Evolve Optometry Ulladulla

10/09/2026

🎉 A huge congratulations to Tony Ireland on being named PaddleNSW Coach of the Year for 2025/26! 🎉
When Tony isn’t at the practice, you’ll usually find him on the water at Burrill, coaching the talented MAKAI juniors and helping them achieve sporting excellence in sprint kayaking and beyond.

Tony leads the MAKAI Juniors program — a squad of just seven young paddlers who have achieved outstanding results across sprint, ocean racing and marathon disciplines, at state, national and international level.

🏆 MAKAI Junior Achievements:

Two paddlers competed at the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships, placing 9th U18 Women’s Single Ski, 23rd U18 Men’s Single Ski and 5th in the U18 Mixed Double Ski.
Three juniors qualified for the World Championships, with one winning selection and two placing second at Australian trials.
Two U18 athletes were selected for the Junior/U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Canada.
One U14 paddler qualified to race U16 at the Asia Pacific Sprint Championships in Rotorua.
At the 2026 PA Canoe Sprint National Championships, MAKAI won 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze, including the U18 K1 200m National Championship and W18 K2 title.
Strong performances across GP1, GP2, PNSW Sprint Series and State Championships, plus U16 and U18 medals at the 2026 PA Canoe Marathon Championships.
Three MAKAI juniors were selected for the NSW State Team, with one athlete maintaining an NSWIS scholarship for a third consecutive season.
Tony’s success goes far beyond medals and selections. His athlete-centred coaching builds discipline, confidence, resilience and belief, showing what young athletes from a regional club can achieve.
His dedication to developing the next generation of paddlers, both on and off the water, makes this recognition thoroughly deserved.

👏 Congratulations Tony — Coach of the Year! 🏆

09/09/2026

A big congratulations to Tony on being named Paddle NSW Coach of the year!
For those wondering where he is when he is not in the practice, he can usually be found on the water at Burrill coaching the talented Makai juniors to sporting excellence in sprint kayaking.
A fantastic and well deserve recognition of his dedication to these young athletes.
Congratulations Tony!

The 2025/26 PNSW Coach of the Year is TONY IRELAND from MAKAI Paddlers.

Tony leads the MAKAI Juniors program, a small squad of seven young paddlers who have achieved outstanding results in the last twelve months. His athlete-centred coaching, technical skill, and commitment to developing juniors in a regional community have produced state, national, and international representation across sprint, ocean racing, and marathon disciplines. Tony’s program consistently nurtures confidence, resilience, and high performance in emerging athletes.

MAKAI Junior Achievements
• Two paddlers competed at the 2025 ICF Canoe Ocean Racing World Championships
o 9th in U18 Women’s Single Ski
o 23rd in U18 Men’s Single Ski
o 5th in the Under 18 Mixed Double Ski

• Three juniors qualified for the World Championships, with one winning selection and two placing second at Australian trials.

• Two U18 athletes selected for the Junior/U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships in Canada.

• One U14 paddler qualified to race U16 at the Asia Pacific Sprint Championships in Rotorua.

• At the 2026 PA Canoe Sprint National Championships, MAKAI won 5 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze, including the U18 K1 200m National Championship and W18 K2 title.

• Strong performances at GP1, GP2, PNSW Sprint Series, State Championships, and U16 and U18 medals at the 2026 PA Canoe Marathon Championships.

• Three MAKAI juniors selected for the NSW State Team, with one athlete maintaining an NSWIS scholarship for a third consecutive season.

Tony’s success is defined not only by medals and team selections but by the culture he builds - discipline and belief in what young athletes from a regional club can achieve. He consistently develops confident, capable paddlers able to perform at the highest level while embodying sportsmanship and community spirit. Tony’s unwavering commitment to the MAKAI junior paddling program is deeply deserving of recognition as PaddleNSW's Coach of the Year.

PaddleNSW Sprint PaddleNSW - Marathon NSW Institute of Sport

09/09/2026

👁️✨ Precision 7 is now in store at Evolve Optometry!
Looking for a fresh, convenient contact lens option? Precision 7 is a weekly contact lens, giving you the convenience of a new pair each week.

Come in and speak with our team to find out if Precision 7 is the right fit for your eyes and lifestyle.

📍 Now available at Evolve Optometry

EyeCare

02/09/2026

Meet Nuance Audio Glasses- an innovative, discreet hearing solution now available in store.

Designed to seamlessly fit into everyday life, Nuance Audio Glasses combine stylish vision correction with discreet hearing support, all in one elegant pair of frames.

Why Nuance Audio Glasses?

• Hearing technology built discreetly into your glasses
• Open-ear speakers for comfortable, all-day wear
• Directional microphones to help focus on the sounds that matter most
• A choice of modern frame shapes and colours
• Compatible with prescription
• Easy to personalise using the Nuance Audio App

Whether you’re enjoying a conversation in a busy café, navigating the city or spending time with family and friends, Nuance Audio Glasses are designed to help you stay connected to the world around you — without anything sitting inside your ears.

**Your hearing health matters
Nuance Audio Glasses provide hearing support but are not a replacement for a comprehensive hearing assessment. Regular hearing checks are an important part of looking after your hearing health.

Ready to experience Nuance Audio Glasses for yourself?

Book a FREE demonstration with our team in store and discover a new way to hear comfortably.

25/08/2026

Etnia Barcelona Ibiza Vol. 6 capsule in store soon. ☀️ Featuring a Mediterranean palette of colour, light and creativity 🌊🏝️🍹

19/08/2026

A big thank you to our friend Roj from Marchon Eyewear for visiting us today! It was great to have Roj in-store to share his knowledge and expertise with the team, giving us some valuable brand training and insights into the latest collections. We also topped up some of our favourite brands, including Nike, Calvin Klein and Longchamp, with some exciting new frame selections. 👓✨

Thanks again, Roj, for your time and continued support; we always appreciate your visits! 🙌🖤

17/08/2026

Myth Buster Monday 👓

**MYTH:** Wearing reading glasses makes your eyes worse.

**BUSTED! 🚨**

Reading glasses don’t make your eyes weaker or dependent on them. They simply provide the extra focusing power your eyes need to see close-up comfortably as the natural ability to focus up close changes with age.

In fact, the right reading glasses can help reduce **eye strain, squinting and headaches** when reading or doing close-up work.

14/08/2026

✨ **MiYOSMART® IQ is now available - raising the bar in myopia control.** 👓

Designed to help slow the progression of short-sightedness (myopia) in children, HOYA’s latest lens combines proven D.I.M.S. Technology with a new Triple Enhanced Design (DIMS TED).

Helping give children clearer vision today, while supporting their eye health for tomorrow. 💙

04/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Chelsea on graduating from the Australasian College of Optical Dispensing with her Certificate IV in Optical Dispensing! 👏🎓

At Evolve Optometry, we take great pride in ensuring all of our optical dispensers undertake this training to become fully qualified professionals. Investing in education means we can continue providing our patients with the highest standard of care, expertise, and advice.

Congratulations again, Chelsea, we’re excited to see you continue to grow and thrive in your career! 🌟

30/07/2026

✨ Some of this week’s frame favourites, now off to their new homes! 👓🤍

We love helping our patients find frames that suit their style and vision. Thank you for choosing us- we can’t wait to help you find your perfect pair!

Which pair is your favourite? 👇