Miriam Conway

Dr. Miriam Conway is a Lecturer in the Department of Optometry and Visual Science at City, University of London, part of City and St George's, University of London. She has been a key academic and orthoptist at the institution since 2007, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and professional service in the field of vision science and orthoptics.

Her educational background includes a BSc (Hons) in Orthoptics from the University of Liverpool and a PhD in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics from Aston University. Prior to joining City, she worked as a lecturer and researcher at Aston University and held clinical positions as an orthoptist, senior orthoptist, and specialist advanced orthoptist in hospitals across the West Midlands.

Dr. Conway's research is centered on binocular vision, visual impairment, ocular blood flow, and the ocular side effects of anticonvulsant drugs. She has a strong interest in improving low vision services for children and adults in the UK, particularly those with cerebral visual impairment and keratoconus. Her work often involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and has led to numerous publications in high-impact optometry and ophthalmology journals.

The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on paediatric vision, refractive error, amblyopia, binocular vision disorders, and the clinical evaluation of visual stress and low vision interventions. Her research combines clinical studies, systematic reviews, and innovative optical assessments, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based practice and translational research in optometry.

• Member, Teaching and Learning Committee, City University London
• Member, Student Experience Committee, City University London
• Reviewer for journals including Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science and Graefe's Archives
• Grant reviewer for Epilepsy Action and Action Medical Research

Dr. Conway teaches modules in binocular vision, paediatrics, and clinical skills at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She has also contributed to training programs such as the Optometrist with Special Interest course. Her professional roles include Assistant Clinic Director and Paediatric Clinic Manager at the Fight for Sight Clinic. She actively participates in national and international conferences, presenting research on eye care liaison officers, low vision services, and paediatric visual disorders.

She leads and collaborates on research projects involving rehabilitation services for the visually impaired, the role of Eye Clinic Liaison Officers (ECLOs), and the impact of visual disorders on quality of life. Her work with researchers like Hanna Gillespie-Gallery and Catherine Suttle highlights a strong collaborative network focused on improving patient outcomes in eye care.