Meet Our Team

Our Optometrist

Dario Canale

Dario Canale

Practice Owner and Optometrist
B. Science, B. Optometry, Post Grad (Ocular Therapeutics), ACBO

Optometrist at Ashburton Eyecare, Dario has over 20 years experience in optometry consulting. He is therapeutically endorsed to provide ocular medicines if required, and regularly treats eye infections, inflammations and allergies.

His interests lie in the fields of:

  • Paediatric Optometry
  • Retinal Pathology
  • Anterior eye inflammations / infections
  • Dry eye
  • Myopia Control
  • Contact lenses

Dario enjoys the broad-scope of optometry found in a private practice setting. In particular, he enjoys the human side of consulting and believes education should be a natural integral part of any consultation. He takes a special interest in children’s vision.

Dario is a passionate amateur photographer and loves spending time with his family including his two boys.

Our Friendly Staff

Sasha

Sasha

Practice Manager

As Practice Manager, Sasha brings many years of optical and managerial experience to Optometry. As well as managing all manner of day-to-day dealings at Ashburton Eyecare, Sasha is in charge of stock control of all our beautiful frames and nothing would please her more to be able to marry the new colours and styles to you – our lovely customers!

Sasha is currently studying her Cert 4 in Optical Dispensing in order to more formally expand her already wide knowledge of optics in a private practice setting.

Sasha also does all the training for new contact lens wearers to help them feel comfortable and up and running as fast as possible. In short, Sasha is a little bit of a Jill of all trades and we are lucky to have her at the practice.

Glenda

Glenda

Optical Dispenser

Glenda has over 34 years of experience in the optical industry and brings a wealth of knowledge to the Ashburton community.

“I feel fortunate to be working with the amazing lens choices we have to offer along with our beautiful frames at Ashburton Eyecare.”

Amy

Amy

Optical Dispenser

Amy has been working in the Optical industry since 2013. She enjoys the technical elements, working with optometrists and colleagues, and most of all, helping clients select frames and lenses that are ideal for their needs.

With a strong and diverse background in Optical, Amy found her new home at Ashbuton Eyecare in early 2022 where client satisfaction is more highly valued and rewarding to achieve.

Our Leading Brands

  • Lavin Paris
  • Chloe
  • Gucci
  • Porsche Design
  • Levi's
  • Ted Baker London
  • Caroline Abram
  • William Morris London
  • Maui Jim
  • Masunaga Since 1905