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Profiles
Dr Daniela Oehring
Lecturer in Optometry
School of Health Professions (Faculty of Health)
Daniela can be contacted through arrangement with our Press Office, to speak to the media on these areas of expertise.
- Biostatistics
- Ocular biomechanics
- Keratoconus
- Public health
- Vision care for homeless people
- Dry eye
Email publicrelations@plymouth.ac.uk to enquire.
Doctor of Eye and Vision Science at University of Plymouth with 10+years experience wishing to undertake postgraduate research regarding the mechanical integrity of the ocular tissue in order to detect, treat and prevent systematic and ocular diseases. Proactive lecturer and researcher with 10+ years of experience in teaching courses on undergraduate and postgraduate levels and Fellow of the Academy of Higher Education, supervised two Ph.D. dissertations, published one book, six book chapters, eleven articles and presented at 38 conferences on four different continents.
Current roles and responsibilities:
- Co-Chair of the Faculty of Health Research Ethics and Integrity Committee
- Senior Tutor (SoHP)
- Head of the Eye and Vision Research Group (PIHR)
- Head of Mental Health and Wellbeing Group (SoHP)
- International Exchange Coordinator for the Optometry Programme
- Athena Swan Representative
- Member of the Committee for Decolonisation of the Curriculum
Qualifications
- Ph.D. Eye and Vision Sciences Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PGCAP); University of Plymouth, United Kingdom
- MSc Applied Statistic; Faculty of Mathematics and Informatics, Schiller Universität Jena, Germany
- MSc Eye and Vision Sciences; Faculty of Science and Technic, Ernst-Abbe-University Jena, Germany
- BSc (hons.) Optometry; Faculty of Science and Technic, Ernst-Abbe-University Jena, Germany
- Certificate in Academic Practice for Ophthalmic & Dispensing Optician Education; Ernst-Abbe-University Jena, Germany, Chamber of Commerce Thuringia, Germany
- Dispensing and Ophthalmic Optician Diploma; Chamber of Commerce Bavaria, Germany
Professional membership
International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)
British University and College Contact Lens Educators (BUCCLE)
Crosslinking Consortium UK
The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
European Academy of Optometry (EAOO)
Vereinigung Deutscher Contactlinsen-Spezialisten und Optometristen (VDCO)
Wissenschaftlichen Vereinigung für Augenoptik und Optometrie (WVAO)
Roles on external bodies
Scientific Advisory Board (OCL)
Member of the Crosslinking Consortium UK
Key publications
2018 'Biometric and dynamic predictors of ORA measures of corneal biomechanics' ARVO (Honululu)
2021 'Experimental Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Non-contact Tonometer Airflows' Applied Sciences 11, (6) , DOI
2021 'Ophthalmic nurse practitioner assessment of glaucoma: evaluating agreement within an initiative to enhance capacity in glaucoma clinics' Eye , DOI
Teaching interests
Since 2016 Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, UK; Full-time Lecturer, Optometry
Taught nine undergraduate and four postgraduate courses, focused on anatomy and physiology, as well as clinical skills, and research methods. Supervised 16 BSc and one MSc theses. Erasmus coordinator for the Optometry programme from 2014 to 2020. Member of the Ethical Committee for Postgraduate Research since 2016. Deputy head (since 2018) and Head (since 2020) of the Eye and Vision Research group. Head of the Mental Health and Wellbeing Group (SoHP) since 2019.
Since 2014 Faculty of Engineering and Optometry, Beuth University Berlin, Germany; Visiting Lecturer, Optometry
Since 2013 Faculty of Physics, Sofijski University, Bulgaria; Visiting Lecturer, Optometry
Since 2013 Doctoral Collage, University of Plymouth, UK; Associate Lecturer; Taught two postgraduate seminar series for research development.
Since 2010 Faculty of Science and Technic, Ernst-Abbe-University Jena, Germany; Guest Lecturer and Clinical Supervisor, Optometry;Taught three undergraduate and two postgraduate courses, focused on specialist optometry skills (contact lens), as well as clinical case studies, and research methods. Supervised 14 BSc and ten MSc theses and four Erasmus internships.
Since 2005 Optic technician training institute, Kumasi, Ghana; Visiting Lecturer; Involvement focused on educational programmes for local lecturer and supervisors and curriculum development.
2013 - 2016 Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, UK; Clinical Demonstrator, Optometry; Supervised undergraduate clinical skills modules in refractive methods, contact lens fitting and visual perception.
2011 – 2015 Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre, Cardiff University, UK; Part-time Clinical Supervisor; Supervised the European Optometry Postgraduate course annually.
