A5005863063- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Glaucoma and retinal disorders
- Visual perception and processing mechanisms
- Ophthalmology and Visual Health Research
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Ophthalmology and Eye Disorders
- Spatial Neglect and Hemispheric Dysfunction
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Intraocular Surgery and Lenses
- Corneal surgery and disorders
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Medical and Biological Sciences
- Medical Education and Admissions
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Tactile and Sensory Interactions
- Ocular Surface and Contact Lens
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Anatomy and Medical Technology
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Motor Control and Adaptation
Australian College of Optometry
2019-2025
The University of Melbourne
2019-2025
Melbourne Health
2022
University of Surrey
2017-2020
University of Illinois Chicago
2017
Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
2017
Glasgow Caledonian University
2012-2016
University of Liverpool
2011
Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary
2009-2010
To evaluate the impact of degrading binocular single vision (BSV) on performance fine visuomotor skill tasks requiring speed/accuracy.Binocular functions (Frisby/Preschool Randot [PSR] stereoacuity, horizontal phasic prism fusion amplitudes) were measured in visually normal participants aged 18 to 40 years (n = 80). Participants performed 2-timed tasks: water pouring (450 mL accurately into five measuring cylinders at 90 mL) and bead threading upright needles (30 large, 22 small beads,...
Extensive literature exists on normative stereoacuity values for younger children, but there is less information about in older children/adults. Individual stereotests cannot be used interchangeably-knowing the upper limit of normality each test important. This report details 5 near/distance drawn from a large sample participants aged 16-40 years, across 3 studies.Participants (n=206, mean age 22.18±5.31 years) were administered following stereotests: TNO, Preschool Randot, Frisby, Distance...
Vision impairment is common among older adults and affects dementia screening assessments, which include visually presented items. We developed validated a version of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) for people with vision that includes all cognitive domains included in standard MoCA. Visual components MoCA were adapted by developing alternative spoken forms. used both individual item analysis substitution to identify optimal set items inclusion People With Impairment (MoCA-VI) place...
Clinical relevance Collaborative care models between optometry and ophthalmology can be a safe viable way to improve patient access paediatric eye-care services reduce hospital load.
Establish whether the Sbisa bar, Bagolini filter (BF) and neutral density (NDF) used to measure of suppression, are equivalent possess test-retest reliability. Determine suppression is altered when measurement equipment/testing conditions changed.Our pilot study had 10 subjects aged ≥18 years with childhood-onset strabismus, no ocular pathologies, binocular vision manifest. Density upon repeated testing, clinic lights on/off, using a full/reduced intensity light source, was investigated....
The majority of cancers are diagnosed following a decision to access medical help for symptoms. People from ethnic minority backgrounds have longer patient intervals identification cancer This study quantified differences in barriers symptomatic presentation including culturally specific barriers. Correlates (eg, migration status, health literacy, and fatalism) were also explored.
Purpose: Develop a paradigm to map binocular perceptual visual distortions in adult amblyopes and visually normal controls, measure their stability over time, determine the relationship between strength of single vision distortion magnitude. Methods: Perceptual were measured 24 strabismic, anisometropic, or microtropic (interocular acuity difference ≥ 0.200 logMAR history amblyopia treatment) 10 controls (mean age 27.13 ± 10.20 years). The task was mouse-based target alignment on...
In recent years, media coverage has demonstrated instances in which families of children aged 7 and older, newly diagnosed with strabismic and/or anisometropic amblyopia through community eyecare services, were told it was 'too late' for their child to effectively respond conventional treatment (occlusion or atropine penalisation). Formal guidance pertaining binocular vision anomalies from professional bodies does not specifically make reference a child's age, beyond stating the importance...
Global, COVID-driven restrictions around face-to-face interviews for healthcare student selection have forced admission staff to rapidly adopt adapted online systems before supporting evidence is available. We developed, what we believe is, the first automated interview grounded in multiple mini-interview (MMI) methodology. This study aimed explore test-retest reliability, acceptability and usability of system.
The Faster Diagnosis Standard (FDS) is to be introduced in England 2020. This standard a new policy which patients should have cancer ruled out or diagnosed within 28 days of referral.To explore public attitudes towards the FDS context their recent referral experiences.Four 90-minute focus groups (two Guildford, two Bradford).Participants aged >50 years without current diagnosis (N = 29), who had completed certain diagnostic tests, for example, ultrasound, and received results last 6 months...
Purpose: To compare clinical practice patterns regarding atropine penalization use by UK orthoptists to the current evidence base and identify any existing barriers against of AP as first-line treatment. Methods: An online survey was designed assess using penalization. They were asked issues limiting their give opinions on its effectiveness compared occlusion. Descriptive statistics content analysis applied results. Results: Responses obtained from 151 throughout United Kingdom. The main...
Purpose: To establish the point prevalence of perceived visual distortions (PVDs) in amblyopic children; association between severity PVDs and clinical parameters amblyopia; relationship amblyopia treatment outcomes. Methods: Perceived were measured using a 16-point dichoptic alignment paradigm 148 visually normal children (aged, 9.18 ± 2.51 years), 82 6.33 1.48 years) receiving or following treatment. Global distortion (GD; vector sum mean-centered individual error physical target location)...
Clinical relevance Interpersonal skills are crucial for successful clinician-patient interactions. To prepare future optometrists clinical practice, pedagogical evaluation is important to support the implementation of new strategies teaching and evaluating interpersonal skills.Background Optometry students largely develop their through in-person patient Telehealth increasing, yet teleconsulting have not been explored. This study aimed assess feasibility, effectiveness perceived usefulness an...
Access to allied health services offers significant benefits for people living with dementia, yet access is currently fragmented and inconsistent. The 2023-2024 budget allocated AU$445million further enable general practice-led, multidisciplinary teams, integrated care located within practices, including employment of professionals. Such team models are recognised by Royal Australian College General Practitioners as vital delivery high-quality older adults. They especially relevant over...
Eyecare professionals assess older adults against the vision requirements for driving and discuss this with them on a regular basis. Improved access to resources/training would be beneficial help eyecare navigate more difficult conversations about driving, e.g., following acute changes.The numbers of drivers aged >65 years is increasing in many countries, line ageing populations. In most countries onus driver self-monitor their by engaging eye tests. therefore could play an important role...
Background Visual impairment is a common comorbidity in people living with dementia. Addressing sources of visual difficulties can have significant impact on the quality life for dementia and their caregivers. Depth perception problems are purportedly also contribute to falls, visuomotor task difficulties, poorer psychosocial well-being. However, depth binocular vision rarely assessed research. Sleep fragmentation dementia, cooperation be affected by fatigue. Pupillary responses under...
Background: Interpersonal skills are crucial for successful clinician-patient interactions optometrists, and an integral part of optometry competency standards (Kiely & Slater, 2015) health professionals’ code conduct (AHPRA, 2022). Optometry students largely develop these through “in-person” interactions. One pedagogical strategy to students’ interpersonal is procure “multisource” feedback from different sources (Chandler et al., 2010, Donnon 2014, Holmboe Iobst, 2020, Stevens 2018),...