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.

Meet our team.

  • Brad Cherrie

    Co-owner 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.

  • George Gatt

    Co-owner of Lithgow Optical and Financial Manager.

    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.

  • Graham Chuck

    Optometrist.

    Bachelor of Optometry UNSW 1979
    Masters of Optometry UNSW 2000
    Post Graduate Diploma Advanced Clinical Optometry UMelb 2001

    Vast experience of over 40 years working in both the public and private sector. Worked within the hospital and correctional service systems throughout NSW, VIC and QLD.

    Graham previously owned his owned practice in Katoomba and has worked as an optometrist in Britain, India and Zimbabwe.

  • Sofie Cole

    Manager, Qualified Ophthalmic Receptionist and Qualified Ophthalmic Assistant.

  • Sebastian Tupper

    Trainee