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Dr Jennifer Turner
BSc (Hons) PgCertClinOptom Higher Cert Paed PhD MCOptom FBDO MBCLA FHEA
Teams and roles for Jennifer Turner
Postgraduate Lecturer
Postgraduate Lecturer
Overview
Clinical
I am a registered practicing optometrist and dispensing optician, with previous experience in a hospital environment currently working for a larger employer with multiple nationwide practices. I specialise in paediatric optometry and contact lenses.
Teaching
I teach and support postgraduate students advanced clinical skills to attain higher professional qualifications in the field of Paediatric Optometry
Research
My research interests include methods to image and represent the anterior eye surface, how this can be changed by disease, injury, surgery and interactions with contact lenses. In addition, how functional vision affects quality of life outcomes, including mobility and confidence with daily tasks.
Publication
2025
- Turner, J. M., Le, C. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2025. The Cardiff Eye Shape Analysis Protocol (CESAP): Producing a digital representation of the anterior ocular surface. Heliyon 11(4), article number: e42601. (10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42601)
2023
- Turner, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2023. Comparison of Javal-Schiøtz keratometer, Orbscan IIz and Pentacam topographers in evaluating anterior corneal topography. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 106(5), pp. 476-483. (10.1080/08164622.2022.2067470)
2019
- Turner, J. M., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. 2019. Ocular impression-taking - which material is best?. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 45(1), pp. 55-60. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000496)
2011
- Turner, J. 2011. Wide-field anterior ocular surface morphometrics. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Articles
- Turner, J. M., Le, C. H. and Murphy, P. J. 2025. The Cardiff Eye Shape Analysis Protocol (CESAP): Producing a digital representation of the anterior ocular surface. Heliyon 11(4), article number: e42601. (10.1016/j.heliyon.2025.e42601)
- Turner, J., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. J. 2023. Comparison of Javal-Schiøtz keratometer, Orbscan IIz and Pentacam topographers in evaluating anterior corneal topography. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 106(5), pp. 476-483. (10.1080/08164622.2022.2067470)
- Turner, J. M., Purslow, C. and Murphy, P. 2019. Ocular impression-taking - which material is best?. Eye & Contact Lens: Science and Clinical Practice 45(1), pp. 55-60. (10.1097/ICL.0000000000000496)
Thesis
- Turner, J. 2011. Wide-field anterior ocular surface morphometrics. PhD Thesis, Cardiff University.
Teaching
I have taught clinical skills to medical, optical and health care professionals since 1995, in both university and hospital settings. I am recognised as a fellow of AdvanceHE (FHEA).
Modules currently taught
OPT006 Paediatric Optometry
OPT033 Paediatric Optometry - Practical
Modules previously taught
OPT040 Contact Lenses 1 (Module Leader)
OPT037 Advanced Paediatric eyecare
OPT038 Primary Care update: Practical (Full time)
Biography
Education and qualifications
2024: Fellow of AdvanceHE (FHEA)
2024: Professional higher certificate in Paediatric Eyecare (Higher Cert Paed Eye Care), The College of Optometrists, UK. Provider - Cardiff University.
2017: Postgraduate certificate in Clinical Optometry (PgCertClinOptom); School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
2012: PhD (Vision Sciences); School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
2002: Pre-registration placement, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK
2001: Bachelor of Science with honours (2:1) in Optometry; School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
1993: Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing; Association of British Dispensing Opticians, Godmersham Park, Canterbury, UK
Career Overview
Present : Postgraduate Lecturer; School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
2022-2024: Postgraduate Teacher; School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
2020-2022: Lecturer in Optometry; Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
2013-2021: Honorary Research fellow; School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
2014-2016: Postdoctoral Clinical Reseach Fellow: Welsh School of Primary Care Research (WSPCR), National Health Service, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
2012-2015: Associate Tutor; Welsh Optometric Postgraduate Education Centre (WOPEC), Cardiff University, Wales, UK
2012-2015: Trainer and Assessor: Royal College of Ophthalmologists, London, UK.
2007-2010: Demonstrator and Clinical Supervisor; School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
2002-2015: Clinical Lead Optometrist; Department of Ophthalmology, Cwm Taf UHB, Wales, UK
1993 -2001: Dispensing Optician
Honours and awards
Scholarships
2014-2016: Welsh School of Primary Care Research fellowship award, Welsh Government, UK (Prof Rachel North)
2007-2010: PhD Studentship; Join sponsors Cardiff University and Fundamental Research Group, Menicon Co. Ltd (Dr Paul Murphy and Dr Christine Purslow)
1999-2001: Nuffield Student Research Bursary and 3rd Year project; Nuffield Foundation, London, UK (Prof Jon Erischsen)
Prizes
2001: 3rd Year Degree Prize: Best performance in Clinical practice, School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
2000: 2nd Year Bausch and Lomb Prize: Best Performance in clinical practice, School of Optometry and Vision Science, Cardiff University, Wales, UK
1998: Contact Lens Practice of the year, Optician Magazine awards.
Professional memberships
Memberships
2024 - Fellow of AdvancedHE
2022 - Member, British Contact Lens Association
2001 - Member, College of Optometrists, UK
2001 - Registered, General Optical Council
2001 - Member, Association of Optometrists
1993 - Associate Member, Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Contact Details
Research themes
Specialisms
- Biomechanical engineering
- clinical vision science
- Contact lenses
- Image processing