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Our principal optometrist and practice founder, Chris has almost thirty years of optometry experience. He established Canterbury Eyecare with his wife Athena in 1996. Chris has a special interest in eye diseases and offers full-scope optometry services, including ocular therapeutics and the prescription of contact lenses. Chris is also passionate about helping those without access to quality eye health services, being a volunteer participant in the Sumba Eye Program. Chris grew up in Canterbury and still lives locally with his wife. He has three adult children, enjoys keeping fit and riding his Vespa.

Laura graduated as an Optometrist from Deakin School of Medicine in 2015 after completing a Bachelors degree in Vision Science (with Distinction) then a Masters in Optometry.  Laura offers a full scope of optometry services. She has a practice interest in dry eye and ocular surface disease as well as myopia management and orthokeratology for children having completed further study for this through Melbourne University in 2017.  She has previously worked in an ophthalmology clinic and in private practice in Melbourne. Laura is a committee member for Early Career Optometrists Vic/SA and a member of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia. Originally from Wangaratta, outside of work she enjoys visiting art galleries, gardening, cooking and in the winter months, skiing.

With over twenty-five years of experience, Genevieve worked in private practices in Melbourne, Western Australia and regional Victoria before opening her own practice in Prahran in 2001. She then joined the Canterbury Eyecare team in 2006 and became a partner in 2010. She has a particular interest in children’s vision and ocular disease, and prides herself on taking time with each patient; listening carefully to their needs, providing a thorough examination and offering tailored advice. Genevieve lives locally with her husband and daughter. Sunday mornings sharing breakfast with her family at their favourite café is a weekly highlight.