Martin Robinson B.App.Sc.(Optom)

Martin Robinson began his career wanting to follow the old adage “prevention is better than the cure”.

As such he divided his time between testing children in north Queensland and working with Dr Gary Brian, an ophthalmologist with the Fred Hollows Foundation, providing services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders living in Queensland. This enabled Martin to see first-hand how devastating life could be with a major loss of vision and underlined the necessity of regular, thorough eye examinations in the maintenance of healthy eyes and healthy sight.

Martin moved onto owning practices in central Queensland covering an area several times the size of Tasmania. In 2006 Martin sold these practices and he and his family moved to Hobart looking for a change in lifestyle. Martin says ‘it was the best move we ever made’. He is happily married to Natalie and a father to two teenage boys.

Originally situated in the Elizabeth Hope Priceline Pharmacy, Martin’s Eyecare has been operating at the current site since 2009 and remains one of only two completely independent practices in Southern Tasmania. Located in the heart of the Glenorchy shopping precinct, Martin’s Eyecare optometry practice can be found in the Shiploads Building on Main Road with plenty of free parking nearby.

Xin Duan – Optometrist

Xin is a therapeutically endorsed optometrist who completed her Bachelor of Vision Science and Master of Optometry at Flinders University. She is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centred eye care, with a particular interest in specialty contact lenses. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, Xin is able to provide consultations in either language.

Having previously worked in outreach eye clinics in Nepal, Xin developed a strong commitment to improving access to quality eye care for underserved communities. This experience continues to shape her approach to practice, reinforcing her belief that everyone deserves compassionate, thorough eye care regardless of their circumstances. She is dedicated to helping patients better understand their eye health and strives to ensure they feel comfortable, informed, and supported throughout every stage of their eye care journey.

Outside of optometry, Xin enjoys playing badminton and exploring Tasmania’s beautiful natural landscapes. She also values opportunities to engage with the community and continues to develop her clinical knowledge to provide the best possible care for her patients.