Alan Laird Lewis

Alan Laird Lewis is an Adjunct Professor of Vision Sciences at New England College of Optometry and serves as Chair of the Institutional Review Board. His expertise spans electrophysiology, low vision, neuroscience, optics, and public health. Lewis holds advanced degrees including a PhD in Physiological Optics from The Ohio State University, an MSc in Physiological Optics, an OD from Massachusetts College of Optometry, and a BSOptom.

• Education:
  • PhD, Physiological Optics, The Ohio State University
  • MSc, Physiological Optics, The Ohio State University
  • OD, Massachusetts College of Optometry
  • BSOptom, Massachusetts College of Optometry

His research focuses on lighting and visual performance, low vision interventions, color vision, and psychophysics of vision. He has contributed to understanding how lighting conditions affect visual function and public health.

• Awards:
  • Fellow, American Academy of Optometry
  • Gold Medal, Illuminating Engineering Society
  • Member of National Academy of Opticianry Hall of Fame

Lewis is active in professional organizations such as the American Academy of Optometry and the Illuminating Engineering Society, advocating for evidence-based lighting practices and vision science applications.