About Us
Enjoy better vision.
The Eye Health Centre provides exceptional care for your eyes and vision. We offer comprehensive eye services, ranging from eye testing and diagnostics, to advanced surgical procedures.
We understand eyes and the impact your vision has on your life, overall health and lifestyle. That’s why we use the latest methods to understand your condition and improve your vision. Our team of highly qualified and experienced practitioners includes internationally-recognised specialists in eye disease and treatments. We are a collaborative care clinic. That means we offer eye health support from ophthalmologists and clinical optometrists, so you get the most appropriate care when you need it.
All of our optometrists are highly trained in clinical assessment and management in accordance with The Eye Health Centre’s methods and protocols.
Visit one of our convenient locations in Brisbane City, Aspley, Wynnum and Booval.
Meet the team
Dr Andrew Apel
MB BS (QLD) FRANZCO. Corneal Surgery & External Eye Disease
Dr Andrew Apel is the founding owner of The Eye Health Centre Brisbane with practices in Brisbane City, Aspley, Wynnum and Booval.
As a patient seeking treatment for a vision or ocular health problem, you deserve to feel valued and important. No one will take your care as seriously as Brisbane ophthalmologist and laser eye surgeon Dr Andrew Apel. A leader in the field of ophthalmology with over 25 years of experience providing medical and surgical solutions, Dr Apel is highly sought-after and greatly respected by patients and peers.
Dr John Hogden
MB BS (UNSW) BMedSc FRANZCO. Cornea, Anterior Segment and Refractive Surgeon
Dr John Hogden is an Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in corneal, external eye disease, cataract, anterior segment, and
refractive surgery. Few things are as precious as your vision. If a refractive error, cataracts, corneal disease or another eye problem compromises your ocular health or your ability to see clearly, you deserve the finest medical or surgical care available. Individuals in Brisbane, Wynnum, Aspley and the surrounding Queensland areas place their trust in Dr John Hogden of The Eye Health Centre. The fellowship-trained ophthalmologist will dedicate himself to helping you achieve exceptional vision and ocular health through personalised, attentive care.
Dr Michael Hogden
BSc MBBS (Hons) FRANZCO DAO Retinal Specialist
Michael Hogden is a retinal specialist with subspecialty training in the medical and surgical management of disorders of the vitreous,
retina and macula. He completed specialist ophthalmic surgical training in Queensland, including a year as senior registrar at the Princess Alexandra Hospital, before undertaking further subspecialty Fellowship training in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery at the Oxford Eye Hospital and Bristol Eye Hospital, respectively. Michael has also pursued additional international retinal training at Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, and the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute at Columbia University in New York. He was awarded a RANZCO Overseas Scholarship to support his subspecialty Fellowship training in the United Kingdom and North America.
Dr Hogden holds a public appointment as a Consultant Vitreoretinal Surgeon at the Princess Alexandra Hospital and is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland. In these academic posts he is involved in training Ophthalmology registrars and medical students and is involved in clinical research.
Dr Hogden consults at our Wynnum clinic.
Dr Gurmit Uppal
MBBS (Hons), BSc (Hons), MD, FRCOphth (UK), FRANZCO
Dr Uppal is an ophthalmic cataract surgeon and vitreo-retinal specialist with a research background in macular surgery.
He undertook his training in London at leading
teaching hospitals and his ophthalmic training at the
the world renowned Moorfields Eye Hospital, the
largest eye centre in Europe.
Thereafter he completed a retinal fellowship in
vitreoretinal surgery and medical retina at Sydney
Eye Hospital. Dr Uppal followed this up with a
second vitreo-retinal fellowship at Moorfields Eye
Hospital, London further enhancing his experience in
retinal disorders, trauma as well as high volume
refractive and complex cataract surgery.
Dr Uppal moved in 2014 to Brisbane with his wife
and two daughters.
Elevating Patient Outcomes:
Our ophthalmologists thrive within a collaborative and premium care environment, bolstered by the expertise of specialized clinical optometrists. This powerful partnership merges advanced medical insight with precision clinical support, ensuring comprehensive and personalized eye care. With our ophthalmology team, you're not only accessing leading specialists but also experiencing a commitment to your overall eye health and the utmost quality of care.
