Alex Gentle

Professor Alex Gentle is Deputy Dean at Deakin University's School of Medicine, with a focus on Vision Science. His career spans research and teaching in ocular biochemistry, myopia development, and optometric education.

• Education: BSc (City University London), Postgraduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics (University of Melbourne), PhD (University of Wales, Cardiff)

His research explores ocular therapeutics, myopia progression, and scleral biochemistry, supported by NHMRC grants and industry collaborations. Recent publications analyze low vision rehabilitation, diabetic eyecare, and myopia prevalence in Indian children.

Awarded the American Academy of Optometry's Garland W. Clay Award and University of Melbourne's Deans Award for Teaching, he mentors PhD/Masters students and chairs the Prescribing Practices Advisory Committee (Optometry Board of Australia). Grants include a $811,344 Alcon-funded study on ocular lubricants.