Dr Michelle Maynard is an experienced optometrist with over 20 years of professional practice. She holds two Master’s degrees in optometry and vision science, as well as a PhD focused on pre-clinical signs of macular degeneration.
Early in her career, Michelle worked extensively in retail optometry, honing her skills in patient consultations, vision assessments, and eyewear prescriptions. Michelle spent 9 years teaching visual science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), where she combined her passion for education with ongoing research, further enhancing her expertise in ocular health and contributing to the academic development of future optometrists.
With an interest in retinal pathology, she then transitioned to an ophthalmology practice, where she gained invaluable insights into advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment strategies for ocular conditions.
Over the past four years, Michelle has collaborated closely with Dr Groeneveld and Dr Chan, further improving her clinical expertise and contributing to the enhancement of patient care.