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Dr Grant Robinson
Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes and Lecturer
School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- RobinsonDG2@cardiff.ac.uk
- +44 29208 76166
- Optometry and Vision Sciences, Room 2.45, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ
- Available for postgraduate supervision
Overview
After passing the College of Optometrists professional qualifying examination Grant practiced as an optometrist in North West England and South Wales. In 2018 he was awarded a PhD at Cardiff University School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. Grant's present role as Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes involves providing leadership in the development and enhancement of postgraduate taught courses at the School.
Outside of his academic role Grant still practices as an optometrist and has experience as a pre-registration supervisor. He is a College of Optometrists councillor for Wales, vice-chair of the South East Wales Regional Optical Committee (SEWROC) and a former assessor for the Eye Health Examination Wales (EHEW) service. Grant holds postgraduate certificates in glaucoma, low vision, medical retina and coaching/mentoring. He is currently studying towards Independent Prescriber status.
Publication
2023
- Robinson, D. 2023. Evolution of patient care: three glaucoma case studies from within an ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment centre. Optometry in Practice 24(1)
2018
- Robinson, D. G., Margrain, T. H., Dunn, M. J., Bailey, C. and Binns, A. M. 2018. Low-level night-time light-therapy for age-related macular degeneration: a randomized clinical trial. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 59(11), pp. 4531-4541. (10.1167/iovs.18-24284)
2017
- Robinson, D. G. 2017. Low-level night-time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Articles
- Robinson, D. 2023. Evolution of patient care: three glaucoma case studies from within an ophthalmic diagnostic and treatment centre. Optometry in Practice 24(1)
- Robinson, D. G., Margrain, T. H., Dunn, M. J., Bailey, C. and Binns, A. M. 2018. Low-level night-time light-therapy for age-related macular degeneration: a randomized clinical trial. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 59(11), pp. 4531-4541. (10.1167/iovs.18-24284)
Thesis
- Robinson, D. G. 2017. Low-level night-time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Research
Research Topics
- Glaucoma Management
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Funding Awarded
2022. Wales for Africa Grant. £14k. Improving case detection of glaucoma to save sight in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Publications
2018 Robinson DG, Margrain TH and Binns AM. An evaluation of a battery of functional and structural tests as predictors of likely risk of progression of age-related macular degeneration. Invest Ophthal Vis Sci: 60, 580-589. http://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/117664
2018. Robinson DG, Margrain TH, Dunn MJ et al. Low-level night-time light-therapy for age-related macular degeneration: A randomised clinical trial. Invest Ophthal Vis Sci: 55, 4531-4541. http://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/113704
2017. Robinson DG. Low-level night time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration. PhD Thesis. http://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/108368
Teaching
Teaching Roles (MSc Clinical Optometry)
Module Lead
- Glaucoma 1 (OPT010)
- Research and Study Skills II (OPT028)
- Clinical Teaching and Assessment (OPT029)
- MSc Research Project (OPT060)
Former Module Lead
- Research and Study Skills I (OPT008)
- Primary Eye Care Update: Theory (OPT018)
- Primary Eye Care Update: Practical (OPT019)
Assessor
- Low Vision: Practical (OPT002)
Biography
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- BSc Optometry (Cardiff University)
- Professional Qualifying Exams (College of Optometrists)
- PhD Optometry and Vision Science (Cardiff University)
- Professional Certificate in Low Vision (College of Optometrists)
- Professional Certificate in Glaucoma (College of Optometrists)
- Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (Institute of Leadership and Management)
- Professional Certificate in Medical Retina (College of Optometrists)
- Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma (College of Optometrists)
Professional Memberships
- 2009 – present. Member of the Association of Optometrists, UK
- 2009 – present. Member of the General Optical Council, UK
- 2014 – present. Member of the College of Optometrists, UK
- 2017 – present. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Academic Positions at Cardiff University
- 2022 – present. Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes
- 2021-2022. Deputy Director of Postgraduate Taught Programmes
- 2020 - present. Postgraduate Lecturer
- 2019-2020. Postgraduate Teacher
- 2018-2019. Postgraduate Tutor
- 2017-2018. Post Doctorate Researcher
- 2014-2017. Undergraduate Tutor
Community Practice
- 2008-2009. Eye Clinic: School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University
- 2009-2012. Optical Express, Manchester
- 2012-2013. Specsavers, Liverpool
- 2013-present. Locum Optometrist, South Wales
- 2017-2018. The Optical People, Chepstow
Committees and Roles
University Committees and Roles
- Chair, Postgraduate Taught Board of Studies, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Academic Misconduct Coordinator, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Postgraduate Taught Programmes Student Experience Lead, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Admissions Tutor, Postgraduate Taught Programmes, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Personal Tutor, Postgraduate Taught Programmes, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- MSc Clinical Optometry Research Project Supervisor, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Panel Member for Master’s Excellence Scholarship, College of Biomedical and Life Sciences, Cardiff University
- 2021-present. Mentor for the Cardiff University Education Fellowship Programme
- 2019-2020. Digital Education Lead, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
- Member of MRes Vision Research Approval Panel, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
External Committees and Roles
- 2020-2023. Vice Chair South-East Wales Regional Optical Committee.
- 2020-2023. College of Optometrists Councillor for Wales
- 2020-2021. College of Optometrists Research Committee
Speaking Engagements
- 2022. Optometry Tomorrow Conference, The College of Optometrists. Facilitator for Goldmann and Pachymetry Skills Workshop.
- 2021. Association of Optometrists, Optical Assistant Lecture Series. Visual Fields and Optical Coherence Tomography for Optical Assistants.
- 2021 .National Optical Conference, Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU). Peer-peer clinical case scenario session: Low Vision, Acute Eye Care and Special Assessment cases.
- 2020. National Optical Conference, Local Optical Committee Support Unit (LOCSU). Peer-peer clinical case scenario session: Glaucoma, Cataract and Paediatric Optometry cases.
- 2020. Optometry Tomorrow Conference, The College of Optometrists. Facilitator for Optical Coherence Tomography Interpretation Skills Workshop.
- 2019. Welsh Eye Care Service Interdisciplinary Lecture Series, Health Education and Improvement Wales. Eye Health Examination Wales and Common Ailments Services.
- 2019. iSight Event, Sight Cymru. Low Vision Services in Wales.
- 2018. Eye Health Examination Wales Reaccreditation Events, Health Education and Improvement Wales. Corneal Foreign Body Removal.
- 2018. Royal National Institute for the Blind, Bristol, UK. Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment Update.
- 2015. British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff, UK. Low-level night-time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration: Update.
- 2014. Speaking of Science Conference, Cardiff, UK. Low-level night-time light therapy for age-related macular degeneration: Protocol for a Phase II Randomised Controlled Trial.