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Professor Barbara Ryan
Director Postgraduate Taught Programmes and WOPEC Co-Director
Overview
Professor Barbara Ryan joined the school in 2003. She is an optometrist and an academic and has a broad remit covering health services research, teaching and practice and has made significant contributions to the pedagogy / orthodoxy of optometric practice. She is currently Director of Postgraduate Taught Courses and Co- Director of Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre (WOPEC).
Publication
2022
- MacFarlane, E., Carson-Stevens, A., North, R., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. 2022. A mixed-methods characterisation of patient safety incidents by primary eye care practitioners. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1304-1315. (10.1111/opo.13030)
- Cottrell, P., North, R., Sheen, N. and Ryan, B. 2022. Optometry independent prescribing during COVID lockdown in Wales. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1289-1303. (10.1111/opo.13028)
- Karas, M., Bartlett, S., Whitaker, A., Sheen, N., North, R. and Ryan, B. 2022. An analysis of glaucoma repeat measures assessment results: Are core competencies enough?. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1147-1158. (10.1111/opo.13032)
2021
- Bartlett, R., Acton, J., Ryan, B., Man, R., Pickles, T. and Nollett, C. 2021. Training results in increased practitioner confidence and identification of depression in people with low vision: a mixed methods study. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 41(2), pp. 316-330. (10.1111/opo.12788)
2020
- Nollett, C., Bartlett, R., Man, R., Pickles, T., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. H. 2020. Barriers to integrating routine depression screening into community low vision rehabilitation services: a mixed methods study. BMC Psychiatry 20, pp. 419. (10.1186/s12888-020-02805-8)
- Karas, M., Sheen, N. J. L., North, R. V., Ryan, B. and Bullock, A. 2020. Continuing professional development requirements for UK health professionals: a scoping review. BMJ Open 10(3), article number: e032781. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032781)
2019
- Nollett, C., Bartlett, R., Man, R., Pickles, T., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. H. 2019. How do community-based eye care practitioners approach depression in patients with low vision? A mixed methods study. BMC Psychiatry 19(1), article number: 426. (10.1186/s12888-019-2387-x)
- Nollett, C. et al. 2019. Depressive symptoms in people with a vision impairment: A cross-sectional study to identify who is most at risk. BMJ Open 9(1), article number: e026163. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026163)
2017
- Taylor, J. J. et al. 2017. Effectiveness of portable electronic and optical magnifiers for near vision activities in low vision: a randomised crossover trial. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 37(4), pp. 370-384. (10.1111/opo.12379)
- John, R. and Ryan, B. 2017. A general practice model for low vision: lessons learned in Wales. Optometry in Practice 18(2), pp. 127-132.
2016
- Nollett, C. L. et al. 2016. Depression in Visual Impairment Trial (DEPVIT): a randomized clinical trial of depression treatments in people with low vision. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 57(10), pp. 4247-4254. (10.1167/iovs.16-19345)
- Nollett, C. et al. 2016. High prevalence of untreated depression in patients accessing low-vision services. Ophthalmology 123(2), pp. 440-441. (10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.07.009)
2014
- Taylor, J. et al. 2014. The p-EVES study design and methodology: a randomised controlled trial to compare portable electronic vision enhancement systems (p-EVES) to optical magnifiers for near vision activities in visual impairment. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 34(5), pp. 558-572. (10.1111/opo.12149)
- Bullock, A. D., Barnes, E. J., Ryan, B. and Sheen, N. J. L. 2014. Case-based discussion supporting learning and practice in optometry. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 34(5), pp. 614-621. (10.1111/opo.12151)
- Woodhouse, J. M., Davies, N., McAvinchey, A. and Ryan, B. 2014. Ocular and visual status among children in special schools in Wales: the burden of unrecognised visual impairment.. Archives of Disease in Childhood 99(6), pp. 500-504. (10.1136/archdischild-2013-304866)
- Ryan, B. 2014. Models of low vision care: past, present and future. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 97(3), pp. 209-213. (10.1111/cxo.12157)
2013
- Ryan, B., Khadka, J., Bunce, C. and Court, H. J. 2013. Effectiveness of the community-based Low Vision Service Wales: A long-term outcome study. British Journal of Ophthalmology 97(4), pp. 487-491. (10.1136/bjophthalmol-2012-302416)
- Charlton, M. N., Jenkins, D. R., Rhodes, C., Martin-Smith, T. and Ryan, B. 2013. The Welsh Low Vision Service - a summary. Optometry in Practice 12(1), pp. 29-38.
