Our Orthoptists
Sarita Beukes
BAppSc (Orthoptics) (Hons 1) University Medal MAOB
Sarita has a special interest in paediatrics and low vision services. Graduating from Sydney University in 2005, she received first class honours and was awarded the University Medal for her comprehensive thesis on vision screening in preschool children. Sarita has worked at the University of Sydney in a research capacity authoring several journal articles, and as a clinical educator at the University of Sydney conducting final year orthoptic qualification examinations. Sarita joined our team in 2008 and brings a wealth of knowledge in both paediatric and adult eye health care to our practice. She is dedicated to providing an informative and supportive approach to patient care and works to establish a wonderful rapport with both our young and adult patients . Sarita is an active member of Orthoptics Australia, is registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board, and holds a certificate of currency for maintaining up to date clinical knowledge.
Amanda Beveridge
BAppSc (Orthoptics) MAOB
Amanda has been working in private practice since graduating from the University of Sydney in 2005. She has an extensive knowledge of general ophthalmology, cataract and refractive surgery and a personal interest in paediatric and adult strabismus. We were fortunate to have Amanda join our practice in 2013 bringing with her a wealth of clinical knowledge of complex general ophthalmology and adult cataract management to our team. She has an informative and friendly approach to patient care. Amanda is an active member of Orthoptics Australia, is registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board, and holds a certificate of currency for maintaining up to date clinical knowledge.
Katrina Cramp
DipAppSc (Orthoptics) (With Distinction) MAOB
Katrina graduated as an orthoptist from Cumberland College of Health Sciences, Sydney. Katrina has a special interest in all areas of paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. She is an active member of Orthoptics Australia and is registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board. As well as working for many years in private practice focused on paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, Katrina has also worked at the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children (The Children’s Hospital) at Camperdown, in community health, and has also been a lecturer and tutor at the University of Sydney. She has spent time in the UK and the USA furthering her orthoptic career. As a mother, Katrina brings experience of family life to her work as a paediatric orthoptist.
Milia Ferris
BHSc MSc(AppSc)
SOS welcomes Milia as the newest member to our orthoptic team. She graduated from Sydney University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences/Masters in Clinical Vision Science. She has worked in fields of paediatric and adult strabismus in private practice, along with general ophthalmology.
Milia enjoys the all the challenges that present with working with children, and she has a great technical knowledge into paediatric eye conditions. Milia is an active member of Orthoptics Australia, is registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board, and holds a certificate of currency for maintaining up to date clinical knowledge. Milia has a young family of her own and brings these experiences she has gained into her work with paediatric patients and their families.
Genevieve Mooney
BMedSc, MOrth, MAOB, MOA
Genevieve graduated from a Masters of Orthoptics in 2017, and she was awarded the Orthoptics Australia Prize for achieving the highest marks in Professional Practice subjects. She has a special interest in paediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and congenital and adult cataract surgery. She also has an interest in research and has participated in research projects at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists. Genevieve is an active member of Orthoptics Australia, is registered with the Australian Orthoptic Board, and holds a certificate of currency for maintaining up to date clinical knowledge.
What is an Orthoptist
An Orthoptist is a University trained allied health care practitioner who specialises in diagnostic procedures and treatment related to disorders of the eye and visual system.
Orthoptists work in many settings, including private ophthalmic practices, public hospital eye clinics, laser eye clinics, community health centres, vision screening programs, specialised low vision services such as the Vision Australia, Guide Dogs Australia, the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) and scientific and clinical research settings.
Our orthoptists at Sydney Ophthalmic Specialists are an integral part of our team, and are often your first point of contact. Our orthoptists are all experienced paediatric orthoptists who also have extensive knowledge in adult care. They are also actively pursuing research projects in paediatric eye care provision. Our orthoptists have a particular interest in:
- Vision assessments in babies, infants, school children and adults
- Eye movement and muscle disorders
- Amblyopia (reduced vision)
- Strabismus (turned or lazy eye)
- Low vision
- Convergence insufficiency
- Double vision assessment and rehabilitation
- Stroke and brain injury
- Vision assessments in adults
- Peripheral visual field testing
- Prism assessment and fitting
- Better Start eligibility assessments and treatment
- Research projects
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