Welcome to People on the move – September 2025, Insight’s monthly bulletin to keep the Australian ophthalmic sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes.
If you’d like to tell the industry about a new person in your company, practice, or clinic, please send the person’s name, position, image and a short description about their role to editor Myles Hume for consideration at myles.hume@primecreative.com.au.
Cindy Trieu – Vision Eye Institute
Ms Cindy Trieu has taken on the role as the South Australian clinical relationships manager at Vision Eye Institute (VEI). She is described as a highly experienced clinical optometrist. Most recently, she has been practising at VEI’s Kurralta Park clinic. VEI said Trieu’s commitment to collaborative care and clear communication mades her a natural fit for its clinical relationships team – a dedicated group of optometrists and orthoptists who support referring practitioners across the country. The team plays a vital role in ensuring a seamless referral experience for healthcare professionals, managing VEI’s national education program, and serving as a key point of contact for clinical enquiries.
Emma Solanki – ProVision
Ms Emma Solanki recently joined ProVision as a Queensland business coach. She brings more than 20 years’ industry experience spanning wholesale and independent retail, including as operations manager at National Optical Care since 2020. Having worked as an independent practice manager early in her career, she understands the challenges facing small business operations, and her mentoring and coaching experience positions her to deliver solutions that improve operational efficiencies and growth optimisation, the organisation said. Solanki shares the ProVision Queensland region with recently-appointed Ms Yvette Safier. “I’m thrilled to have joined ProVision and look forward to collaborating with members to enhance their practice performance while championing the future of independent optometry.”
Dr Monica Jong – EssilorLuxottica
Dr Monica Jong, previously an Australian optometrist who has worked extensively in the field of myopia management, has joined EssilorLuxottica as its head of medical affairs for North America. “The company’s transformation into a MedTech organisation represents a pivotal moment for our industry, and I am excited to contribute to this next chapter,” she said. “In this role, I will be leading the North America medical affairs strategy and execution, working in close partnership with eyecare professionals to bring advanced technologies to market to elevate and serve our patients across their life journey.”
