{"id":10437,"date":"2018-04-11T10:58:12","date_gmt":"2018-04-11T00:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=10437"},"modified":"2018-04-13T10:52:18","modified_gmt":"2018-04-13T00:52:18","slug":"a-clear-vision-for-opsms-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/a-clear-vision-for-opsms-future\/","title":{"rendered":"A clear vision for OPSM\u2019s future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>OPSM Waurn Ponds has relocated to a larger more innovative space in the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre and celebrated with local ophthalmologists, GPs and longstanding patients. Owner and optometrist Rowan Prendergast said the launch party, which took place on April 7, was a fantastic way to showcase the new shop. \u201cOur innovative store design is a brand-new concept in Australian optometry. We\u2019ve invested in revolutionary cross-sectional retinal imaging and dry-eye analysis, which enables us to provide deeper eye care than ever before,\u201d Mr Prendergast said. \u201cI\u2019m thankful for the loyalty of our customers, which has enabled us to grow into this beautiful space especially as 2018 marks our first decade in the community.\u201d Guests enjoyed fantastic catering by Torquay\u2019s \u201cthe cracker collective\u201d, which specialises in grazing tables for any occasion using handmade crackers with natural ingredients. To celebrate, OPSM Waurn Ponds will run an exclusive sale during May. Eye checks are available every day. For more information, phone 5243 9288 or book online at opsm.com.au.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-10437 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-2.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"331\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-2.jpg 331w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-2-300x234.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10446'>\n\t\t\t\tOwner and optometrist Rowan Prendergast celebrated a decade of success with\nmanager Mel Hughes.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-3.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-3.jpg 327w, 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height=\"221\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-4.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-4.jpg 327w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-4-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10444'>\n\t\t\t\tNick, Jack, Henry, Kristy and Charlotte joined the solid crowd for food and drinks and\na guided tour.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5.jpg 327w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-5-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10443'>\n\t\t\t\tThe crowd enjoyed local Torquay caterer \u201cthe cracker collective\u201d, who provided the\ndelicious spread.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-6.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"327\" height=\"218\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-6.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-10442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-6.jpg 327w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-6-263x175.jpg 263w, 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srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-7.jpg 483w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-7-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-10441'>\n\t\t\t\tJenny joined Steve and\nGriffin for the launch.\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-8.jpg' title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"497\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/04\/OPSM-Waurn-Ponds-8.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" 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