Dr Algis Vingrys
 Catalogue Number: 427 Dr Algis Vingrys Category: Photographs Sub-Category: Photograph People and events Year Of Publication/Manufacture: c 1985 to 1990 Time Period: 1940 to 1999 Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne Description Of Item: Three photographs of Dr Algis Vingrys. (1) colour 150 mm W x 100 mm D (pictured), (2) black and white 170 mm W x 110 mm D, (3) colour 152 mm x 101 mm Historical Significance: Dr Vingrys was an airline pilot who lost vision in one eye and had to choose a new career. He completed his optometry course in 1980 and did his PhD in optometry also at the University of Melbourne, under the supervision of Professor Cole, completing it in 1985. He did a post doc at the Ohio State University working with King-Smith and returned to Melbourne as a lecturer in 1987. He was promoted to Professor in 2007. He is a highly respected clinician and clinical teacher and a very productive researcher working in colour vision, visual ergonomics and later in nutrition and the development of the eye. How Acquired: Record of VCO Condition: Good Location: Archive office. South wall. Cube 5 Album 1 |