Optometrist
Dr. Euan McGinty
Born in Ayr, Scotland — the son of an optometrist — Euan studied at Cardiff University, qualifying in 1993, and practised in the Scottish Highlands before moving his family to Halifax in 2010. He has a real passion for eyewear, travelling to international shows in Milan, New York and Paris to curate the frames you'll find in our offices.
Euan was born in Ayr, Scotland, the son of an optometrist (you could say that optometry is in his blood). He grew up knowing his father’s business and spent much of his late childhood helping out in the lab. He loved working with frames and lenses, but usually found himself getting in everyone’s way!
Because of his childhood spent working and playing in his father’s office, it was no surprise that Euan went on to study optometry at Cardiff University, Wales. Once he qualified in 1993, he moved to the Highlands of Scotland, where he practised until 2009. After working with 2 different optometric companies with contrasting styles of work, he decided to become self-employed in 1996 and worked at a number of locations as a locum optometrist.
In 1999, Euan opened his first office with a colleague, and it was a success from the very first day. In 2000, the business grew into a four practice group, still owned by the two original partners. Always happiest being in charge of his own destiny, business ownership and independence are key traits to Euan’s career.
After living in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland since 1994 and having built up a successful business alongside his loving family, it was time for a new adventure! In 2009 Euan successfully completed the bridging program at the University of Waterloo for qualified optometrists entering Canada. This then allowed him to write for the Canadian Standard Assessment of Optometry and the Nova Scotia Jurisprudence exam. After passing the exams (first try, too!), Euan and his family moved to Halifax in January 2010, ready to start the next exciting chapter in their lives.
Euan has always had an interest in all aspects of optometry and loves to see things from beginning to end. His interest in eyewear led him to attend many of the international exhibitions that occur annually, with the principal ones being in Milan, New York, and Paris.
Attending the exhibitions allowed Euan to take a peek at unique frames that otherwise would not be available, and to learn about the processes, materials, and artistry that go into creating each set. Euan loves to share this enthusiasm for eyewear, and you see it at full display with the wonderful collection of frames available at Miller Optometry.
