Our Team.
At Myopia Clinic Melbourne, our optometrists and clinical support team bring together world-class expertise, advanced clinical training, and a shared passion for protecting and enhancing vision. United by a commitment to excellence, we combine cutting-edge technology with a personalised, compassionate approach to care. We take the time to understand every patient’s unique visual needs and lifestyle, tailoring solutions that support not only clear sight today, but healthier eyes for the future.
Whether guiding parents and their child through their first myopia management program or delivering complex eye care, our team is dedicated to providing a premium standard of service in a warm and welcoming environment.
Our Eye Experts
Optometry Director
Dr Philip Cheng
Dr Philip Cheng is the founder and director of The Myopia Clinic Melbourne. Graduating from the University of Melbourne in 2003, he is recognised as one of Australia’s leading myopia control and OrthoK practitioners. Philip holds prestigious certifications including the Fellowship of the International Academy of Orthokeratology & Myopia Control (FIAOMC) and the International Academy Certification in Myopia Management (IACMM), and serves on the board of the Orthokeratology Society of Oceania. He is an internationally respected lecturer, author, and mentor, dedicated to providing exceptional eye care and ensuring every child has the opportunity for clear vision and healthy eyes in life.
Senior Optometrist
Dr Jessica Atme
Dr Jessica Atme is our senior associate optometrist, consulting four days a week. She is a therapeutically endorsed Doctor of Optometry from the University of Melbourne and has earned awards for academic excellence and outstanding clinical care. Jessica has completed advanced postgraduate training in contact lenses, and has a special interest in orthokeratology (OrthoK), scleral lenses, custom rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, and dry eye management. With a strong passion for paediatric vision care and myopia management, she combines her clinical expertise with a caring approach to provide comprehensive, patient-focused eye care for the whole family.
Senior Optometrist
Dr Loretta Li
Dr Loretta Li is a therapeutically endorsed optometrist with more than 18 years of clinical experience in Melbourne and Adelaide. She graduated with Honours from the University of Auckland and has developed a strong professional focus on ocular disease, dry eye management, and advanced contact lens fitting. Loretta holds particular expertise in myopia control, with extensive hands-on experience fitting MiSight 1 day lenses to help slow myopia progression in children. Loretta consults part-time at our clinic and is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, enabling her to communicate effectively with patients from a wide range of backgrounds.
Clinical Support Staff
From the moment you step into our clinic, our attentive reception team and highly trained optical assistants ensure your visit is seamless, personalised, and relaxed. They provide discreet, professional support to our optometrists, helping every aspect of your eye care journey feel effortless.
Our specialised Contact Lens Team—comprising experienced OrthoK and contact lens wearers—share a genuine passion for working with children. With exceptional patience, refined expertise, and a reassuring touch, they guide young patients in mastering their OrthoK and contact lenses with confidence and ease.
Every interaction is shaped by our commitment to delivering not only outstanding clinical care, but also an elevated, memorable experience tailored to each individual.
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