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Associate Professor Simon Backhouse is affiliated with Deakin University, where he serves as an Associate Professor in Vision Science within the School of Medicine. His research focuses on Ophthalmology, Optometry, and Medical Education, with a particular emphasis on Myopia Development, Ocular Biometry, and Optometric Assessment Tools.
Backhouse holds a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Auckland and a Bachelor of Optometry from the same institution. He is actively involved in doctoral supervision, mentoring students like Maanila Sunitha Pajanivelou and Aparna Gopalakrishnan.
His recent publications (2025–2019) span topics including myopia control, contact lens efficacy, ocular vasculature pharmacology, and 3D printing in medical education. He has secured significant grants from organizations like Alcon Laboratories and Stuart Therapeutics for clinical trials on ocular lubricants and myopia treatments.
Backhouse also contributes to optometric education reform, focusing on assessment standardization and digital learning platforms. His work is supported by collaborations with institutions such as the Institute for Mental and Physical Health and Clinical Translation at Deakin University.
