Marna Claassen

Marna decided to pursue optometry as it combines her love of science, problem solving, and people! Her caring nature and genuine interest in getting to know each patient helps Marna create a management plan that is specific to each person’s visual needs and goals. Marna has a keen interest in paediatric care and contact lenses, and is currently a committee member of the Cornea and Contact Lens Society of Australia. After completing an Undergraduate Degree majoring in Physiology with minor in Anatomy at the University of Otago, Marna studied Optometry at Auckland University. Giving back is something Marna is passionate about, and she has been a participant for a number of outreach programs. She was selected as a One Sight scholarship recipient in New Zealand, assisting with free eye care in the North Island, as well as being selected as a Unite for Sight Global Impact Fellow travelling to India to establish and operate free eye clinics in rural and disadvantaged communities. In her free time, Marna likes to fix up her vintage 1982 camper van and if it’s a sunny day you can bet she’ll be at the beach!