2012
- Stone, N., Ryan, B. and Sinclair, A. 2012. Diabetic eye disease and low vision. British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease 11(6), pp. 282-287. (10.1177/1474651411428950)
- Khadka, J., Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Woodhouse, J. M. and Davies, N. 2012. Listening to voices of children with a visual impairment: A focus group study. British Journal of Visual Impairment 30(3), pp. 182-196. (10.1177/0264619612453105)
- Margrain, T. H. et al. 2012. The depression in Visual Impairment Trial (DEPVIT): trial design and protocol. BMC Psychiatry 12(1), article number: 57. (10.1186/1471-244X-12-57)
2011
- Court, H. J., Ryan, B., Bunce, C. and Margrain, T. H. 2011. How effective is the new community-based Welsh low vision service?. British Journal of Ophthalmology 95(2), pp. 178-184. (10.1136/bjo.2010.179606)
2010
- Khadka, J., Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Court, H. J. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2010. Development of the 25-item Cardiff Visual Ability Questionnaire for Children (CVAQC). British Journal of Ophthalmology 94(6), pp. 730-735. (10.1136/bjo.2009.171181)
- Ryan, B. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. Research findings no 28: All Wales visual impairment database. Project Report. London, UK: Thomas Pocklington Trust.
- Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Reidy, A. and Minassian, D. 2010. Occasional paper no 24: All Wales visual impairment database. Project Report. London, UK: Thomas Pocklington Trust.
- Ryan, B., White, S. D., Wild, J. M., Court, H. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. The newly established primary care based Welsh Low Vision Service is effective and has improved access to low vision services in Wales. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 30(4), pp. 358-364. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2010.00729.x)
- Ryan, B. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. Registration for people with sight impairment: Fit for purpose?. British Journal of Ophthalmology 94(12), pp. 1692-1693. (10.1136/bjo.2009.178558)
- Ryan, B. 2010. Evaluation of low vision services in the United Kingdom. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
2009
- Ryan, B., Sinclair, A. and Woodhouse, J. M. Robertson, H. ed. 2009. Low vision: The essential guide for optometrists. Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The College of Optometrists.
2008
- Ryan, B., Court, H. J. and Margrain, T. H. 2008. Measuring low vision service outcomes: Rasch Analysis of the seven-item National Eye Institute visual function questionnaire. Optometry and Vision Science 85(2), pp. 112-121. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e31816225dc)
- Khadka, J., Woodhouse, J. M., Margrain, T. H., Ryan, B. and Davies, N. 2008. Focusing children in focus groups [Abstract]. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 28(1), pp. 99-99. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2007.00530_11.x)
- Sinclair, A. and Ryan, B. Robertson, H. ed. 2008. Low vision: The essential guide for ophthalmologists. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
2005
- Margrain, T. H., Ryan, B. and Wild, J. M. 2005. A revolution in Welsh low vision service provision. British Journal of Ophthalmology 89(8), pp. 933-934. (10.1136/bjo.2005.066142)
2002
- Culham, L. E. et al. 2002. Low vision services for vision rehabilitation in the United Kingdom. British Journal of Ophthalmology 86(7), pp. 743-747. (10.1136/bjo.86.7.743)
1999
- Ryan, B. 1999. Commentary: The low vision challenge. British Journal of Visual Impairment 17(3), pp. 93-93. (10.1177/026461969901700302)
- Ryan, B., Culham, L. E., Hill, A. R., Jackson, A. J., Jones, B., Bird, A. C. and Bunce, C. 1999. Multi-disciplinary low vision services in the United Kingdom. Visual Impairment Research 1(3), pp. 181-186. (10.1076/vimr.1.3.181.4445)
- Ryan, B. and Culham, L. 1999. Fragmented vision: survey of low vision services in the UK. Royal National Institute for the Blind.
