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LA Optical was named after the owners Lauren and Abby. LA Optical is an optometrist practice in East Toowoomba.
This optometry practice was previously known as ‘Chas Sankey Fraser’ Optometrists on Margaret street Toowoomba.
The previous owner/optometrist Alan Twiddle retired in June 2024, and new owners Abby Ussher & Lauren Hess took over the practice in February 2024.
Abby & Lauren embody the same dedication, expertise and genuine care for patients that have been the cornerstone of this practice for the last few decades.
The name and signage was updated on 1/7/24. We are an environmentally friendly practice. This includes our frames, lenses, contact lenses, suppliers and processes.
I decided to become an optometrist a few years after I finished high school, I got a traineeship at my local independent optometrist as an optical dispenser and that’s where I developed a passion for eyes and vision. I love my job because of the people I meet, no two eyes are the same, and vision is such an integral part of peoples lives, jobs and hobbies. I especially enjoy helping people from rural and regional areas, like where I grew up. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter Lyla and our two dogs Digby and Zuko.
I always wanted to do something in the health and medicine fields, but I wanted to keep family friendly hours. My mum suggested optometry at the end of my final year at school and I thought ‘why not’. Once I actually started my degree, I absolutely loved it. I love it even more now after 13 years. I love being able to help my patients, educate them, and how I get to blend science and fashion in a really unique way! More than anything, I love spending time with my family – my husband and my beautiful daughter and son. We love to spend time outdoors with the animals on our farm, go to the park and play games. I also love to cook and read in my spare time.
Personalised vision, innovative eyecare, sustainable future
To provide personalised eye care solutions through advanced technology with emphasis on preventative eyecare.
We’re committed to providing a brighter future for the environment and to the people of the darling downs region.
