Explore my research publications across vision science, optometry, and related fields.
This study utilised OCT to demonstrate that local cooling of the anterior eye via the eyelid causes a small but statistically significant increase in macular choroidal thickness. These findings suggest that the choroid plays a rapid thermoregulatory role and highlight environmental temperature as a confounding factor that must be controlled in clinical myopia research.
An analysis of a decade of professional data reveals that NZ optometrists have safely issued over half a million prescriptions, primarily for glaucoma and dry eye. The report advocates for the further expansion of the optometric scope into intravitreal injections and laser procedures to improve national eye care equity and reduce hospital waitlists.
This audit found that university-based training clinics are less accessible to people living in high-deprivation areas, who often travel the furthest for care. It recommends increasing funding for community outreach and mobile eye clinics to foster equity and provide diverse clinical training for future optometrists.
A systematic review of global surveys found that while participation is generally high, it is declining in high-income nations. The study highlights that gender balance is more equitable in high-income settings, whereas women are more likely to participate in lower-income regions.
Published in IOVS, this study investigated how various soft contact lens materials disrupt the stability of the tear film lipid layer. The research identifies material-specific impacts that can inform the selection of lenses for patients prone to dryness and discomfort.
This foundational report outlines the ethical and professional standards for integrating AI into New Zealand clinical practice. It focuses on diagnostic accuracy, patient data privacy, and the standardised implementation of AI-driven tools in primary eye care.
This paper describes a breakthrough diagnostic test that uses a standard tablet's front camera to detect colour vision defects via reflexive eye movements. The study proves that this hardware-agnostic approach is as effective as traditional methods, making objective colour screening highly accessible.
This scoping review of over 130 studies from the past decade identifies antioxidant and complement pathway inhibitors as the most promising avenues for treating geographic atrophy. It notes a 24% annual increase in research activity, signalling a significant shift towards effective atrophic AMD therapies.
This latest workforce survey report provides critical demographics and trends for the eye care profession in NZ. It serves as a strategic data source for the ODOB to identify service gaps and support a workforce that responds to evolving public needs.
This research utilised machine learning to categorise concussion stages based on oculomotor metrics like VOR gain and fixation stability. The model provides an objective pathway for identifying brain injury when standard imaging remains inconclusive.