Kate Doorduyn

Kate Doorduyn is a Senior Lecturer in Optometry at the University of Huddersfield's Department of Optometry and Vision Sciences, within the School of Applied Sciences. Her academic work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing.

Research Focus: Dr. Doorduyn's primary research examines low vision rehabilitation, macular degeneration management, and optometric education methodologies. Her work spans:

• Development and validation of vision rehabilitation outcome measures
• Clinical approaches for age-related macular degeneration
• Innovative simulation techniques for optometry education
• Health care delivery optimization for visually impaired populations

Publication Trends: Her scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on vision rehabilitation outcomes (1996-1999) with recent expansion into optometric education research (2024). Works appear in leading ophthalmic journals including Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics and Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science.

Contact: University phone: 01484 256838