Dr SooJin Nam is a behavioural optometrist who has a special interest in children’s vision, myopia control and learning difficulties in particular, the impact vision has on learning and concentration. SooJin enjoys learning and improving her clinical skills – she has travelled extensively both nationally and internationally to continue her education. As a mother of two little ones, she understands the importance of giving children a nurturing, supportive environment in order for them to achieve their best.
Dr SooJin Nam
Dr SooJin Nam
B.Optom(UNSW), MBA (AGSM)
Behavioural Optometry Practitioner, Ortho-k Practitioner
Behavioural Optometry Practitioner, Ortho-k Practitioner
PLACE OF PRACTICE
Eyecare Kids Hillsdale
Eyecare Plus BroadwayTOP INTERESTS
Strabismus and Amblyopia
Binocular Vision and Visual Skills
Myopia Control and OrthokeratologyPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Optometry Australia (OA)
Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO)
Contact Lens Society of Australia (CCLSA)
Australian Optometric Panel (AOP)
Optometric Extension Program (OEP)
Orthokeratology Society of Oceania (OSO)PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Optometry/Science (UNSW)
Master of Business Administration (AGSM)
Postgraduate Study of Behavioural Optometry (UNSW)PRACTICE & PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Winner for Outstanding Professional Services in the Bankstown-Canterbury Business awards (2004), finalist in (2005, 2006, 2012)
Korean Business Woman of the Year (2004)
NSW Winner for the Shell Livewire Business Competition (2001)
Highly commended for My Business Young gun award (2004)
Finalist for Champion of Champion Business awards (2004)BEYOND WORK
SooJin is active in the community, has previously been the recipient of the Young Australian of the year award for her local council, participated in the Rotary Group Study Exchange to Indiana as part of the centenary team in 2004 and also volunteered her services (in association with ICEE and RACS) for an eyecare service delivery trip to East Timor.