience as an independent Optometrist. He has also completed his post- grad in Ocular Therapeutics in 2013.
Cameron’s favourite things include his family, camping at Moreton Island, travelling, his 1974 Jeep, the shed it lives in and the Mighty Dragons (St George NRL club) and the use of up-to-date technology in his Optometry Practices.
He always insists on the best optical solution for his patients to allow them to enjoy all facets of their lives with the best vision solutions possible!
Kellie Tyrrell
Kellie graduated from QUT in 1998 after completing a science degree with Honours in Genetics from the University of Melbourne.
Kellie is proud of the relationships she has built with her patients from across the Darling Downs and beyond, whilst offering high quality eye care.
Kellie has two children who keep her extremely busy when she is not at work.
Naomi Wysel
Naomi graduated from Queensland University of Technology with 1st class honours and has over ten years' experience as an Optometrist. She is passionate about optical health care and has a special interest in childrens' vision. Naomi has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics and loves giving her full time and care to every patient she sees.
Naomi and her husband have three children (all boys!) and she enjoys going on family hiking adventures, riding bikes and running. She loves living and working in Toowoomba and being a Mum!
Naomi enjoys the challenge of connecting with each patient as individuals and providing personalised optical care.
Kel Cameron
Kel moved to Toowoomba 10 months ago. He has been an optometrist for over 45 years. Over this period, he lived in the UK for 3 years, where he obtained his Masters of Science, lectured for some years at the Queensland School of Optometry, been Queensland President of the Optometry Association and practiced in Milton, Brisbane, for almost 35 years.
He still loves being able to help people obtain and retain their optimum vision with a caring considerate manner.
His passions are cooking and reading and he is thoroughly enjoying Toowoomba’s relaxed and friendly lifestyle.
Emerald
Darcie Beckmann
Darcie was born and raised in Mackay before moving to Brisbane for 6 years to attend QUT to complete her Bachelor of Vision/Master's Degree in Optometry. Her goal during her studies was always to return to a rural or regional Queensland community to provide outstanding eye care.
Previously to joining our Practice, she visited the local area and enjoyed camping at Fairbairn and Theresa Creek Dam. She is hoping to continue camping and exploring the local region and is keen to try her hand at fossicking and archery.
Darcie's passion is helping others, whether in our practice or further afield. She participates and supports events held by her church’s not-for-profit charity, the UAVF, who raise funds to support projects such as fuel cards for farmers, domestic violence care packs and support for flood, fire and drought victims.
She and her family participate in the Soldier on March on Challenge, where during March, participants walk in remembrance, 96 kms, which is the distance of the Kokoda Trail. The challenge raises money to provide services to decrease the suicide rate within our Australian war veteran ranks. Darcie and her family support this charity to give back to those who gave everything for us.
In holding with her chosen profession of optometry she has decided to participate in the Fred Hollows "Fred's Big Run" which provides eye care to the less fortunate throughout the world.
Darcie enjoys attending local trivia nights and is looking forward to being an active member of the Emerald community.
Renae Freeman
Renae graduated from QUT in 2013 with Bachelor of Vision Science/Masters of Optometry. Since graduating, she has worked in regional and rural Queensland in various settings, both optometry and ophthalmology practices.
Renae enjoys creating patchwork quilts for friends and family in her spare time.
Roma
Georgina Gibson
Georgina Gibson graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2013 with a Bachelor of Vision Science/Masters of Optometry. This was the first year students graduated with Ocular Therapeutics included in the degree. Georgie moved to Roma as a graduate, looking to challenge herself.
Georgie enjoys the friendly and relaxed people of Roma and likes working in such a close-knit community. Georgie's favourite part of practise is using her therapeutics to treat a wide range of eye disease. Georgie also enjoys the fashion side of optometry and loves seeing her patient's walk out the door happy in their latest fashion frames.
Jessica Eskander
Jessica graduated from QUT in 2022 with a Bachelor of Vision Science/ Master of Optometry. After 5 years of study in Brisbane she decided to move from her home in the Gold Coast to Roma to gain a wide range of experience and exposure to the unique challenges presented by rural practice. She enjoys all aspects of optometry and working with people to find solutions to eye and optical problems.
When not working Jessica enjoys all things creative and can often be found listening to music, writing, reading, sketching and video gaming. When not exploring the imaginary worlds of fiction she can often be found scouring op shops for hidden treasures and may be spotted travelling along the highway on frequent road trips to visit her family and friends.
Jessica is a big believer of the power of smiles and laughter and is always working to deliver eyecare in a fun and friendly way.
