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I grew up in Canberra and have been practising optometry here for over 20 years. I hold a Bachelor of Optometry with first class honours from the University of New South Wales. After several years of working locally, I spent two years in The Netherlands as an optometrist in an ophthalmology clinic, where I was involved in coordinating clinical trials for emerging therapies in glaucoma and macular degeneration. I returned to Canberra in 1999 and worked in various practices before joining Unique Optical in 2003. In 2016, I completed a Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, enabling me to prescribe medications for a wide range of eye conditions. I take great satisfaction in building long-term relationships with my patients, many of whom I’ve had the privilege of seeing for many years. Outside of work, I am a regular at parkrun, enjoy cycling and am learning swing dancing.

I graduated from the University of NSW in 2004 with first class honours. I spent my early career gaining experience in a diverse range of clinical settings, spanning from rural NSW to the UK. I have completed a post graduate qualification in Ocular Therapeutics and I am qualified to prescribe eye medications to treat infectious and inflammatory diseases of the eye. I have a special interest in childrens vision and how it impacts education. I am also a lecturer and tutor to Optometry students at the University of Canberra. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three sons exploring Canberras beautiful landscape, I am also an amateur Acapella enthusiast and performer.

I have been in Canberra and at Unique Optical for over 18 years. Over 30 years experience in Optometry having graduated from UNSW and has practiced in Adelaide, Sydney, London and Edinburgh. This included time working in a London specialty contact practice and in the Optical industry with training responsibilities in spectacle lenses and contact lenses. I am happy to turn my hand to most aspects of Optometry and I have a special interest in Dry eye, Children’s vision and Contact lenses. I believe in the importance of good communication when tailoring individualised solutions to patient’s unique optical requirements.