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Emma McConnell @19EmmaM

Lecturer in Optometry at Ulster University / Research Optometrist at Queen's University Belfast and NI Clinical Research Network. 🤓

Joined June 2009
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Emma McConnell retweeted
Padraig Mulholland@PJ_Mulholland
5 Feb 2025
Contribute to the prevention of vision loss by undertaking a PhD in Optometry & Vision Science @UlsterUniBiomed. We have four funded PhD projects open for application - Closing 24/02 at 4pm. QR links to each project are below. Please get in touch if interested!
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Come and do a PhD with me! Through this project you will contribute to gathering important data to enable practitioners to make evidenced-based decisions on when to introduce myopia management to their patients. Deadline 24th Feb. bit.ly/3PJbPtH

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The REVEAL Study@REVEAL_Study
3 Dec 2024
We're now recruiting volunteers diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment #MCI and continue to recruit volunteers with Down syndrome. Please contact Aoife on 📨a.hunter@ulster.ac.uk or ☎️ 44 28 7012 3416 to take part @UlsterUni @UlsterUniBiomed @QUBelfast @WWIEM_QUB @alzheimerssoc
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I've recently started cycling this route to work and the conditions are terrible! An extremely busy junction/area, with no cycle or bus lanes meaning you have to merge with heavy traffic to pass through. Thoughts are with Mr McMahon's family 🙏🏼 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…

'More will die if Belfast roads aren't made a lot safer for cyclists'

Man killed in collision involving lorry named as 58-year-old Gary McMahon

belfasttelegraph.co.uk
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More education to the wider public is required too. The amount of people who park in the few cycles lanes that exist is ridiculous meaning cyclists have to merge into extremely busy traffic lanes during rush hour.
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The same applies to people parking in bus lanes. I know it's quicker for you to park up there and nip into the shop for a quick message, but it is extremely dangerous and inconsiderate of cyclists who are permitted to use these lanes to navigate more safely through the city.
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If you have a child who wears glasses, could you please fill out the questionnaire below? We are trying to understand why children find it difficult to wear their glasses and are particularly interested to hear from parents/kids with learning disabilities! forms.office.com/e/xuFYip016…
Orange background with text which reads "Does your child need to wear glasses? Is it difficult for them to wear glasses? We want to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the link below for more information to complete the questionnaire - it should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete!"

ALT Orange background with text which reads "Does your child need to wear glasses? Is it difficult for them to wear glasses? We want to hear from you! Scan the QR code or follow the link below for more information to complete the questionnaire - it should take no more than 10-15 minutes to complete!"

Image with text which reads "Questionnaire link: https://forms.office.com/e/xuFYip016c" On the left hand side of the image is a child wearing glasses who is cheering. She has an orange and white striped top. On the right hand side is a red text box which reads "Completed questionnaires can enter a draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher". Below this is a logo for Queen's University Belfast.

ALT Image with text which reads "Questionnaire link: https://forms.office.com/e/xuFYip016c" On the left hand side of the image is a child wearing glasses who is cheering. She has an orange and white striped top. On the right hand side is a red text box which reads "Completed questionnaires can enter a draw to win a £100 Amazon voucher". Below this is a logo for Queen's University Belfast.

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We hope to use the results of this work to develop interventions to help and support children with and without learning disabilities wear their glasses more. Your help is greatly appreciated! 🙏
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If you don't have a child who wears glasses, you can still help by retweeting the first tweet on this thread! 🧵
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The REVEAL Study@REVEAL_Study
2 Jul 2024
We were absolutely delighted to have Dr James Martin MBE volunteer for the REVEAL Study at @NICRFqub! If you, any family or friends would also like to volunteer, email a.hunter@ulster.ac.uk or call 442870123416 for more information! @UlsterUniLHS @WWIEM_QUB @AlzSocResearch
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Emma McConnell retweeted
College of Optometrists@CollegeOptomUK
4 Jun 2024
Thinking about getting started in research? Hear from Professor Kathryn Saunders (@PlusTwoFifty) about new the research modules for optometrists, developed with @UlsterUni, on the @NIHRresearch platform. Learn more about this exciting update here ➡️ coptom.uk/4dWq0ql
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The REVEAL Study@REVEAL_Study
3 Jun 2024
🚨VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!🚨 We're recruiting people with Down syndrome aged 6-50 years. Please get in touch with @AoifeHunter1 using the contact details below if you, your family or friends may be interested in taking part! @UlsterUniBiomed @WWIEM_QUB @NICRFqub @alzheimerssoc
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We did Final Year Projects differently this year - Optometry students displayed their projects in poster format and presented them to their peers & lecturers. It felt like our own little conference and provided a lovely opportunity for the students to showcase their hard work! 🤩
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Emma McConnell retweeted
@OptometryToday@OptometryToday
17 May 2024
The myopia management tool, PreMO, is the culmination of nearly 20 years of research, by Professor Kathryn Saunders @UlsterUni. To mark #MyopiaAwarenessWeek we caught up with Kathryn. Learn more about the tool and read our interview ➡️ ow.ly/hP3o50RJzmn @PlusTwoFifty
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We ranked #1 in the UK for Optometry in the @compuniguide! 🥳 Congrats to all involved! 🤩 🥇
KATHRYN SAUNDERS@PlusTwoFifty
16 May 2024
Nice one team!
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Emma McConnell retweeted
The REVEAL Study@REVEAL_Study
1 May 2024
Recruitment has started for our Down syndrome group! If you, any friends or family aged 6-50 with Down Syndrome are interested in volunteering for our eye imaging study, please contact @AoifeHunter1 at a.hunter@ulster.ac.uk or 442870123416 @UlsterUniBiomed @QUBelfast @AlzSocNI
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Great article by @GarethHanna11 for those considering their A Level choices. Remember this is one of the only times in your life where you will have time to dedicate to studying so choose something you enjoy and that is important to you before the responsibilities of life set in!
Belfast Telegraph
@BelTel
17 Apr 2024
"In which subjects are you going to learn things that will stay with you forever? "If I could go back now, the first subject on my list would be a language..." ✍️ @GarethHanna11 belfasttelegraph.co.uk/opini…
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Lucia Dalton@LuciaOptom
18 Apr 2024
Looking forward to working on this exciting and innovative new project with @ruth_hogg here @NICRFqub in Belfast @iREACHHealth
@OptometryToday@OptometryToday
18 Apr 2024
A project being supported by researchers @QUBelfast aims to “revolutionise” the care of AMD. The project, named I-SCREEN, will develop an AI programme in order to identify and monitor AMD in its earliest stages. Read more here: ow.ly/LSHQ50RiZPW #OT
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Emma McConnell retweeted
Belfast Region City Deal at Queen's@QUBCityDeal
20 Mar 2024
Our #BRCityDeal iREACH Health Innovation Centre, which will bring health benefits to people across Northern Ireland, was granted full planning permission by @belfastcc planning committee last night! Find out more about iREACH: bit.ly/iREACHHealth (1/3)
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