2008 - 2009 Faculty of Mathematics University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany; Part-time Teaching Assistant; Basic mathematical concepts and methods for understanding and solving problems in engineering, Prof Dr P. Wilde
2007 - 2008 Faculty of Physics University of Applied Sciences Jena, Germany; Part-time Teaching Assistant; Competencies in physical modelling as applied to simple examples of mechanics, Prof Dr O. Hofmann
Staff serving as external examiners
2019 University of Liverpool Engineering
Research interests
I have been involved in projects related to eye care for hidden and excluded populations, ocular biomechanics, keratoconus and dry eye. I have worked as a generalist researcher and become experienced with a range of quantitative and qualitative methodologies relevant to health services research, including:
- Randomised controlled trials
- Studies involving qualitative interviews
- Mixed methods analysis
- Observational studies
- Time series analysis
I have developed a particular interest in the early detection and diagnosis of eye-related diseases. This is of particular relevance for the development and evaluation of both innovative complex interventions and programmes for translating evidence into practice.
Other research
Invited talks
- Conferences on Ophthalmology 2018, Ufa Eye Research Institute (Russia): Ocular biomechanics of ectatic eyes
- EAOO 2018, Pula (Croatia): Advanced Examination Techniques for the Anterior Eye
- EAOO 2017, Barcelona (Spain): Estimation of the impact of intraocular physical pressure, CCT and corneal topography on IOP readings using non-contact devices (CorvisST, ORA, iCare)
- SCLOSS 2014, Glasgow (UK): Meibomian Gland Dysfunction – Clinical Procedure
- CPD 2014, Dublin (Ireland): Dry Eye Toolkit for Optometrists
- AAO 2012, Phoenix (USA): Development and Evaluation of a Novel Morphing Software to grade Slit Lamp Findings
- CET seminar series sponsored by Rupp & Hubrach, 2010 – 2015, Bamberg (Germany) for Ophthalmologists and Optometrists: Refraction 3.0
- Workshop Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH 2014, Gießen (Germany): Introduction into Biostatistics
- CET HWK Optometrists, 2011-2013, Mainz (Germany): Introduction into scientific working
- BCLA 2013 Manchester (UK) Workshop: Diagnosis of Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
- WVAO 2012 Frankfurt am Main (Germany): Online contact lens sales – Risk or Advantage?
- VDCO/ WVAO 2012 Berlin (Germany): Dry eye assessment in daily practice
- VDCO/ WVAO Württemberg 2012 (Germany): Update: Tear film Osmolarity
- Symposium Ophthalmic Optics Jena 2011 (Germany): Classification of Slit lamp findings, a historical view
- VDCO Contact Berlin 2011 (Germany): Corneal oedema in clinical practice
- OPTI 2011 Munich (Germany): Contact lens sale online – how to ensure costumer safety
- VDCO Contact 2010 Mainz (Germany): Use of interactive tools in clinical education – from the slit lamp assessment to contact lens fitting
- Spectaris Düsseldorf 2010 (Germany): Development of a new contact lens material
- VDCO Contact 2009 Berlin (Germany): Comparison of the repeatability and validity in clinical settings between the aberrometer i.Profiler and Z-View
Research degrees awarded to supervised students
I have supervised multiple BSc and MSc students as first supervisor and Ph.D. students in a team. Eight students presented on international conferences, one student one the Cooper Vision Summer Summit and one student was awarded with a student travel grant.
Grants & contracts
Short-term effects on tear film (baby shampoo vs Blephasol). GIS Grant Thea Pharmaceutical. 2017-2022 (£10,00). This study assesses the effects on the tear film in short term when following the clinical guidelines in comparison to an effective alternative treatment.
Equipment grants for unlimited use
Since 2015: Support through the loan of a High-Speed Camera full equipment for unrestricted use
Since 2013: Support through the loan anterior eye OCT by Heidelberg Engineering GmbH for unrestricted use
Since 2013: Support through the loan of the CorvisST and Keratograph 5M by Oculus Optikgeräte GmbH for unrestricted use
Key publications
2018 'Biometric and dynamic predictors of ORA measures of corneal biomechanics' ARVO (Honululu)
2021 'Experimental Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Non-contact Tonometer Airflows' Applied Sciences 11, (6) , DOI
2021 'Ophthalmic nurse practitioner assessment of glaucoma: evaluating agreement within an initiative to enhance capacity in glaucoma clinics' Eye , DOI
Key publications are highlighted
Journals
Articles
2021 'Experimental Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Non-contact Tonometer Airflows' Applied Sciences 11, (6) , DOI
2021 'Experimental Assessment of the Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Non-Contact Tonometer Airflows' Applied Sciences 11, (6) 2499-2499 , DOI
2021 'Ophthalmic nurse practitioner assessment of glaucoma: evaluating agreement within an initiative to enhance capacity in glaucoma clinics' Eye , DOI
