Optometrist, lecturer
Mira Järvinen is a dedicated optometrist and lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, passionate about advancing clinical optometry through education, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred care.
Mira’s professional journey began in an optical store, where she developed a strong foundation in optometry and customer care. She later gained valuable experience at the Rehabilitation Clinic for Eye Diseases, University Hospital of Helsinki (HUS), managing patients with ocular diseases and complex visual impairments. Her clinical interests include low vision rehabilitation, retinal diseases, ocular imaging, and optical solutions for patients with eye diseases.
In 2020, she completed her master’s studies in General Optometry at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), and a peer-reviewed article on X-linked retinoschisis was published based on her master thesis. After finishing her studies, she joined Metropolia as the Responsible Optometrist for the Myllypuro Campus Optical Store and Optometry Clinic, integrating clinical expertise with academic instruction.