Derek Fails

Derek brings over 30 years of experience in optometry. After graduating in the UK, he emigrated to Australia, where he ran a successful optometry practice in Tasmania for many years. During this time, he worked with the Royal Guide Dogs Association of Tasmania and contributed to the Vision 2020 committee.
Since 2020, Derek has provided optometry services to remote communities in the Northern Territory and worked as a locum optometrist across Australia. He was also an inaugural member of the Optometry Board of Australia, serving for over nine years, and currently serves as the President of the Optometry Council of NSW

Derek is passionate about supporting patients of all ages, from 3 to 93, with their vision needs. He has a particular interest in myopia management for children, as well as in treating dry eye and ocular surface disease in adult populations.
In his spare time you’ll find Derek either running, exploring through travel, or enjoying good entertainment.