Articles
- MacFarlane, E., Carson-Stevens, A., North, R., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. 2022. A mixed-methods characterisation of patient safety incidents by primary eye care practitioners. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1304-1315. (10.1111/opo.13030)
- Cottrell, P., North, R., Sheen, N. and Ryan, B. 2022. Optometry independent prescribing during COVID lockdown in Wales. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1289-1303. (10.1111/opo.13028)
- Karas, M., Bartlett, S., Whitaker, A., Sheen, N., North, R. and Ryan, B. 2022. An analysis of glaucoma repeat measures assessment results: Are core competencies enough?. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 42(6), pp. 1147-1158. (10.1111/opo.13032)
- Bartlett, R., Acton, J., Ryan, B., Man, R., Pickles, T. and Nollett, C. 2021. Training results in increased practitioner confidence and identification of depression in people with low vision: a mixed methods study. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 41(2), pp. 316-330. (10.1111/opo.12788)
- Nollett, C., Bartlett, R., Man, R., Pickles, T., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. H. 2020. Barriers to integrating routine depression screening into community low vision rehabilitation services: a mixed methods study. BMC Psychiatry 20, pp. 419. (10.1186/s12888-020-02805-8)
- Karas, M., Sheen, N. J. L., North, R. V., Ryan, B. and Bullock, A. 2020. Continuing professional development requirements for UK health professionals: a scoping review. BMJ Open 10(3), article number: e032781. (10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032781)
- Nollett, C., Bartlett, R., Man, R., Pickles, T., Ryan, B. and Acton, J. H. 2019. How do community-based eye care practitioners approach depression in patients with low vision? A mixed methods study. BMC Psychiatry 19(1), article number: 426. (10.1186/s12888-019-2387-x)
- Nollett, C. et al. 2019. Depressive symptoms in people with a vision impairment: A cross-sectional study to identify who is most at risk. BMJ Open 9(1), article number: e026163. (10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026163)
- Taylor, J. J. et al. 2017. Effectiveness of portable electronic and optical magnifiers for near vision activities in low vision: a randomised crossover trial. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 37(4), pp. 370-384. (10.1111/opo.12379)
- John, R. and Ryan, B. 2017. A general practice model for low vision: lessons learned in Wales. Optometry in Practice 18(2), pp. 127-132.
- Nollett, C. L. et al. 2016. Depression in Visual Impairment Trial (DEPVIT): a randomized clinical trial of depression treatments in people with low vision. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science 57(10), pp. 4247-4254. (10.1167/iovs.16-19345)
- Nollett, C. et al. 2016. High prevalence of untreated depression in patients accessing low-vision services. Ophthalmology 123(2), pp. 440-441. (10.1016/j.ophtha.2015.07.009)
- Taylor, J. et al. 2014. The p-EVES study design and methodology: a randomised controlled trial to compare portable electronic vision enhancement systems (p-EVES) to optical magnifiers for near vision activities in visual impairment. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 34(5), pp. 558-572. (10.1111/opo.12149)
- Bullock, A. D., Barnes, E. J., Ryan, B. and Sheen, N. J. L. 2014. Case-based discussion supporting learning and practice in optometry. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 34(5), pp. 614-621. (10.1111/opo.12151)
- Woodhouse, J. M., Davies, N., McAvinchey, A. and Ryan, B. 2014. Ocular and visual status among children in special schools in Wales: the burden of unrecognised visual impairment.. Archives of Disease in Childhood 99(6), pp. 500-504. (10.1136/archdischild-2013-304866)
- Ryan, B. 2014. Models of low vision care: past, present and future. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 97(3), pp. 209-213. (10.1111/cxo.12157)
- Ryan, B., Khadka, J., Bunce, C. and Court, H. J. 2013. Effectiveness of the community-based Low Vision Service Wales: A long-term outcome study. British Journal of Ophthalmology 97(4), pp. 487-491. (10.1136/bjophthalmol-2012-302416)
- Charlton, M. N., Jenkins, D. R., Rhodes, C., Martin-Smith, T. and Ryan, B. 2013. The Welsh Low Vision Service - a summary. Optometry in Practice 12(1), pp. 29-38.
