Pauline Xu

Pauline Xu serves as a Senior Lecturer and clinical supervisor in the Doctor of Optometry program at The University of Western Australia's School of Health and Clinical Sciences, while also lecturing at the University of New South Wales. Her clinical background as a lead clinician in an optometry-led diagnostic and imaging centre established her expertise in advanced ocular imaging and retinal diseases.

Xu's research centers on ocular imaging, retinal diseases, and myopia control, with significant contributions through international clinical trials managed at the Brien Holden Vision Institute. She actively advances the field via optometrist CPD programs, national conference presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and co-authorship of an imaging atlas, emphasizing practical applications in collaborative eye care.

Her scholarly output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward solving primary eye care challenges, particularly evident in her 2025 review on corneal foreign body management. This work reflects her focus on translating research into clinical protocols for emergency eye care and ocular trauma, bridging diagnostic imaging with frontline optometric practice.

As an educator committed to learner-centered approaches, Xu supervises clinical students in optometry training while maintaining active research engagement. Her peer-review activities and clinical trial leadership showcase dual expertise in academic rigor and grant-managed research execution, particularly in myopia control interventions.