Brendan Barrett

Brendan Barrett is Professor of Visual Development in the School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University of Bradford. He holds a BSc in Optometry from Dublin Institute of Technology (1989), PhD in Medicine from University College Dublin (1994), and BSc in Psychology from Open University (2010).

His research program investigates:

• Amblyopia pathophysiology and treatment optimization
• Vision-sensorimotor integration in sports performance
• Visual determinants of reading difficulties
• Adaptive gait control under visual constraints

Barrett leads BBSRC-funded projects on vision in elite athletes and NHS collaborations on childhood vision screening. His recent publications examine sensorimotor adaptation, visual impairment classification in para sports, and methodological innovations in vision science.

He directs the Visual Development Laboratory investigating visual-cognitive interactions and leads clinical research initiatives on pediatric vision disorders. His research team develops novel assessment protocols bridging clinical optometry and performance science.