Shane Hambling
Optical Dispenser
Shane Hambling is Woonona Eyecare’s senior Optical Dispenser, he started his career with OPSM on November 20th 1985, based at their Wollongong store on the corner of Keira and Market street. During the five years Shane worked for OPSM he travelled throughout NSW as relief manager, as well as managing OPSM Warrawong for a time.
In July 1990 Shane purchased Woonona Optical and Hearing which later became known as Woonona Economy Specs and eventually in its present location as Woonona Eyecare. Over the last 33 years Shane has developed a deep understanding of the technical side of Optical Dispensing, particularly the dispensing of Multi-Focal lenses, he has also designed and imported sunglasses for flying, safety glasses for shooting and to this day still creates one off “special” lenses for shooters.
Being an avid sports fan but not particularly good at any of them, Shane does have a great appreciation for the visual requirements of various sports especially cycling and motorcycling. Currently Shane is completing a degree in Psychology with a focus on the cognitive and visual needs of children, this will complement the behavioural optometry that the practice specialises in.