logologo-optometry

Jan Lovie, first research assistant in the National Vision Research Institute (NVRI)

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Catalogue Number: 405
Jan Lovie, first research assistant in the National Vision Research Institute (NVRI)
Category: Photographs
Sub-Category: Photograph People and events
Time Period: 1940 to 1999
Place Of Publication/Manufacture: Melbourne
Publisher/Manufacturer: c 1975
Description Of Item: Black and white photograph 50 mm x 75 mm of Jan Lovie, first research assistant in the NVRI
Historical Significance: Jan Kitchin graduated in optometry at the University of Melbourne in 1972. After a year in private practice she enrolled for a masters degree by research under the supervision of Ian Bailey, working as a research assistant in the National Vision Research Institute. She was the co-developer of the LogMAR system of visual acuity. She subsequently pursued an academic career in the School of Optometry in the Queensland University of Technology, where she became Associate Professor. More details of her career can be found in Clin Exp Optom 2007; 90: 3: 214-216.
How Acquired: Record of VCO
Condition: Good
Location: Archive office. South wall. Cube 5 Album 1

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