MEET THE EYECARE TEAM

John Schubach (Cresta)
• John qualified at Rand Afrikaans University in 1992 with a B.Optom degree and has been in private practice for past 15 years.

• He completed the CAS course in advanced diagnostics and therapeutics in 1996, from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, USA.

• In 2000 he enrolled and graduated in 2002 with a Masters degree in Business administration (MBA) from the Gordon Institute of Business Sciences.

• John started working at Vision Optometrists in 1989 as a student for (then) Wilcox, Du Toit and Thoroldt practice.

• He bought the current practice in 1999 where he practices as an Optometrist and is a partner.

• He is currently a Director of the South African Optometric Association.

• "I thoroughly enjoy Optometry, the technology and the human interaction. Making a difference in people’s world is what makes my work so satisfying."

• In his free time he enjoys the triathlons, golf, fishing, cooking, wine and spending time with family and friends.

• John is married and has two young boys.

• John has the following core Optometric interests:
   - Challenging contact lens fittings with a special interest in hard contact lenses
   - The management of Keratakonus
   - Eye diseases and infections - diagnosis and co-management with Ophthalmology
   - Clinical medicine, systemic health and the ocular interactions
   - Dry eye diagnosis and management

Junilla Gabel (Cresta and Zambezi)
• Junilla qualified at Rand Afrikaans University (UJ) in 2004 with a B.Optom degree and has been in private practice for past 3 years.

• In 2005 she enrolled with UNISA, studying a B.Comm Management.

• In May 2008, she completed a CAS cerificate in 'Advanced Study in Binocular Vision, Pedriatic and related areas, theoretical and clinical application including Performance Vision'.

• Junilla started working at Vision Optometrists in 2002 as a student for (then) Classic Eyes Cresta.

• She joined the team permanently as an Optometrist in 2004 and is a partner.

• "After Matric I wanted to become a navigator, but due to my poor eyesight, I was not accepted for the course. I then decided then to do optometry – where I currently enjoy being part of the Vision Optometrist™ family".

• In her free time she enjoys gardening, painting, spending time with her family and friends, as well as, snorkeling & water sports.

• Junilla has the following core Optometric interests:
   - Paediatric Optometry
   - Binocular Vision and Visual Therapy
   - Contact Lenses

Werner Noëth (Cresta)
• Werner qualified at Rand Afrikaans University (UJ) in 1995 with a B.Optom degree and has been in private practice for past 12 years.

• He then completed a speciality Sports Vision qualification again at UJ in 2002.

• Werner started working at Vision Optometrists in 1993 as a student for (then) Classic Eyes Cresta.

• He joined the team permanently as an Optometrist in 1998 and is a partner.

• "The best part of my day is being empowered to help and solve visual problems and the special relationship that one generates from those interactions."

• In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, game hunting, scuba diving, 4X4-ing and Boxing.

• Werner is married and has a daughter

• Werner has the following core Optometric interests:
   - Contact lenses
   - Speciality Rigid hard lenses
   - Sports vision
   - Complex refractions and specific visual needs

Marléne Jacobs (Cresta and Zambezi)
• Marléne completed her B.Optom degree in 2008 at UJ (University of Johannesburg). 

• Prior to that, she started working at Vision Optometrists (then Classic Eyes) in 2006 as a student.

• Marléne joined the Vision Team permanently as an Optometrist in the December of 2008.

• "If helping someone is the only thing we do, everyday will be a successful one".

• "In my free time I like going to the movies, visit my family and friends and go to the farm - just to get away from the city rush."

• Core Optometric interests:
   - Dry eye management
   - Contact lenses

Chené Pelser

• I qualified with my B.Optom degree at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in 2009

• I joined the Vision Team in December 2009

• I absolutely love my job!! Every day is rewarding as I am giving each person the best gift in the world…the gift of sight!

• I like spending time with my friends and family, playing netball and golf, going to the bushfield or sea, and I make a point of exploring a new adventure every year.

• Optometric interests:
   - Contact lenses
   - Paediatric Optometry