- Stone, N., Ryan, B. and Sinclair, A. 2012. Diabetic eye disease and low vision. British Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease 11(6), pp. 282-287. (10.1177/1474651411428950)
- Khadka, J., Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Woodhouse, J. M. and Davies, N. 2012. Listening to voices of children with a visual impairment: A focus group study. British Journal of Visual Impairment 30(3), pp. 182-196. (10.1177/0264619612453105)
- Margrain, T. H. et al. 2012. The depression in Visual Impairment Trial (DEPVIT): trial design and protocol. BMC Psychiatry 12(1), article number: 57. (10.1186/1471-244X-12-57)
- Court, H. J., Ryan, B., Bunce, C. and Margrain, T. H. 2011. How effective is the new community-based Welsh low vision service?. British Journal of Ophthalmology 95(2), pp. 178-184. (10.1136/bjo.2010.179606)
- Khadka, J., Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Court, H. J. and Woodhouse, J. M. 2010. Development of the 25-item Cardiff Visual Ability Questionnaire for Children (CVAQC). British Journal of Ophthalmology 94(6), pp. 730-735. (10.1136/bjo.2009.171181)
- Ryan, B., White, S. D., Wild, J. M., Court, H. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. The newly established primary care based Welsh Low Vision Service is effective and has improved access to low vision services in Wales. Ophthalmic And Physiological Optics 30(4), pp. 358-364. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2010.00729.x)
- Ryan, B. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. Registration for people with sight impairment: Fit for purpose?. British Journal of Ophthalmology 94(12), pp. 1692-1693. (10.1136/bjo.2009.178558)
- Ryan, B., Court, H. J. and Margrain, T. H. 2008. Measuring low vision service outcomes: Rasch Analysis of the seven-item National Eye Institute visual function questionnaire. Optometry and Vision Science 85(2), pp. 112-121. (10.1097/OPX.0b013e31816225dc)
- Khadka, J., Woodhouse, J. M., Margrain, T. H., Ryan, B. and Davies, N. 2008. Focusing children in focus groups [Abstract]. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics 28(1), pp. 99-99. (10.1111/j.1475-1313.2007.00530_11.x)
- Margrain, T. H., Ryan, B. and Wild, J. M. 2005. A revolution in Welsh low vision service provision. British Journal of Ophthalmology 89(8), pp. 933-934. (10.1136/bjo.2005.066142)
- Culham, L. E. et al. 2002. Low vision services for vision rehabilitation in the United Kingdom. British Journal of Ophthalmology 86(7), pp. 743-747. (10.1136/bjo.86.7.743)
- Ryan, B. 1999. Commentary: The low vision challenge. British Journal of Visual Impairment 17(3), pp. 93-93. (10.1177/026461969901700302)
- Ryan, B., Culham, L. E., Hill, A. R., Jackson, A. J., Jones, B., Bird, A. C. and Bunce, C. 1999. Multi-disciplinary low vision services in the United Kingdom. Visual Impairment Research 1(3), pp. 181-186. (10.1076/vimr.1.3.181.4445)
Books
- Ryan, B., Sinclair, A. and Woodhouse, J. M. Robertson, H. ed. 2009. Low vision: The essential guide for optometrists. Guide Dogs for the Blind Association and The College of Optometrists.
- Sinclair, A. and Ryan, B. Robertson, H. ed. 2008. Low vision: The essential guide for ophthalmologists. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.
- Ryan, B. and Culham, L. 1999. Fragmented vision: survey of low vision services in the UK. Royal National Institute for the Blind.
Monographs
- Ryan, B. and Margrain, T. H. 2010. Research findings no 28: All Wales visual impairment database. Project Report. London, UK: Thomas Pocklington Trust.
- Ryan, B., Margrain, T. H., Reidy, A. and Minassian, D. 2010. Occasional paper no 24: All Wales visual impairment database. Project Report. London, UK: Thomas Pocklington Trust.