Silvie Hoang
B. Vision Sci (Dist) / M. Optometry (Dist) from QUT
Silvie is a therapeutically endorsed optometrist, who graduated from QUT with Bachelor of Vision Science (with Distinction) in 2014 and Master of Optometry (with Distinction) in 2016.
She has interests in primary eye care, ocular therapeutics, and ocular pathology.
Mr Jason Holland
B.App.Sc.(Hons)(Optom), PGCOT, CASA Co
Jason graduated from QUT in 1994 with a Bach. Applied Science (Optometry) with Honors. After initially doing locum Optometry around Australia,
in 2001 he commenced sessional work with Ophthalmologist and Anterior Eye Specialist, Dr Andrew Apel, at the Eye Health Centre in Brisbane.
In 2006 he founded an advanced Dry Eye Clinic at The Eye Health Centre in Brisbane, managing challenging patients utilizing the latest technology. More recently he co-founded The Dry Eye Society of QLD of which he is the current President.
In 2012 he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics and became a Credentialed Optometrist with CASA. Jason also served as a Director and Treasurer for Optometry Australia, QLD & NT, for 9 years until 2017, and he served on the Optometry Australia National Board for three years. He currently sits on the QUT, Deakin and UWA Optometry Advisory Boards.
Jason has lectured on Contact Lenses and Dry Eye in Australia and across South-East Asia and was the recipient of the Optometry Australia Qld Optometrist of the year in 2018.
Phuc Ngo
BScApp(Optom)
Phuc Ngo is an accomplished optometrist with a passion for eye health and patient care. His diverse background includes roles as an executive board member
for The Dry Eye Society and extensive philanthropic work in Cambodia through Australian Health Humanitarian Aid (AHHA) since 2017.
Phuc graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Optometry) from QUT in 2004. Early in his career, he gained valuable experience working in private practices and large corporations. His commitment to excellence led him to participate in locum work across Australia before returning to Brisbane.
Currently based at The Eye Health Centre in Booval, Phuc specialises in managing complex dry eye disease and intricate contact lens fittings. He holds the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics and is a Credentialed Optometrist for CASA.
Jane Scott
Bachelor of Science in Ophthalmic Optics (Hons) and a Diploma in Optometry.
Jane Graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University in 1987 with a Bsc in Ophthalmic Optics Hons and a diploma in Optometry.
Jane joined TEHC in 2011 and has a special interest in multifocal implants. Having had the surgery herself in 2014 she is well qualified to discuss the procedure with patients.
She performs post operative checks for Refractive and Cataract patients at Brisbane Day Surgery as well as counselling both pre and post operatively. Jane is a co author on published research into patient satisfaction with multifocal intra ocular implants.
Clodagh Sinnott
BScApp(Optom) B. Vis Sci (with distinction), M. Optom (with distinction)
Clodagh is a clinical optometrist for the Eye Health Centre based primarily in the Wynnum location. Clodagh graduated Queensland University of Technology in 2016
Bregan Soh
MClinOptom. BVisSc. (UNSW) AdvCertGlauc. AdvCertChildVis. (ACO)
Bregan graduated with a Master of Clinical Optometry and Bachelor of Vision Science from UNSW. Prior to joining The Eye Health Centre, Bregan spent many years working
closely with ophthalmologists in rural and remote Australia, and enjoyed playing a pivotal role in providing eyecare to these communities. With a passion for connecting with patients as well as providing first-class clinical care, Bregan has completed post-graduate studies in the areas of glaucoma, paediatrics and dry eye. You will see Bregan working collaboratively with our doctors, as well as running a glaucoma and dry eye clinic at our Wynnum centre.
Henry Tran
BVisSc MOptom AdvCertGlauc (ACO)
Henry completed his training at the Queensland University of Technology in 2015 with a Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry (with Distinction).
As part of his studies, he underwent clinical placement at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. In addition, Henry underwent further training and completed the Advanced Certificate in Glaucoma at the Australian College of Optometry. Henry has worked all around Australia in both corporate and private practice. He has also worked alongside renowned ophthalmologists in Brisbane and has developed a special interest in ocular health and glaucoma management.
