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Yvonne Norgett serves as Associate Professor of Optometry at Anglia Ruskin University within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and School of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. A registered optometrist with extensive clinical, educational, and regulatory experience, she contributes significantly to vision science and professional optometric practice.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Optometry from Anglia Ruskin University (research on visual crowding in children)
- PGCert (LTHE) from Anglia Ruskin University
- BSc (Hons) in Ophthalmic Optics from University of Manchester
Dr. Norgett's research spans anterior eye health in contact lens wear, children's vision development, visual acuity measurement methodologies, clinical assessment standardization, and communication protocols. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic rigor, particularly in diagnostic techniques for ocular surface conditions and pediatric vision assessment.
Recent publications demonstrate concentrated focus on lid wiper epitheliopathy diagnostics, including photographic scale development and natural progression studies in contact lens wearers, alongside pandemic impact analyses on optometric practice and foundational work on visual crowding in amblyopia. This body of work reveals strong emphasis on clinical validation, diagnostic precision, and adaptation to emerging healthcare challenges.
Scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the College of Optometrists
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- College of Optometrists iPRO Grant (2008)
- College of Optometrists Travel Grant (2014)
As an active research supervisor, Dr. Norgett leads the Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group while serving as chief examiner for the College of Optometrists and contributing to professional examination development. Her grant portfolio includes principal investigator roles for College of Optometrists-funded projects examining visual acuity assessment in children and pandemic-related practice adaptations.
Professional engagement extends to membership on the General Optical Council's Fitness to Practise Committee (2003-2015) and editorial roles for Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, BMJ Open, and Optometry and Vision Science journals.