2020 'Lissamine green – where have we been and where are we now?' Optometry in Practice 21, (2) Publisher Site
2019 'Advanced examination techniques for the anterior eye – part 1 & 2' The Optician
2018 'Comparison of dry eye questionaires and objective tear film tests to verify dry eye' Contact Lens and Anterior Eye 41, S12-S12 , DOI
2013 'Versorgung bei beidseitigem kontaktlinseninduzierten stromalem Ödem' DOZ (Deutsch Optiker Zeitung) 4, 5-5 Publisher Site
2012 'Das Auge im Profisport' concept ophthalmica 1,
2012 'Einflüße des Tragens von weichen Kontaktlinsen auf die Konjunktiva - Teil 1' DOZ (Deutsch Optiker Zeitung) 4, 12-12 Publisher Site
2012 'Einflüße des Tragens von weichen Kontaktlinsen auf die Konjunktiva - Teil 2' DOZ (Deutsch Optiker Zeitung) 11, 10-10 Publisher Site
2012 'Fluoreszein in der Kontaktlinsenanpassung' concept ophthalmica 2,
2012 'Presbyopiekorrektion mit Kontaktlinsen' concept ophthalmica 4,
2012 'Sportvision: Kontaktlinse und Sport' concept ophthalmica 3,
2012 'Validation of a novel morphing software to classify different slit lamp findings' Contact Lens & Anterior Eye 35,
2011 'Fitting of customized Silicone Hydrogel lenses after contact lens induced stromal oedema' Soft Contact Lenses - Special Edition Publisher Site
2011 'Vergleichende Untersuchung der Messgenauigkeit der Aberrometer i.Profiler und Z-View beim Einsatz in der optometrischen Praxis' Die Kontaktlinse 6, Publisher Site
Books
Oehring D 2010 Kontaktlinsen Kompendium - Fachwissen für Einsteiger. 1 Aschaffenburg CibaVision Vertriebs GmbH 2011
Chapters
2015 'Klassifikation des Trockenen Auges' in Brewitt H; Kunerth K; Sickenberger W Tränenfilm und Trockenes Auge Kaden Verlag
2015 'Tränenfilmmodelle' in Brewitt H; Kunerth K; Sickenberger W Tränenfilm und Trockenes Auge Kaden Verlag
2015 'Verfahren zur Diagnose des Trockenen Auges' in Brewitt H; Kunerth K; Sickenberger W Tränenfilm und Trockenes Auge Kaden Verlag
2010 'Augenlinse' in Sickenberger W Klassifikation von Spaltlampenbefunden ein praxisnahes Handbuch für Kontaktlinsenanpasser
2010 'Tränenfilmosmolarität' in Sickenberger W Klassifikation von Spaltlampenbefunden ein praxisnahes Handbuch für Kontaktlinsenanpasser
Conference Papers
2018 'Biometric and dynamic predictors of ORA measures of corneal biomechanics' ARVO (Honululu)
2018 'Characterising biomechanical properties of healthy human corneas with the Ocular Response Analyser and CorvisST' ARVO (Honululu)
2018 'Does the type of a task alter how we blink? - Explorative study about spontaneous blinking of ocular healthy participants with auditory, tactile and visual stimulation' EAOO (European Academy of Optometry) , DOI
2016 'Regional variation of biomechanical properties in ectatic eyes (preliminary results)' CXL Experts (Zurich)
2015 'Corneal biomechanics in glaucomatous eyes with and without diabetes type II' American Academy of Optometry New Orleans 0-/-1/20150-/-1/2015
2015 'Investigating the association between ocular biometry and corneal biomechanics in healthy human' ARVO (Denver)
2014 'Prospective Study to compare two different Kinds of Illuminations by Measuring the Non-Invasive Tear Film Break-Up Time by Means of a novel Video Topographer' American Academy of Optometry Denver 1-/-1/20141-/-1/2014, DOI
2014 'Experimental study to assess the lower and upper tear meniscus height under normal conditions and diffuse slit lamp light' BCLA
2014 'Measuring and interpreting the biomechanical properties of the cornea' BCOVS 1-1
2013 'Experimental study to assess the influence of diffuse slit lamp illumination on the lower and upper tear meniscus height' American Academy of Optometry Seatle
2013 'Experimental study to assess the influence of air draught on the lower tear meniscus height' 22-22
2012 'Bicentral, Prospective Study to Compare Corneal Diameter, Curvature and Eccentricity of Caucasian Eyes' American Academy of Optometry Phoenix
2012 'Development and Evaluation of a Novel Morphing Software to grade Slit Lamp Findings' American Academy of Optometry Phoenix
2012 'Prospective study to establish the standard value of tear film osmolarity of eye-healthy, asymptomatic subjects' American Academy of Optometry Phoenix
2010 'Comparison and repeatability of two different methods for tear meniscus height measurement' American Academy of Optometry San Francisco
'Retrospective study: normal values of the corneal diameter (white to white distance) in healthy Caucasian eyes' American Academy of Optometry
'Thin film nanocomposite sensors incorporating graphene for spatially mapping the air pressure pulse used in glaucoma testing instrumentation' 1st International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
'Validation of a novel morphing software to classify different slit lamp findings' British Contact Lens Association
Posters
'Thin film nanocomposite sensors incorporating graphene for spatially mapping the air pressure pulse used in glaucoma testing instrumentation'
Links
Research Gate