After graduating from the University of Auckland in 2017 with a Bachelor of Optometry with Honours I returned back to my home base in Christchurch. I have worked at Curtis Vision during my externship and value the time and attention to provide the best eye care for each individual. I have a keen interest in myopia control and specialty contact lens, Orthokeratology. Outside of the testing room, I enjoy the outdoors and dipping my toes in home automation.
A therapeutically qualified graduate of Auckland University, Katie continues to uphold Curtis Vision's reputation for excellence. An awardee of the New Zealand Snowvision Scholarship she has attended the optometry clinics of State University of New York, contributed to international publications and gone on to complete advanced optometric studies. A genuine approach, combined with a sound clinical understanding, Katie endeavours to ensure both your ocular health and visual needs are tended to with a personalized and tailored style helping you to ‘look, see and feel great’.
“Optometry offered an ever evolving profession where I could ultimately make more of a direct and immediate impact to people lives. Helping people to see all they can see and be all they can be continues to resonate.”
I graduated from the University of Auckland in 2018 with a Bachelor of Optometry with Honours. My final year externship was spent at Curtis Vision under the tutelage of the immensely respected Michael Curtis and I was incredibly pleased to be offered a position at the completion of my degree. I’ve continued to work alongside Michael as a peer and mentor since. I believe communication is key and I enjoy going the extra mile to meet my clients needs. I do my best to ensure that everyone leaves with a thorough understanding of their vision and eye health.
After graduating from the University of Auckland in 2008, I moved back to my hometown of Whangarei to join the well-known independent practice of Lowes & Partners. This was a great introduction to complex contact lens work and orthokeratology along with general optometry.
I relocated down to Christchurch in 2008 and experienced various corporate practices until joining Curtis Vision in 2018.
I fully endorse the Curtis Vision mantra of helping our customers look, see and feel great! My special interest is fitting hard contact lenses for patients with keratoconus and there is nothing more rewarding than helping someone see clearly for the first time.
When I’m not at work you’ll find me enjoying the magnificent outdoor activities that our fine region offers.
I graduated from the University of Auckland with my Bachelor of Optometry (Hons) in 2019, and since then I have been enjoying living in the South Island and working at an independent practice. I am particularly interested in specialised contact lens fitting, and find it rewarding to work together with patients to determine the best solution for their unique needs.
I also have a strong interest in research; during my studies I was privileged to complete two research scholarships, which lead me to present my findings at the 16th International Myopia Conference in 2017. I was also awarded the Raymond Harry Hawkins prize for undergraduate research upon my graduation.
In my spare time I enjoy exploring our beautiful country with my partner and our greyhound.
With a Bachelor of Optometry (Hons) in my hand I left New Zealand in 2014 to work in Australia in private practice. This provided me with some great experience to bring back home to NZ.
My firm focus is on providing a bespoke service to each customer, tailoring a solution to individual’s differing ocular needs. One size does definitely not fit all in our style of optometry.
Outside of work I’m a passionate skier, golfer and mountain biker and also love helping other outdoor enthusiasts with their specialty eyewear needs.
Adding more strings to his bow Ryan has also completed the accreditation for CAA examinations for Pilots.
Michael Curtis (recently retired and no longer practicing) is a well-known and respected optometrist with 37 years clinical & business experience. He is part of a Canterbury family that has been involved in eye care for over 110 years.
Michael has a special interest in contact lens work and places a strong emphasis on finding the right solution for people with vision problems. At the same time, he enjoys helping people to find fashionable eye wear which not only improves their eyesight but also makes them feel good to wear.
He also enjoys establishing great working relationships with other professional groups.
Michael is co-author of a specialty contact lens textbook which will be used worldwide.
Mahfuz joined Curtis Vision in 2016 after graduating from TAFE Australia as a Dispensing Optician. With a bachelor degree in Marketing & Communication and a diploma in Fashion Design, Mahfuz helps with the primary buying for the practice and takes great pride in the selection of high end frames & styles we offer. His optical knowledge and background in fashion design makes the process in selecting frames and lenses so easy and fun for our clients.
In 2018, Kim graduated from the Australian College of Optical Dispensing as a Dispensing Optician. Along with her bubbly personality and many years of optical knowledge Kim strives to provide outstanding care for our patients.
With her interest in make up and styling, she takes great pride in ensuring our patients look, see and feel great.
