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The Team at Balmain Vision


At the heart of our practice is our esteemed optometrist, Queenie Chau, alongside a dedicated team of eye care professionals. Together, they form the backbone of our practice, offering a blend of knowledge, innovative techniques, and a genuine passion for enhancing the vision and lives of our patients.

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How We Support Your Family’s Vision Health


Under Queenie's guidance, our team provides comprehensive eye care tailored to the unique needs of you and your family. Whether it's conducting thorough eye exams, offering cutting-edge treatments for conditions like dry eye, or providing personalised recommendations for eyewear and contact lenses, we ensure every aspect of your care is covered. Our goal is to address your immediate concerns and educate and empower you to maintain and protect your eye health for years to come.

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Our Commitment To You

Balmain's Leading Optometrist


Queenie Chau is the principal optometrist at Balmain Vision and Five Dock Optometry. With a prestigious academic background from the University of New South Wales, where she earned a Bachelor of Optometry and Vision Sciences with First Class Honours, Queenie's commitment to excellence is unmatched. Her therapeutic qualifications enable her to prescribe ophthalmic medicines, positioning her as a leader in the field.

Over her decade-plus career, she has gained experience in various fields. She is passionate about identifying and managing eye conditions and tirelessly works to raise awareness about the importance of early detection. Her clinical focus is strong in areas such as advanced dry eye treatments, including the BlephEx and techniques for meibomian gland expression.

Queenie is also skilled in orthokeratology, offering ortho-k lenses as an effective myopia control strategy for suitable candidates.

Her approach to patient care is personalised, integrating the latest technology and research to ensure quality care. Queenie's passion for optometry extends beyond the clinic; she has volunteered with the Starlight Children's Foundation and gained valuable experience alongside ophthalmologists in the United States.

Queenie enjoys spending time with her dogs, Katsu and Yuzu, and exploring new culinary experiences outside her practice.

Dr. Queenie Chau
B.Optom/Vision Science (1st Class HONS);  Ocular Therapeutics UNSW: Ophthalmic Medicines Prescriber, Sydney Dry Eye Clinic by Balmain Vision.  Dr. Queenie Chau is our principal optometrist and is therapeutically qualified to prescribe ophthalmic medicine. She has special interests in orthokeratology contact lens fitting, early eye disease detection and ocular disease management, including dry...