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Biography
Dr Amy Sheppard is a senior lecturer at Aston Optometry School and a UK-registered optometrist. Amy is the course lead for undergraduate optometry programmes (BSc and MOptom) at Aston University. Her research interests are based on ocular accommodation, ophthalmic imaging and the anterior eye. In the field of teaching, Amy has a focus on providing a high quality experience for all students, using innovative methods and she has completed a Master's in Education as well as being recognised as a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Employment
- 2016- date: Senior Lecturer in Optometry, Aston University
- 2011-2016: Lecturer in Optometry, Aston University
- 2010-2011: Research and Teaching Fellow in Optometry, Aston University
- 2007-2010: PhD Researcher, Aston University
- 2004- date: General Optical Council-registered optometrist
Administrative Roles
Programme director for BSc and MOptom Optometry programmes at Aston Optometry School
Qualifications
- 2018: Master's in Education with Distinction, Aston University
- 2014: SFHEA, Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- 2013: FHEA, Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy
- 2010: PhD in Optometry, Aston University
- 2004: MCOptom, Membership of the College of Optometrists
- 2004: General Optical Council registration
- 2003: BSc (Hons) Optometry with First Class Honours, Aston University
Research Interests
- Ocular accommodation and presbyopia
- Intraocular lens (IOL) technology
- Ocular biometry
- Domiciliary eye care and quality of life
Teaching Activity
- Module leader: Accommodation and Presbyopia (Postgraduate)
- Module leader: Clinical Practice 2 (Undergraduate)
- Module leader: MSc dissertation research review modules (Postgraduate)
- Supervisor: Elective Studies (BSc Optometry; OP3ES1)
Contact Details
Email: A.Sheppard@aston.ac.uk
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Attitudes of Optometrists in the UK and Ireland to Digital Eye Strain and Approaches to Assessment and Management
Moore, P., Wolffsohn, J. S. & Sheppard, A., Nov 2021, In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 41, 6, p. 1165-1175 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The efficacy of multifocal soft contact lenses for the alleviation of asthenopic symptoms in myopes with accommodative lag
Ong, A. C. H., Cruickshank, F. E., Sheppard, A. & Davies, L., 10 Sep 2021, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 101514.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Factors Influencing Pseudo-Accommodation—The Difference between Subjectively Reported Range of Clear Focus and Objectively Measured Accommodation Range
Dhallu, S., Sheppard, A. L., Drew, T. E., Mihashi, T., Zapata-Diaz, J. F., Radhakrishnan, H., Iskander, D. R. & Wolffsohn, J. S., 28 Jun 2019, In: Vision. 3, 3, 34.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Rotational Stability and Centration of a New Toric Lens Design Platform Using Objective Image Analysis Over 6 Months
Bhogal-Bhamra, G. K., Sheppard, A. L., Kolli, S. & Wolffsohn, J. S., 14 Jan 2019, In: Journal of Refractive Surgery . 35, 1, p. 48-53 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Digital eye strain: Prevalence, measurement and amelioration
Sheppard, A. L. & Wolffsohn, J. S., 16 Apr 2018, In: BMJ Open Ophthalmology. 3, e000146.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thesis
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IN VIVO analysis of ocular morphological changes during phakic accommodation
Author: Sheppard, A. L., Nov 2010Supervisor: Davies, L. N. (Supervisor), Dunne, M. C. (Supervisor) & Wolffsohn, J. S. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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Activities
- 2 Participation in conference
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30th Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
Amy Sheppard (Speaker)
8 Sep 2012 → 11 Sep 2012Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference
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Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Amy Sheppard (Speaker)
5 May 2012 → 10 May 2012Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference