Michel Guillon

Guillon earned his doctorate from the City University of London in 1978.[4] His main research area includes vision correction, optical performance, clinical and biochemical analysis of dry eye, contact lenses[5][6] and vision strategy in sports.[7][8][9][10] He has authored over 60 research publications.[11][12][2]

During his research, Guillon worked with Chelsea F.C. on vision management and developed a Penalty Programme using visual cues, reaction times and statistical analysis to enhance key visual functions in goalkeeping and optimise vision.[13][14][15] He is the Team Vision Training Doctor for the football club.

He also holds over 31 optometry and eye-care related patents, across Great Britain, European Union, Unites States, Canada, Australia and Japan.[16][17] In 2020, he developed an eye-pad for use in treating problems such as Dry-Eyes and Meibomian Gland Dysfunction.[18][19][20]

Guillon is currently the Clinical Director of Ocular Technology Group, a Clinical Research Organisation in London, dedicated to optometry and ophthalmology.[21][22][23] He’s an honorary professor at the School of Life and Health Sciences at Aston University, Birmingham,[24] a Fellow of the College of Optometrists, a Fellow of the British Contact lens Association and a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry. He is the past President of the International Society for Contact Lens Research and a current member of its Executive Committee and Past European President of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators.[25]

In 2014, he received the Max Schapero Memorial Lecture Award from the American Academy of Optometry for his contributions in the advancement of optometry and eye-care.[26][27] and in 2017, he won the British Contact lens Association medal.[28][29]