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Professor John Lawrenson BSc PhD MCOptom
Following a first degree in Biochemistry at Cardiff University, John studied Optometry at Aston University. After a Pre-registration year at Moorfields Eye Hospital he studied for a PhD on the Neuroanatomy of the Conjunctiva at City University, London. Upon completion of his Thesis in 1991 he undertook a 3 year Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Neuroscience at University College London. He then returned to join the academic staff at City University where he currently holds a Chair in Clinical Visual Science. John’s research interests lie in the fields of Retinal Cell Biology and Ocular Therapeutics. John is a trustee of the College of Optometrists and Chairs the Academic Committee and Therapeutics Steering Group. He also acts as an Advisor to the General Optical Council.
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Jane Macnaughton BSc MCOptom Jane Macnaughton is an optometrist and qualified in 1990. After several years as a sessional optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, she joined the City University visiting staff in 1996. She is currently a visiting lecturer, teaching clinical skills and low vision at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Jane has published several papers for the journals and has lectured at several CET meetings. She is a College Examiner in several subjects and previously a College Advisor. She is the author of the Eye Essential text, Low Vision Assessment and is an external assessor for the Welsh Eyecare Initiave in Low Vision and external examiner for the University of Central England DipHE Visual Impairment rehabilitation course. |
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David Parkins BSc FCOptom - Treasurer
David works in independent practice and in a hospital in South East London. He is Joint Chair of the Professional Executive Committee of Bexley Care Trust and Optometric Adviser for diabetic retinopathy screening to Bexley, Bromley and Greenwich PCT's. David is a Trustee of the College/AOP Benevolent Fund, a Trustee and active member of Vision Aid Overseas and a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers.
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Noreen Rahman BSc MCOptom Noreen qualified from Anglia Ruskin University and is currently practising as an optometrist in North West London. She has undertaken the role of pre-registration supervisor for the last 3 years. She is a member of the local optical committee and is involved in a shared care diabetic retinopathy screening service and direct cataract referral service in her locality.
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Mary Ware BSc MCOptom
Over recent years, Mary has worked full-time by combining a variety of roles including general optometry with different independents and multiples, hospital optometry, contact lens research, teaching at City University and Pre-Registration examining and assessing. Previously she worked for a large multiple of which two years were spent as an assistant regional manager.
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