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Julie Hughes is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmic Dispensing and Director of Vision Education at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science, holding overarching responsibility for General Optical Council (GOC) registered courses with expertise in health and medical innovation.
Her educational qualifications include:
- PG Cert in Higher Education, Anglia Ruskin University
- BOptom (Hons) in Optometry, Anglia Ruskin University
- BSc (Hons) in Optical Management, Anglia Ruskin University
- BSc (Hons) in Material Science, Open University
Professor Hughes specializes in low vision research, academic curriculum design, and OSCE development, with a focus on integrating academic rigor into optical dispensing education. Her work bridges clinical practice and pedagogical innovation in healthcare training.
Her 2013 publications demonstrate concentrated expertise in clinical competency assessment methods and visual function measurement techniques within optometric education, highlighting her commitment to evidence-based evaluation standards.
Professional honors include:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians
As Director of Vision Education, she leads GOC-approved programs including the FdSc Ophthalmic Dispensing Registerable Award, serves on the GOC Educational Visitor Panel until April 2023, and contributes to industry standards through SPOKE (Sector Partnership for Optical Knowledge and Education).
