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Valery entered the optical industry after graduating from Melbourne University in 1997. She went on to further her qualifications by completing a Post Grad Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics in 2002. Her journey to reach Eyedentity Optometrists took her from working for one of the largest optical companies in Australia, to running a large private boutique practice for 8 years, to working with the elderly at nursing homes, to children’s visual screening at schools. Her extensive knowledge within all members of the community allows her to be able to manage her patients individually and personally. Her love of fashion is represented with the exciting frame collections she chooses for the Carnegie practice. Valery’s flair for fashion, her love of people and the medicine of optometry is what makes her love her role as an optometrist!

After graduating from the University of Melbourne, Julia together with her sister Liza started this family practice in 2003. Julia has a keen interest in new developments in the optical industry and in clinical research, regularly attending numerous conferences and courses to keep up to date. Julia completed a Post Graduate course in Advanced Clinical Optometry specializing in Children’s vision, Contact Lenses and Low Vision. The Ocular Therapeutics degree also enables extensive knowledge to manage and treat numerous conditions including red and sore eyes. Julia loves the fashion side of optics, regularly attending international trade fairs and selecting new styles and brands of glasses and sunglasses for the store.

Lauren graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2008 and began her career as a clinical resident at the Australian College of Optometry where she completed her post graduate diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry and Advanced certificate in Glaucoma. Her areas of interest include paediatrics and glaucoma. She is passionate about public eye health in particular working with Indigenous and refugee populations. In her spare time, Lauren enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband and young children.