‌‌Catriona Barrett

Research

Presentations

Current Positions

• Assistant Lecturer in Optometry, DIT
• PhD student, part-time, Glaucoma Care in the Community.

Brief Biography

Obtained a degree in Optometry from DIT in 2008.  Became a fellow of the Association of Optometrists, Ireland shortly after. Worked as an optometrist in Specsavers opticians from 2008 – 2013.

Currently pursuing a PhD investigating the role of Irish optometrists in glaucoma detection.

Joined the lecturing staff at DIT in September 2013

Modules Currently Teaching on (BSc Optometry)

• Advanced clinical techniques year 3 (module coordinator)
• Diseases of the eye year 3
• Introduction to eye disease year 2
• Topics in modern optometry: shared care optometry year 4
• Primary eye care clinic tutorial year 4

Qualifications

• Degree in Optometry, DIT

Special Areas of Interest

• The optometrist’s role in public health

Memberships

• Association of Optometrists Ireland
• Registered optometrist, CORU