Prerna Ostrowski (nee Bhatia)

Prerna’s key areas of clinical interest include:

• Therapeutically Endorsed Optometrist – Prerna holds a therapeutic endorsement, allowing her to prescribe ocular medications for a range of eye conditions. With over a decade of experience in this field, she is highly skilled in managing red or sore eyes, treating eye infections, and removing superficial foreign bodies. Her clinical confidence and gentle approach ensure patients receive prompt and effective care for urgent eye health concerns.

• Behavioural Optometry – Prerna is passionate about understanding how vision impacts learning and development, particularly in children. She has undertaken additional training in Practical Vision Therapy and continues to stay updated through her involvement with the Australasian College of Behavioural Optometrists (ACBO).

• Children’s Vision – With over a decade of experience in paediatric care, Prerna provides thorough assessments and tailored treatment plans to support children’s visual development and school performance.

• Dry Eye Management – Prerna offers comprehensive care for patients suffering from dry eye, using the latest diagnostic techniques and therapies to improve long-term comfort and ocular health.

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A committed member of Optometry Australia (OA) and ACBO, Prerna is dedicated to lifelong learning and professional development. Since 2016, she has also shared her expertise as a clinical supervisor for postgraduate students at the University of Melbourne Eyecare clinic, helping train the next generation of optometrists.