The Public Health and Health Systems Research Group at the School of Optometry and Vision Science is a diverse group of researchers united by our common goals of:
- Preventing vision impairment by improving access to eye care
- Expanding innovative and cost-effective models of eye care delivery
- Enhancing independence and quality of life of people affected by vision loss
- Promoting evidence-based and patient-centred eye care
Key skills and expertise within this research group include:
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
- Systematic Reviews
- Health Systems Research
- Implementation Science
- Advisory to government and peak professional bodies
Currently, our major areas of research include:
- Epidemiology of eye diseases in Australia
- Epidemiology of corneal and contact lens related infection
- Health outcomes and community costs of eye infections
- Measurement of quality, access and delivery of eye care, including by disadvantaged populations, school age children and people with low vision
- Continuing education in optometry
- Access to public cataract services
- Mental health services for people with vision loss
- Innovative models of eye care delivery including collaborative and integrated care for chronic eye diseases including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy
Our Researchers
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Role: Head of School |
Phone: +61 2 9385 5372 Email: z9392143@unsw.edu.au Office: Level 3, Room 3.003 Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Associate Professor |
Phone: +61 2 9385 9816 Email: i.jalbert@unsw.edu.au Office: Room 3.029 Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Scientia Professor |
Phone: +61 2 9385 4375 Email: f.stapleton@unsw.edu.au Office: Room 3.054 Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Associate Professor |
Phone: +61 2 9385 4502 Email: b.golebiowski@unsw.edu.au Office: Room 3.005 Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Senior Lecturer |
Phone: +61 2 9385 4639 Email: kathleen.watt@unsw.edu.au Office: Optometry Clinic, Rupert Myers Building (North wing) UNSW Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Professor |
Phone: +61 2 8115 0710 Email: mkalloniatis@unsw.edu.au Office: Centre for Eye Health UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Senior Lecturer |
Phone: +61 2 8115 0793 Email: bzangerl@unsw.edu.au Office: Centre for Eye Health UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Associate Lecturer |
Phone: +61 2 8115 0746 Email: aly@cfeh.com.au Office: Centre for Eye Health UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Postdoctoral Fellow |
Email: z3530325@unsw.edu.au Office: Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
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Role: Research Fellow |
Email: jessie.huang@unsw.edu.au Office: Rupert Myers Building (North Wing) UNSW, Kensington 2052 |
Contact us
If you have an inquiry, please email Jessie Huang at jessie.huang@unsw.edu.au