Thesis
- Ryan, B. 2010. Evaluation of low vision services in the United Kingdom. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Research
Research Topics
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- The eye care requirements of children with special needs
Research Funding at Cardiff University
- 2012/ 2014 Collaborator NIHR PI Prof Christine Dickinson
- 2011/2014 Collaborator GDBA PI Margrain TH
- 2011/2013 Co-applicant RNIB PI JM Woodhouse
- 2007/2010 Co- Applicant Welsh Assembly Government PI JM Woodhouse
- 2007/2009 Co-applicant Welsh Office of Research and Development PI TH Margrain
- 2007/2008 PI Thomas Pocklington Trust
Biography
Educational and Professional Qualifications
* Bsc Hons Optometry and Vision Science, City University 1991
* Membership College of Optometrists 1992
* PhD Cardiff University 2009
* Professional Certificate in Glaucoma 2017
Academic positions
* 2012 - present Director, Postgraduate Teaching
* 2009 - present Co-Director, Wales Optometry Postgraduate Optometry Centre
* 2003 - 2012 Training and Accreditation Manager, Welsh Eye Care Initiative Wales Government/ Cardiff University
* 2001 - 2003 Director of the Low Vision Clinic and Clinical Tutor, Bradford University
* 1994 - 1996 Clinical Tutor and Visiting Lecturer, Aston University
Welsh Government positions
* 2012 - 2016 Chief Optometric Advisor, Welsh Government (seconded from Cardiff University)
Previous teaching positions
Community practice
* 2003 - present Optometrist (0.2 FTE), Monnow Eye Care, Monmouth
* 2002 - 2003 Optometrist, Bradley and Smith Optometrists, Huddersfield
* 2001 - 2002 Optometrist, Specsavers, Halifax
Hospital practice
* 1995 - 2000 Senior Optometrist, Scleral Contact Lens Clinic, Birmingham Midland Eye Centre
* 1994 - 1996 Head of Optometry Department (Acting), Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
* 1993 - 1994 Maiduguri Eye Hospital, Nigeria
* 1992 - 1993 Optometrist, Oxford Eye Hospital
* 1991 - 1992 Pre- Registration Optometrist, Oxford Eye Hospital
Previous teaching positions
- 2001 - 2003 Director of the Low Vision Clinic and Clinical Tutor, Bradford University
- 1994 - 1996 Clinical Tutor and Visiting Lecturer, Aston University
Other positions
* 2003 - 2012 Clinical Lead, Welsh Low Vision Service Hywel Dda Health Board/ Cardiff University
* 1999 - 2001 Head of Low Vision and Eye Health,Royal National Institute for the Blind, London
* 1998 - 1999 Head of Low Vision,The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London
* 1996 - 1998 Low Vision Officer, The Royal National Institute for the Blind, London
* 1995 - 2000 Senior Optometrist, Multi-Disciplinary Low Vision Service, Birmingham Focus
Committees and reviewing
University Committees
* Chair, Postgraduate Taught Board of Studies, School of Optometry and Vision Sciences
* WOPEC Board
* School Board, Optometry and Vision Sciences
External Committees
* 2017 Strategic Advisory Committee, Education Review, General Optical Council.
* 2017 Review Panel member, Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, Northern Ireland: Review of the implementation of the Developing Eyecare Partnerships Strategy.
* 2017 Steering Group, Scottish Government: A review of low vision service provision in Scotland.
* 2014 to 2016 Quality and Safety Group, Department of Health and Social Services, Welsh Government.
* 2012 to 2016 Chair, Wales Eye Care Steering Board (Welsh Government).
* 2012 to 2016 National Joint Professionals Advisory Committee (Welsh Government).
* 2012 to 2016 Wales Optometric Committee (Welsh Government statutory advisory committee on Optometric Services in Wales)
* 2011 to 2012 Deputy Chair, Low Vision Service Development Committee (Statutory Committee Advising Welsh Assembly Government on Low Vision Services)
* 2009 to2011 Deputy Chair MEGAFOCUS (Statutory Committee Advising Welsh Assembly Government on Eyecare for BME groups)
* 2007 to 2012 Trustee, Sight Support (NGO).
* 2011 - 2012 Chair, Low Vision Higher Qualifications Committee, College of Optometrists
* 2011 - 2016 External Examiner, Aston University
* 2008 - 2015 College of Optometry, OSCE Writing Group
* 2008 - 2009 College of Optometry, Final Assessment Review Group
* 2006 - 2012 External Examiner, MSc Visual Impairment, City University
* 2004 - 2013 Wales Low Vision Advisory Group
* 1998 - 2000 Professional Secretary, Low Vision Consensus Committee
* 1996 - 2000 Optical Vouchers Consultative Committee (Statutory Committee Advising DOH)
* 1996 - 2013 Examiner, The College of Optometrists
