About
Dr. Jennifer Acton is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the Cardiff University School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. With a PhD in Vision Sciences (Aston University, 2010), she specializes in public health and clinical research, focusing on vision impairment in aging populations, retinal diseases, and patient safety in eye care.
Research Highlights:
- Leading the ASSIST Study on sustainable care pathways for older vision-impaired individuals
- Evaluating community-based vision impairment certification for dry AMD patients
- Developing patient safety incident reporting systems in optometry
- Advancing microperimetry techniques for retinal disease monitoring
Academic Contributions: Recent publications address gaze-contingent perimetry reliability, acute eye condition healthcare burdens, and depression identification in low vision patients. She has secured over £2 million in research funding from Health & Care Research Wales and industry partners.
Awards:
- College of Optometrists Travel Award (2009)
- West Midlands Vitae Conference Peer Review Prize (2008)
Teaching: Co-leader of Pathology and Management module for optometry undergraduates, with extensive roles in admissions and academic governance.
