27/08/2026
Meet Jessica, or "Jessy" to those in the know, our Professional Affairs Consultant and proud myopia nerd. 💚
We sat down with her to talk about her impressive background and what excites her most about the future of the eyecare industry.
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How would you describe your role at Ocumetra in one to two sentences?
As a Professional Affairs Consultant, I bring together my clinical experience, scientific background and passion for education. I work at the intersection of science, clinical practice and professional education, helping eye care professionals overcome the barriers to implementing myopia management in an evidence-based way.
What is your clinical background?
I'm a qualified optometrist with an MSc in Vision Science, and I have extensive clinical experience in contact lenses, paediatric eye care and myopia management. I'd honestly call myself a bit of a contact lens nerd, so my clinical work has focused on contact lens-based myopia management in children and young people.
What first drew you into the clinical/eye care industry?
In a way, I started very early! I needed glasses myself as a child and later wore contact lenses, so I experienced firsthand how much better vision can change everyday life. That personal experience is really what sparked my curiosity about vision, and eventually led me to optometry.
What keeps you motivated in this industry day-to-day?
The fact that there is always more to learn. Eye care is constantly evolving, and I really enjoy staying curious, questioning what we think we know and finding ways to turn new evidence into something useful in clinical practice. And, of course, knowing that what we do can make a real difference to children's vision, today and in the future, keeps me motivated.
What excites you most about where the industry is heading?
I'm excited about how far myopia management has come, and where it's still going. We're moving towards increasingly evidence-based, individualised approaches, using data and technology to support better clinical decisions on when and how to manage a child's myopia, while always keeping the patient and their family at the centre.
