With 40+ years of experience, the latest optical expertise and a commitment to our locals, you will always receive care tailored to your needs from our friendly, professional team.
Brad Cherrie
Practice Principal of Lithgow Optical and Optometrist.
Bachelor of Optometry UNSW 1979
Drugs certificate UNSW 1980
Vast experience of 40 years in practice and previously owned a practice in Chatswood, Sydney.
Special interest in children’s vision including vision related learning difficulties.
Former optometrist of multi-disciplinary school for children.
David Trinh
David works at Lithgow Optical/ Chemist warehouse Optimetry as a Locum Optimetrist. David is available on Friday and brings a wealth of knowledge from his many years of practice in Optometry.
Sebastian Tupper
Optical Dispenser
HLT47815 – Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing (Australia)
This qualification reflects the role of optical dispensers who dispense and supply optical appliances as prescribed by optometrists and/or ophthalmologists in accordance with the Australian Standards.
This is the highest level qualification for optical dispensing in Australia
Larni Nairne
Larni has experience in aged care and retial, and a passion for helping people feel supported.
In 2026, she’ll begin the Optical Dispensing course as she works towards a career at Lithgow Optical/Chemist Warehouse that blends care, precision, and customer connection.
George Gatt
Optical Dispenser of Lithgow Optical.
George worked in Glass Manufacturing in Penrith, as a leading hand and machine operator. His decision to move away from the manufacturing industry to invest in small business brings a wealth of organisational skills.