Gráinne Scanlon

Gráinne Scanlon serves as a Lecturer in Optometry & Ophthalmic Dispensing at Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) within the School of Physics, Clinical and Optometric Sciences, holding this position since April 2014 while coordinating Year 2 for programs TU871 and TU761. Her career integrates 25 years of clinical practice at Vision Express (concluding in 2020) with academic research, following initial private practice experience after qualifying as an optometrist.

Her educational credentials include a Diploma in Optometry from DIT (1991), BA (Hons) Psychology from Dublin Business School (2007), MPhil from DIT (2011) investigating Macular Pigment and preventative healthcare, and a TU Dublin PhD (2020) examining Macular Pigment in Diabetes Mellitus, complemented by a Diploma in Learning & Teaching from DIT.

Research expertise centers on Physiology of Vision, Colour Vision, and Clinical Optometry with specialized focus on Macular Pigment dynamics, developed through collaboration with the Macular Pigment Research Group at WIT and TU Dublin. This work establishes critical links between ocular health biomarkers and systemic conditions like diabetes.

Professional recognition includes Fellowship status with the Association of Optometrists Ireland (FAOI), alongside CORU registration through the Optical Registration Board. Her trajectory exemplifies the translation of clinical experience into academic rigor, enriching optometric education with real-world insights while advancing vision science research.