Introducing the other
Michael Jackson
American born Dr Michael Jackson first came to Australia in 1992 as he was required to undertake a year of study overseas to complete his Science degree, and he chose the University of Queensland in Brisbane because he wanted to be somewhere warm! Later, Michael returned to Australia to undertake a Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology where he studied STD’s in koalas.
Optometry studies were his next calling, and he achieved a Bachelor of Optometry from the Queensland University of Technology. After graduating, Michael worked in Perth for several years before returning to the east coast to create his own brand of signature independent optical practices, leading to the establishment of Sanctuary Cove Optical in 2014.
Michael has multiple qualifications which allow him perform more unusual optical services such as prescribe ophthalmic medicines and assess pilot vision under the CASA program.
Importantly, Michael enjoys strong relationships with local practicing ophthalmologists for ongoing referral when needed.
He is supported by a team of experienced optical assistants who are skilled in all facets of optometry and offer a comprehensive fitting service.
Fun Fact: Michael turned down an opportunity to work in medical research at Harvard and instead did a stint with NASA.
can’t open a yahoo account, you can’t open a facebook account,
and you definitely don’t want to google yourself …’
Introducing
Jan Coetzee
Dr Jan Coetzee has over 30 years’ experience in the optometry field both in Australia and abroad.
Jan first qualified in South Africa. He worked in private practice for seven years before qualifying for his MBCO (Member of the British College of Optometrists) from the University of Manchester.
Jan then moved to the US to study full-time, achieving his Doctor of Optometry in Boston, USA. Jan, his wife and two daughters moved to Brisbane 27 years ago where he established Insight Optometrists. Jan is therapeutically qualified and endorsed to prescribe medicine to treat a range of eye infections and conditions.
Jan is passionate about personal service and sees comprehensive eye care as an important part of achieving overall good health.
Jan has a special interest in binocular vision, early diagnosis, prevention and treatment of eye diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. He also specialises in child vision, general family eye care, binocular vision and contact lenses.
He recently sold his very successful practices in Brisbane and moved to Hope Island to enjoy the quality of life provided by the Gold Coast and pursue his passion in golf.