Local Eyes Optometrists is proudly owned and operated by Mackay locals Kelly Menzies and Rebecca Vella.

Experienced team of local eye care professionals

Our vision is to provide full-scope professional optometry services to the local community.

Kelly Menzies

Owner and Optometrist

  • Bachelor of Optometry, Honours (QUT)
    Advanced Certificate in Children’s Vision
    Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics
    Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Credentialed Optometrist

  • Kelly has been working in the optical industry since 2005, starting out as an optical dispenser while studying at university. In 2008, Kelly graduated her Optometry degree at QUT with honours. Since that time she has worked as a fully qualified optometrist in Townsville, Swan Hill, and for the last 8 years, in her hometown of Mackay. Kelly has built a reputation for being professional, caring, and competent, and is well respected by both her colleagues and patients.

    Outside of the practice, Kelly loves cooking and spending time with her husband, two young (and active) boys.

  • Email | kelly@localeyesoptom.com.au

Selina

Optical Dispenser

  • Selina has worked in the optical industry since 2014 and has been a part of the Local Eyes team since 2022. She enjoys working in independent optometry and the long-term patient relationships and clinical emphasis that this brings. Selina loves getting to know our patients and providing customer service that goes above and beyond.

    Outside of work she enjoys crafting, socialising, and spending time with family and friends. Selina also loves running and is a member of Mackay LRC running club.

  • Email | reception@localeyesoptom.com.au

Rebecca Vella

Owner and Practice Manager

  • A Mackay local, working as an optical dispenser since 2001, Rebecca has over 20 years experience in the optical industry. With that, comes invaluable knowledge regarding optical and sunglass frames, lens materials and designs. Rebecca has a special interest in dispensing complex prescriptions, adjustments, frame repairs, and assisting patients with contact lens insertion, removal and care. With a genuine interest in advances within the optical industry, Rebecca is always looking for opportunities to further her knowledge and skills. Her professionalism and outstanding customer service builds strong relationships with both patients and suppliers.

    On the weekends Rebecca spends time with her husband Mick, and two teenage daughters on their cane farm 30km west of Mackay.

  • Email | admin@localeyesoptom.com.au

Jocelyn

Optical Dispenser

  • Jocelyn has worked in the optical industry since 2022 and joined the Local Eyes team in 2024. Her favourite part of dispensing is helping patients choose the ideal frame and guiding them through lens options to find the perfect match for their individual requirements.

     

    Outside of work she enjoys taking her dogs for walks on the beach, watching her three boys play soccer and socialising with friends and family. 

  • Email | reception@localeyesoptom.com.au

Natasha Westcott

Optometrist

  • Bachelor of Vision Science with Distinction (QUT)

    Master of Optometry with Distinction (QUT)

  • Natasha (Tash) was born and raised in Mackay on her family’s sugar cane farm. She started working in the optical industry as an optical dispenser while studying. After graduating from the Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry with distinction at QUT in 2021, she returned to Mackay. She enjoys all aspects of optometric care, especially building strong relationships with her patients and providing them with the highest quality care.

     

    Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and two beautiful blue cattle dogs.

  • Email | natasha@localeyesoptom.com.au

Olivia

Junior Optical Assistant

  • Olivia is our junior optical assistant and has worked with us since 2022. She is currently completing her senior schooling and wishes to go to university once she graduates year 12 to become an Optometrist.

    Outside of work she enjoys playing netball, and spending time with friends and family.

  • Email | reception@localeyesoptom.com.au

Experience for yourself our beautiful practice, amazing customer service, and highly qualified eye care advice.

More about our practice on our blog Insight

Insight Blog
Prescription safety glasses don’t need to be boring!
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Prescription safety glasses don’t need to be boring!
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Whether you are an individual or a large company, Local Eyes Optometrists can cater for all your prescription safety glasses needs. With a huge range of frames in different shapes, sizes and colours from brands such as Bolle, Safestyle, and Ugly Fish, your workplace has never been clearer (or more stylish)!

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Corneal Topography
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Corneal Topography
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The main function of a corneal topographer is to create a 3D topography map of the cornea (the clear, front window of the eye). This helps us to diagnose and monitor corneal conditions such as keratoconus, and also greatly assists with fitting contact lenses, especially hard (or RGP) lenses and OrthoK lenses. Our corneal topographer can also take photos and videos of the front surface of the eye to better assess and monitor dry eyes and other conditions that affect the front part of the eye. 

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Are your eyes ready for Summer?
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Are your eyes ready for Summer?
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We love Summer! With Summer comes sunshine, but with sunshine comes UV - especially in our beautiful part of the world. We are accustomed to being sun smart with our skin, but it is also important to protect our eyes properly from harmful UV. So if you are looking for new sunglasses this Summer, it’s important to keep eye protection in mind as well as style.

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