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Lucy Ainge serves as a Lecturer at Deakin University's School of Medicine within the Faculty of Health, concurrently holding a Casual Lecturer position at the Australian College of Optometry and practicing as a Clinical Optometrist at GMHBA Eye Care since 2015.
Her academic credentials include:
- Master of Optometry from Deakin University
- Bachelor of Science from University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Vision Science with Distinction from Deakin University
- Graduate Certificate of Higher Education (Learning and Teaching) from Deakin University
Dr. Ainge's research program critically examines clinical reasoning development and cognitive bias mechanisms in optometric education, with emphasis on translating findings into innovative assessment methodologies and immersive simulation-based learning environments. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical clinical training applications.
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on diagnostic reasoning instrumentation, particularly the Diagnostic Thinking Inventory for Optometry (DTI-O) and Clinical Diagnosis Assessment tools. Key trajectories include validation of reflective assessment instruments, digital simulation of clinical reasoning processes, and cognitive bias mitigation strategies within optometric training curricula.
Her grant portfolio features Deakin University's 2024 Learning Futures Microgrant ($1,000) for microanalysis of digitally simulated reasoning assessments and the 2022 DeakinDesign Seeding Grant for Optometry Simulation development. Current teaching responsibilities include Unit Chair for HMO303 Health and Vision Sciences.
