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Journal articles
, 2017, 'Changes in corneal subbasal nerve morphology and sensitivity during orthokeratology: Recovery of change', Ocular Surface, 15, pp. 236 - 241, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2017.01.009
, 2017, 'Corneal nerve morphology, sensitivity, and tear neuropeptides in contact lens wear', Optometry and Vision Science, 94, pp. 534 - 542, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001063
, 2017, 'Does endogenous serum oestrogen play a role in meibomian gland dysfunction in postmenopausal women with dry eye?', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 101, pp. 218 - 222, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2016-308473
, 2016, 'Long-term Effects of LASIK on Corneal Innervation and Tear Neuropeptides and the Associations With Dry Eye', Journal of Refractive Surgery, 32, pp. 518 - 524, http://dx.doi.org/10.3928/1081597X-20160603-01
, 2016, 'Changes in Tear Cytokine Concentrations Following Discontinuation of Soft Contact Lenses-A Pilot Study', Eye Contact Lens, 42, pp. 237 - 243, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000182
, 2015, 'Environmental aeroallergens and allergic rhino-conjunctivitis', Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, 15, pp. 476 - 481, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ACI.0000000000000205
, 2015, 'Focused tortuosity definitions based on expert clinical assessment of corneal subbasal nerves', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 56, pp. 5102 - 5109, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.15-17284
, 2015, 'Comparison of contemporary tests of ocular surface health in habitual contact lens and non-contact lens wearers', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 38, pp. e9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2014.11.107
, 2015, 'Corneal and conjunctival sensitivity in intolerant contact lens wearers.', J Optom, 8, pp. 62 - 63, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optom.2014.05.004
, 2015, 'Measuring Contact Lens Discomfort', Current Ophthalmology Reports, 3, pp. 106 - 110, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40135-015-0070-z
, 2015, 'Ocular surface sensitivity repeatability with Cochet-Bonnet esthesiometer.', Optom Vis Sci, 92, pp. 183 - 189, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000000472
, 2015, 'Structural and functional changes in corneal innervation after laser in situ keratomileusis and their relationship with dry eye.', Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol, 253, pp. 2029 - 2039, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00417-015-3120-1
, 2014, 'Sex hormones and the dry eye', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 97, pp. 324 - 336, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/cxo.12147
, 2014, 'Development of a Chinese version of the ocular comfort index', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 55, pp. 3562 - 3571, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.14-14276
, 2014, 'Consequences of wear interruption for discomfort with contact lenses.', Optom Vis Sci, 91, pp. 24 - 31, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000000102
, 2014, 'The Role of Corneal Innervation in LASIK-Induced Neuropathic Dry Eye', The Ocular Surface, 12, pp. 32 - 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2013.09.001
, 2013, 'The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: executive summary.', Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 54, pp. TFOS7 - TFOS13, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-13212
, 2013, 'The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: Report of the Subcommittee on Neurobiology.', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 54, pp. 71 - 97, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-13226
, 2013, 'Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma treated with irreversible electroporation and antibiotics', Journal of Clinical Oncology, 31, pp. 422 - 426, http://dx.doi.org/10.1200/JCO.2012.44.9736
, 2013, 'The TFOS International Workshop on Contact Lens Discomfort: Introduction', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 54, pp. TFOS1 - TFOS6, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.13-13195
, 2013, 'Corneal sensitivity with contact lenses of different mechanical properties', Optometry and Vision Science, 90, pp. 954 - 960, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000000016
, 2013, 'Understanding the stimulus of an air-jet aesthesiometer: Computerised modelling and subjective interpretation', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 33, pp. 104 - 113, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/opo.12025
, 2013, 'Dry eye symptoms and plasma hormone levels - A pilot study', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 36, pp. e7 - e8, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2013.08.031
, 2012, 'Mapping the corneal sub-basal nerve plexus in orthokeratology lens wear using in vivo laser scanning confocal microscopy.', Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, 53, pp. 1803 - 1809, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.11-8706
, 2012, 'Corneal and conjunctival sensory function: The impact on ocular surface sensitivity of change from low to high oxygen transmissibility contact lenses', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 53, pp. 1177 - 1181, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.11-8416
, 2012, 'Characteristics of the ocular surface in normal and marginally dry eyes including sensitivity, tear osmolarity and ocular symptoms', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 35, pp. e36, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2012.10.012
, 2012, 'Lid margins: sensitivity, staining, meibomian gland dysfunction, and symptoms.', Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry, 89, pp. 1443 - 1449, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/opx.0b013e3182693cef
