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Dr Photi Tanos (Principal Optometrist) Photi has been working in a clinical optometry setting for over 14 years. Special interests include: Ocular diseases and management. Photi has actively been involved in co-management roles with local GPs and Ophthalmologist to ensure optimal patient outcomes in a range of disease processes including Diabetes, Glaucoma, Cataract and Macular Dengeration. Children’s Vision. A good start to life is so important, being apart of that journey is a privilege. Photi is also an Aligned Optometrist with the Queensland Children’s Hospital. Specialty Contact lens fitting. Since studying aspects of keratoconus at University, Photi has had a special interest in how to optimise vision in difficult situations. He has experience using a wide range of specialty contact lenses including RGPs, Sclerals/ Mini-Sclerals, Hybrid lenses and Orthokeratology. Qualifications B.App.Sci. (Optometry) (Hons) – Queensland University of Technology (2008) Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics – University of New South Wales (2013) Memberships & Associations Optometry Australia Aligned Optometrist- Queensland Children’s Hospital Clinical Experience Photi has worked in most of the different models of Optometry within Australia since graduating in 2008. He started in a large chain store setting but quickly realised this business model was not compatible with good clinical care or clinical freedom. Within 12 months he then transferred to a smaller organisation with a smaller group of practices where he became the principal Optometrist. For over 10 years he is proud to have only worked within fully Independent Optometry practices (most recently including Vision Optics in West End). Publications: Atchison, David A., Mathur, Ankit, Read, Scott A., Walker, Mitchell, Tanos, Photios, Newman, Alexander, et al. (2010) Peripheral ocular aberrations in mild and moderate keratoconus. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.