Our Team
Wayne Derrick (Optometist)
Enka Derrick (Practice Manager)
Wayne Derrick (Optometist)
Wayne Graduated from QUT in 2002. Initially Wayne worked mainly in rural settings, gaining a broad range of experience, before settling on the Sunshine Coast to run his own practice in 2014. Since graduating Wayne has completed a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, as well as a Specialist Certificate in the Management of Pedia
Wayne Graduated from QUT in 2002. Initially Wayne worked mainly in rural settings, gaining a broad range of experience, before settling on the Sunshine Coast to run his own practice in 2014. Since graduating Wayne has completed a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, as well as a Specialist Certificate in the Management of Pediatric Patients. Wayne has a reputation for thorough care, exceptional communication skills and has the expertise to care for your entire family. In his spare time Wayne loves to assist coaching at Maroochydore Roo's Junior AFL club, playing golf and spending time with his wife and two sons.
Laura Anders (Optometrist)
Enka Derrick (Practice Manager)
Wayne Derrick (Optometist)
Laura Graduated from Deakon University in 2024. She is trained in all the cutting edge advancements of Optometry and is therapeutically endorsed.
Enka Derrick (Practice Manager)
Enka Derrick (Practice Manager)
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Not only Wayne's wife, Enka has been working in the practice part time since 2016 and became fulltime in 2018 once their youngest of 2 boys started school. Continuing her studies in the Optical dispenser's course. Enka loves helping all our amazing patients find their unique individual look for their glasses. 'Enka says: "The brighter the
Not only Wayne's wife, Enka has been working in the practice part time since 2016 and became fulltime in 2018 once their youngest of 2 boys started school. Continuing her studies in the Optical dispenser's course. Enka loves helping all our amazing patients find their unique individual look for their glasses. 'Enka says: "The brighter the better! i love that being an independent optometrist we are able to offer our patients a more unique frame than a big franchise, we hand pick every frame we stock in practice, Finding a unique look for every face. I love that a single pair of glasses can complement your face in a way that makes you wow! "
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Mariann has been working as an Optical Assistant for 4.5 years now. She likes choosing new frames with her customers and dispensing glasses. She has been working in the Retail Industry for about 15 years. Previously, she managed a Sport Store where she really enjoyed buying stock and merchandising.
In her free time, she loves going to the
Mariann has been working as an Optical Assistant for 4.5 years now. She likes choosing new frames with her customers and dispensing glasses. She has been working in the Retail Industry for about 15 years. Previously, she managed a Sport Store where she really enjoyed buying stock and merchandising.
In her free time, she loves going to the beach and trying out new local coffee shops with her husband- Luke and cocker spaniel dog- Bentley.
Sue Optical Assistant
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Su-Lin Optical Assistant
Sue joined the team at Individual Eyes in November 2024 and brings a wealth of experience gained over the 35 years she has spent within our industry.
Over the years she has enjoyed many roles within the Optical Industry. Along with working for independently owned optical practices in a sales and dispenser roles, she has represented vario
Sue joined the team at Individual Eyes in November 2024 and brings a wealth of experience gained over the 35 years she has spent within our industry.
Over the years she has enjoyed many roles within the Optical Industry. Along with working for independently owned optical practices in a sales and dispenser roles, she has represented various optical frame wholesalers and travelled the length and breadth of Queensland.
Sue enjoys the country life on a Maleny farm with her husband Mark, and daughter Jesse.
Su-Lin Optical Assistant
Mariann Harkai Optical Assistant
Su-Lin Optical Assistant
Su-Lin has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast to enjoy the bush and beaches with her partner Kevin. Su-Lin has worked for several independent optometrists and Ophthalmologists on the Fraser Coast. After a break from Optics she has returned to enjoy helping people to see well and look great!
She enjoys hiking, yoga and nature photography.