Optometrist, researcher, lecturer. Interested in better evidence-based eyecare for children and those with special needs. Views are my own.

Joined May 2013
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#BCOVS2024 Presenting research on allergic eye disease @UlsterUniBiomed @Deirdre10Burns @aaron
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We are delighted to be supporting the @BCOVS2024 conference on 12-13 September at @CityUniLondon. The event shares optometry and vision science research and is supportive of early career researchers. Find out more about the research-led event here ➡️ coptom.uk/460Cyt2
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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…
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@jane_fulton⁩ - officially Dr Fulton! It was a privilege to be part of your supervisory team with ⁦@mulhollandsara1⁩ and ⁦@opticalbod⁩. This is just the start…
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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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The Belfast Eye Conference starts tomorrow! Online and free, aimed at students, it’ll be a really great two days of sharing expertise, making connections, and sparking ideas! Google MedAll Belfast Eye Conference 2024 to check it out.
Interested in Ophthalmology Visual Science? Join us for 2 days this June. Talks from Consultant Ophthalmologists world-renowned Visual Scientists! Register for free. Link in bio. Hosted virtually by @QUBelfast #BelfastEyeCon24 #Ophthalmology #Optometry #MedTwitter
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Tune into @BBCRadio4's Sliced Bread tomorrow @ 12:30! Our Clinical Adviser @Danielhm2020 joins @gregfoot, listener Jennifer & @OfficialUoM researcher Sarah Smith to discuss contact lens advancements & how your optometrist can ensure you have the right ones.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001zvw…
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🚨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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Announcing the #3MT Finalists at Ulster... ⭐️Roua Al Taweel ⭐️Vaibhav Dubey ⭐️Dara Flanagan ⭐️Darragh Harkin ⭐️Saqib Javaid ⭐️Indrianita Lionadi ⭐️James McMullan ⭐️Rachel Nolan Join us on 6 June 12-12pm in Coleraine campus - register at forms.office.com/e/6A5pPPCK2… #3MTUlster
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But the top one of all was about integrated community eyecare pathways 🔥
Priorities for clinical eye #research in the UK. Survey of 2240 participants identified top research priorities, including cataract prevention, improved keratitis treatment, and better glaucoma treatments. Read #OpenAccess here: nature.com/articles/s41433-0… #Ophthalmology
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I had hoped I wouldn't need to post this. I don't invade my sister's privacy lightly, but I have no choice. This is the only thing I can do to help her. A 🧵 Clare has Rett syndrome. She can't communicate and needs 24-hour care. Her disability means her breathing's compromised.
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We are very proud to share that our very own CEO and Founder @Sara McCracken has been nominated for C Level Woman of the Year Award with Women in Tech Awards 2024! 😃 Everyone at Empatheyes and @Angel Eyes NI will be routing for you tonight Sara!!
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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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17 May 2024
Our 7th Virtual Conference is tomorrow, starting at 12.00 BST. It features the TFOS lifestyles/ocular surface report findings.
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Our 7th Virtual Conference takes place this Saturday 18 May and is open to all, welcoming members, non-members and students. Tune in live on the day through our LinkedIn and Facebook pages. For more information bit.ly/3weFzsr
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Great news! We’ve been ranked as #1 in the UK for Optometry, Ophthalmics and Orthoptics by @compuniguide. Overall 6 of our subjects have been voted in the top 5 in the UK. Feeling inspired? Check out our courses here: ulster.ac.uk/study #WeAreUU
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Nice one team!
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Big thanks to Julie-Anne for running the Belfast Marathon for Angel Eyes NI, raising £1,169.75! The generosity from the supporters that donated is fantastic and will make a real difference in the lives of children with vision impairments. #children #marathon #visionimpairment
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14 May 2024
Looking forward to this and hearing more about the work to support people with intellectual disabilities - whichever country you are in this patient population will be one of the worst affected by poor access to eye care.
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The Worst Cafe in The World opens in Belfast TODAY and runs until 6th May as part of @cqaf and @foolsfestival It's the worst for food but the best for craic. Pop in or book at the link below 🎟️cqaf.com/the-worst-cafe-in-t…@ArtsCouncilNI
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KATHRYN SAUNDERS retweeted
Final dissemination event of @i_SWAP_ on the Magee campus. What a turnout. Thanks to all for supporting the project. @atu_ie @ATUDonegal_ @McLaffertyMT @LouiseMcB_lyit @jamessween26837 @profsiobhanon @drelainemurray @hea_irl @UlsterUni @UlsterUniMed @pneumahealth
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