Irma completed her Bachelor of Applied Science (Optometry) degree with First Class Honours and a University Medal from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2005. She obtained her Post-Graduate Diploma in Ocular Therapeutics from QUT in 2010. Irma has a strong interest in Specialty Contact Lens fitting, particularly Orthokeratology. She is a member of the Optometrists Association of Australia and the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia.
Irma speaks Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and German.
Irma has gained experience in the treatment of cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma by working with an ophthalomogist for a number of years.
While previously running a low vision clinic in the city, Irma was also able to provide assistance with low vision devices to people with poor vision including magnifiers and telescopesby.