Barry Leighton Cole

Background

Cole, Barry Leighton was born on March 31, 1934 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Son of William George and Thelma Cole.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Melbourne, 1956. Master of Science in Applied Science, University Melbourne, 1965. Doctor of Philosophy, University Melbourne, 1971.

Doctor of Science (honorary), State University of New York, 2006.

Career

Director Victorian College Optometry, Melbourne, 1964—1999. Professor optometry University Melbourne, 1973—1999, professional fellow, 1999—2004, professor emeritus, since 2004.

Achievements

• Barry Leighton Cole has been listed as a noteworthy optometrist, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow: American Academy Optometry, Victorian College Optometry (life). Member: Commission Internationale d'Éclairage (life), Optometrists Association Australia (life).

Interests

• Golf.

Connections

Married Jean Soffy Colledge, December 2, 1987. Children: Andrew Germaine, Rowan Leigh.

Father:

William George

Mother:

Thelma Cole

Spouse:

Jean Soffy Colledge

child:

Rowan Leigh Cole

child:

Andrew Germaine Cole