Jingyi Chen

Jingyi Chen is a Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Vision Science at The University of Western Australia (UWA), within the School of Allied Health. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy from UWA's School of Allied Health, alongside a Master of Optometry and Bachelor of Vision Science from Deakin University, and a Certificate in Advanced Contact Lenses from the Australian College of Optometry.

Her research focuses on Eye Care, Ophthalmology, and Optometry, with particular emphasis on rural healthcare access, workforce challenges, falls prevention in older adults, and GIS applications for mapping eye care services. Collaborations include studies on global optometry education frameworks and rural health workforce dynamics in Western Australia.

Her recent publications explore themes such as advancing optometry education through international collaboration, leveraging GIS for healthcare distribution analysis, and addressing rural eye care disparities through semi-structured interviews with healthcare professionals.

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