PhD BSc [Hons] MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc PGCert LTHE FHEA

I'm an Optometrist, Lecturer, Senior Research Associate, Optometric Advocate, and Subject Matter Specialist.

I currently hold a position as a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol where I am part of a multidisciplinary team working on the DIPP study - an NIHR funded project working on improving the Diagnostic accuracy of referrals for Papilloedema.

In addition, I am a Lecturer in the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences at Cardiff University. As part of this role I teach across all undergraduate optometry years and on postgraduate courses. In addition, I am involved in the development of new teaching content for the optometry programme and I am also involved in pastoral care of students as a personal tutor.

I have a wealth of experience in optometric and medical education, having previously lectured at the University of the West of England and held the position of Optometry Programme Lead for 2.5 years there. Prior to this I have also taught at undergraduate and postgraduate level at a number of institutions including Cardiff University (UG & PG Optometry, and UG Medicine), City St George University of London, and the Johnson and Johnson Vision Institute (UG and PG courses). I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and hold a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education.

I practice in both primary and secondary care (i.e. high street and hospital based optometry) and have particular clinical interests in paediatric optometry, chronic eye disease, and low vision. I have obtained my Professional Certificate in Glaucoma and am working towards completing my Higher Certificate in Glaucoma.

I have clinical interests in paediatric optometry, chronic eye disease, and low vision, and research interests in clinical research, public health, and medical pegagogy (teaching). Please feel free to get in touch if you are interested in collaborating on delivery of research or teaching outcomes within the field of optometry.

I was awarded my PhD for my thesis titled "An investigation of the effect of long-term anti-VEGF therapy on retinal function and structure in people with neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration" which I completed as part of the David Crabb Lab at City, University of London. This research was funded by the College of Optometrists.