Clacher & Hook Team

Sally O'Brien (nee Hook) - Principal Optometrist

B.App.Sc. (Optom) (Hons) Grad Cert Oc Ther

Sally graduated as an optometrist with honours from QUT in 2004. Sally has worked at Clacher & Hook Optometrists since 2007. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics in 2011 through QUT, which enables her to prescribe medicated eye drops such as antibiotics to treat a range of eye infections and conditions. Sally also works in conjunction with many of the local General Practitioners and Ophthalmologists who refer their patients for diagnosis, management and monitoring.

Sally enjoys practicing all aspects of optometry and goes about her work in a caring and empathetic way. She prides herself on providing comprehensive eye care in an unhurried and thorough manner, and always strives to communicate as clearly as possible to her patients.

Sarah Warlow - Optometrist

B.App.Sc. (Optom)(Hons) Grad Cert Oc Ther, Adv Cert Ch Vis (ACO)

Sarah is a Queensland Children's Hospital aligned optometrist. She has been invited to work closely with the QCH ophthalmology department in caring for stable, discharged patients. Aligned optometrists must have the knowledge, skills, communication strategies, continuing education and resources to examine and treat childrens' eyes confidently.

Sarah graduated from QUT with honours in 2006. She began her optometry career in Alice Springs where she worked in various roles including in indigenous eye care in remote communities. Here, Sarah developed an interest in helping people with eye diseases with a focus on diabetes-related eye conditions. She also worked as a locum optometrist in practices throughout Australia, gaining diverse experience in city and regional optometry practices.

In 2008, Sarah moved to the UK and worked in the optometry department of Moorfields Eye Hospital where she gained further experience in eye diseases and helping patients with low vision.

Sarah joined our practice in early 2014. She enjoys helping people of all ages both with their eye health and prescribing the latest in spectacle and contact lens technology. She also volunteers her time and expertise every year, to run free eye clinics at Yotkom Hospital, Uganda.

Amy Hannay

Office Manager & Optical Dispenser

Amy is a qualified optical dispenser with over two decades of experience in the optics industry, having begun her career in 2003. She joined our team in 2014 and has since become an integral part of our practice.

Amy is passionate about building strong relationships with our patients, taking the time to understand their individual needs and provide tailored eye care solutions. She stays up to date with the latest advancements in lens design and optical technology, ensuring every patient is well informed and receives the best possible visual outcome.

With a keen eye for style, Amy also enjoys helping patients select frames that not only enhance their vision but complement their personal look—so they leave feeling confident as well as seeing clearly.

Amy was also the creative force behind our practice refit, completed in June 2025. Her vision, attention to detail, and flair for design were instrumental in bringing the project to life.

Naomi Blake

Optical Assistant

Naomi’s journey in optics began in 2001 at an independent optometry practice in Darwin. She became part of the Clacher and Hook team in 2006, working full-time until welcoming her first child in 2008. After returning later that year on a casual basis, she expanded her family again in 2010 and has since continued in her role as an optical assistant, taking on additional responsibility for patient recall management.

Known for her warm approach, Naomi loves getting to know our clients and maintaining lasting relationships. She is dedicated to offering exceptional customer care, and especially enjoys helping clients choose frames that express their personality and complement their individual style.