James Andrew Armitage

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  • Professor of Optometry and Associate Head of School of Medicine (International and Partnerships), Deakin University

I am a practicing optometrist, active researcher and Professor of Optometry in the Deakin Optometry program. I have enjoyed a diverse academic career enabled by PhD and postdoctoral studies that trained me in very disparate areas of health including electrophysiological function of the eye, the role of maternal diet and the controllers of fetal development, vascular and metabolic health and autonomic nerve activity.
I encourage my patients to take good care of their eyes and body; appreciating that our eyes offer a unique window into our systemic health.

Experience

  • 2025–present
    Professor of Optometry and Associate Head of School of Medicine (International and Partnerships), Deakin University
  • 2019–2024
    Professor of Optometry and Optometry Course Director, Deakin University
  • 2016–2019
    Associate Professor of Vision Science and Optometry Course Director, Deakin University

Education

  • 2025 
    Optometry Australia, OACAP-G
  • 2023 
    Optometry Australia, CASA Credentialed Optometrist
  • 2018 
    Australian College of Optometry, FACO
  • 2014 
    American Academy of Optometry, FAAO
  • 2014 
    Australian College of Optometry, CertOcTher
  • 2002 
    University of Melbourne, PhD
  • 1999 
    University of Melbourne, MOptom
  • 1996 
    University of Melbourne, BOptom

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