Dr. Melynda Gagliardi

Clinical Instructor
Dr. Melynda Gagliardi

Biography

Dr. Melynda Gagliardi completed her Honours Bachelor of Science degree at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in 2018. She obtained a Doctor of Optometry degree from Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry in 2022. Dr. Gagliardi then completed a Cornea and Contact Lens residency at the New England College of Optometry and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). She is currently working as a part-time clinical instructor at the University of À¶Ý®ÊÓƵ in the specialty contact lens service, as well as at Eyes on Weston in Vaughan and an ophthalmology practice in the Greater Toronto Area.

Clinical Focus

  • Specialty contact lenses
  • Myopia control
  • Dry eye management

Education

  • OD '22 (NSU), Cornea and contact lens residency '23 (NECO), FAAO '23