Presented by Dr Gemma Arblaster, Division of Ophthalmology and Orthoptics, School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery

What happens to our vision as we age? 

How does vision and vision impairment affect ageing and other health conditions? 

Gemma is a clinical academic Orthoptist at the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals eye clinic. Gemma will describe her clinical roles and research interests. Recent clinical research investigating eye misalignment and the outcomes from surgery, funded by an NIHR clinical doctoral fellowship, will be presented. Current research into vision impairment in older people will be presented, including participatory research exploring the experiences of older people with vision impairment during hospital stays and the use of technology in adults with low vision. Gemma will also briefly describe the ‘Health and Wellbeing in Adulthood and Later Life’ research theme within the School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery.