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Katie Mortlock

Dr Katie Mortlock

Senior Lecturer

School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

Overview

I am a Senior Lecturer on the Teaching and Scholarship pathway at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences.  My teaching responsibilities include teaching in a number of years and leading modules in Year 2.  I am also the Academic Lead for Student Voice and Year 2 Lead.

Publication

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Cynadleddau

Erthyglau

Gosodiad

Research

Although I am not currently involved in any research projects, I have research experience in clinical investigation of eye diseases which typically affect the posterior segment of the eye, particularly diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma.

I have been involved in projects which investigate visual function in diabetic retinopathy and ocular hypertension using objective and subjective techniques, with an emphasis on visual electrophysiology.  These investigations employed techniques such as the photopic negative response and S-cone electroretinogram (ERG), as well as more standard photopic and scotopic ERG and visual evoked potential techniques.  Before commencing my current teaching role, I contributed to a project exploring structural changes in the optic nerve head in glaucoma using long wavelength (1050nm) laboratory optical coherence tomography.

Teaching

I was part of the team employed to develop the internal Preliminary Year at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences in 2013.  I have taught a range of clinical, basic science and study skills topics throughout the undergraduate degree course.  I currently lead two second year modules and have previously led modules in both the Preliminary and first years.  I regularly supervise projects at UG and PGT level.  

I was joint Year Lead and Course-Coordinator for the Preliminary Year between 2013 - 2017 and became Year 2 Lead in 2022.  

I undertake a number of other roles related to teaching, including Personal Tutor, Learning Central Domain Administrator, Academic Lead for Student Voice and membership of the UG Teaching Management team.  

I have been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since December 2016. 

Biography

Educational and Professional Qualifications

2016Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
2001PhD (Optometry and Vision Sciences) Cardiff University, UK
1996Registration, General Optical Council, UK
1995BSc (Hons), Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University​, UK

Professional memberships

  • Registered with the General Optical Council
  • Member of the College of Optometrists

Academic positions

2024 onwards Senior Lecturer (part-time), School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
2015 - 2024 Lecturer (part-time), School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
2013 - 2014 Teaching Fellow (part-time), School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
2002 - 2013 Research Associate (part-time since 2004), School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University 
1996 - 1999 Clinical Demonstrator, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University

Committees and reviewing

Reviewer Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Contact Details

Email MortlockKE@cardiff.ac.uk

Campuses Optometry and Vision Sciences, Room 2.19, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