, 2011, 'Estimating a just-noticeable difference for ocular comfort in contact lens wearers', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52, pp. 4390 - 4394, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.10-7051
, 2011, 'Assessing the sensory function of the ocular surface: Implications of use of a non-contact air jet aesthesiometer versus the Cochet-Bonnet aesthesiometer', Experimental Eye Research, 92, pp. 408 - 413, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2011.02.016
, 2008, 'Factors affecting corneal and conjunctival sensitivity measurement', Optometry and Vision Science, 85, pp. E241 - E246, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181694f96
, 2005, 'Corneal mechanical sensitivity measurement using a staircase technique', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 25, pp. 246 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1475-1313.2005.00295.x
, 2004, 'Corneal and conjunctival sensitivity to air stimuli', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 88, pp. 1547 - 1551, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjo.2004.044024
Conference Papers
, 2023, 'Biophysical characteristics of the tear film in school-aged children', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, LA, New Orleans, presented at Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO), LA, New Orleans, 23 April 2023 - 27 April 2023
, 2023, 'Particulate matter deposits on soft contact lenses during simulated wildfire exposure', in Particulate matter deposits on soft contact lenses during simulated wildfire exposure, presented at ARVO (Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology), 23 April 2023 - 27 April 2023
, 2023, 'Physical contact between dendritic cells and nerves in human corneal epithelium modulates their immediate response to soft contact lens wear', in Physical contact between dendritic cells and nerves in human corneal epithelium modulates their immediate response to soft contact lens wear, Gold Coast, presented at XXV Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research 2023, Gold Coast
, 2023, 'Oestradiol and oestrone concentrations in tear fluid compared to serum in women during the follicular phase', Gold Coast, presented at XXV Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research, Gold Coast, 19 February 2023 - 23 February 2023
, 2023, 'In Vitro Characterization of Immortalized Human Meibomian Gland Epithelial Cell Growth on Type I Collagen Gel.', in In Vitro Characterization of Immortalized Human Meibomian Gland Epithelial Cell Growth on Type I Collagen Gel., Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, presented at International Society for Eye Research, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, 19 February 2023 - 23 February 2023
, 2023, 'PM2.5 diesel exhaust particles induce lipid production but reduce viability of immortalised meibomian gland epithelial cells', Gold Coast, Australia, presented at XXV Biennial Meeting of the International Society of Eye Research, Gold Coast, Australia, 19 February 2023 - 23 February 2023
, 2023, 'Surgical mask wearing increases blink rate but not ocular symptoms during reading tasks', Gold Coast, Australia, 19-23 February, presented at XXV Biennial Meeting of the International Society for Eye Research 2023, http://dx.doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/28487
, 2022, 'Associations between Serum Sex Hormones, Dry Eye Signs and Ocular Surface Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women', in Associations between Serum Sex Hormones, Dry Eye Signs and Ocular Surface Symptoms in Postmenopausal Women, San Diego, presented at American Academy of Optometry, San Diego, 25 October 2022 - 29 October 2022
, 2022, 'Dry eye in children - An emerging problem?', Sydney,, presented at International Cornea and Contact Lens Conference, Sydney,, 15 October 2022 - 17 October 2023
, 2022, 'Eye irritation in Australian wildland firefighters', Adelaide, presented at AFAC 2022: Australasian Fire and Emergency Services Authorities Council, Adelaide, 23 August 2022, https://www.afac.com.au/docs/default-source/2022-conference-posters/knowledge-centre/41b-eye-and-vision-problems-reported-by-australian-firefighters-during-bushfire-management.pdf?sfvrsn=2&download=false
, 2022, 'Eye irritation in Australian wildland firefighters', Melbourne, presented at Fire & Climate 2022: International Association for Wildland Fire (IAWF), Melbourne, 06 June 2022
, 2022, 'Do vernal keratoconjunctivitis and allergic conjunctivitis have a different immune response at the ocular surface?', in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, virtual, pp. 953 - A0422, presented at ARVO, virtual
, 2022, 'Estradiol and progesterone quantification in tears using ultrasensitive LC-MS', in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, virtual, pp. 1548 - A0273, presented at ARVO, virtual
, 2021, 'Associations between diet and ocular symptoms and tear volume in subjects with symptomatic dry eye', Virtual, presented at British Contact Lens Association Clinical Conference, Virtual, 13 June 2021 - 14 June 2021
, 2021, 'A doubling in the occurrence of dry eye symptoms during extreme smoke from wildfires surrounding Sydney, Australia.', in Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, virtual, presented at ARVO, virtual, 01 May 2021 - 07 May 2021
, 2021, 'Effects of DHT and Estradiol on rosiglitazone-induced lipid prodution in immortalised human meibomian gland epithelial cells.', in Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, virtual, presented at ARVO, virtual, 01 May 2021 - 07 May 2021
, 2021, 'Repeatability and reliability of density and morphology measurement of corneal and conjunctival epithelial dendritic cells using in-vivo confocal microscopy', in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, virtual, presented at ARVO, virtual, 01 May 2021 - 07 May 2021
, 2020, 'Automatic identification of corneal epithelial dendritic cell via deep learning.', in Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci, virtual, pp. 4309 - 4309, presented at ARVO annual meeting, virtual