By Associate Professor Jackie Tan-Showyin

Journal articles

Tan J; Jia T; Qamar S; Diec J; Stapleton F, 2025, 'A Randomised Pilot Trial to Demonstrate the Feasibility of a Prototype Electronic Heating Device in Patients with Meibomian Gland Dysfunction', Biomedicines, 13, pp. 2952 - 2952, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13122952

Stapleton F; Hinds M; Tan J; Jones L; Chalmers R; Bosworth C; Alster Y, 2025, 'AZR-MD-001 0.5% selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment for the treatment of contact lens discomfort: A vehicle-controlled, randomized, clinical trial', Ocular Surface, 38, pp. 431 - 439, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2024.12.009

Stapleton F; Jia T; DePuy V; Bosworth C; Gleeson M; Tan J, 2025, 'The effect of a biweekly novel selenium sulfide-containing topical treatment in symptomatic contact lens wearers: An exploratory study', Ocular Surface, 36, pp. 190 - 197, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2025.01.015

Downie LE; Craig JP; Stapleton F; Tan J; Jones LW; Ng A; Hinds M; Bosworth C; Alster Y, 2025, 'Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with meibomian gland dysfunction over six months of treatment: A Phase 2, vehicle-controlled, randomized extension trial', Ocular Surface, 35, pp. 15 - 24, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2024.11.008

Tan J; Chidi-Egboka N; Jia T; Showyin J; Stapleton F, 2024, 'Changes in corneal epithelial irregularity following treatment with artificial tears', Optometry and Vision Science, 101, pp. 608 - 613, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000002136

Jia T; Stapleton F; Iqbal F; Showyin J; Roy D; Roy M; Tan J, 2024, 'Comparison of eye drop retention time using fluorophotometry in three commercially available lubricant eye drops', Optometry and Vision Science, 101, pp. 603 - 607, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000002172

Iqbal F; Stapleton F; Masoudi S; Papas EB; Tan J; Showyin J, 2024, 'Meibomian Gland Shortening Is Associated With Altered Meibum Composition', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 65, pp. 49, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.65.8.49

Jia T; Tilia D; Papas E; Stapleton F; Zhen Y; Conrad F; Tan J, 2024, 'Comparison of vision performance of spectacles prescribed to 0.05D versus 0.25D steps', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 107, pp. 66 - 74, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2023.2202305

Watson SL; Jones LW; Stapleton F; Hinds M; Ng A; Tan J; Alster Y; Bosworth C; Rafaeli O; DePuy V; Wong K; Jia T; Downie L; Makrai E; Petsoglou C; Hirnschall N; Pascual BB; Corbett D; Chou CY; Read S; Vincent S; McGrath L; Craig J; Pheng E; Zhuang D; Dean S; Armitage J; Maillet A; Connor H; Phakey V; Thean J; Cronin B; Gunn D; Jamieson M; Fuzzard D; Van Heerden A; Holguin-Colorado L, 2023, 'Efficacy and safety of AZR-MD-001 selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment in adults with meibomian gland dysfunction: A vehicle-controlled, randomized clinical trial', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 537 - 546, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.07.002

Jones L; Efron N; Bandamwar K; Barnett M; Jacobs DS; Jalbert I; Pult H; Rhee MK; Sheardown H; Shovlin JP; Stahl U; Stanila A; Tan J; Tavazzi S; Ucakhan OO; Willcox MDP; Downie LE, 2023, 'TFOS Lifestyle: Impact of contact lenses on the ocular surface', Ocular Surface, 29, pp. 175 - 219, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2023.04.010

Markoulli M; Wong K; Jia T; Siddireddy JS; Briggs N; Tan J, 2022, 'The effect of hydroxypropyl-guar nanoemulsion on signs and symptoms of dry eye', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2022.101736

Tan J; Peguda R; Siddireddy JS; Briggs N; Stapleton F, 2022, 'Subjective Responses to Various Filling Solutions in the Posterior Fluid Reservoir of Miniscleral Lenses at Application', Eye and Contact Lens, 48, pp. 73 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000855

Arshad M; Carnt N; Tan J; Stapleton F, 2021, 'The Effect of Water Exposure on Contact Lens Storage Case Contamination in Soft Contact Lens Wearers', Optometry and Vision Science

Tan J; Siddireddy JS; Wong K; Shen Q; Vijay AK; Stapleton F, 2021, 'Factors affecting microbial contamination on the back surface of worn soft contact lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 98, pp. 512 - 517, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001693

Stapleton F; Bakkar M; Carnt N; Chalmers R; Vijay AK; Marasini S; Ng A; Tan J; Wagner H; Woods C; Wolffsohn JS, 2021, 'CLEAR - Contact lens complications', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 44, pp. 330 - 367, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2021.02.010

Craig JP; Muntz A; Wang MTM; Luensmann D; Tan J; Trave Huarte S; Xue AL; Jones L; Willcox MDP; Wolffsohn JS, 2021, 'Developing evidence-based guidance for the treatment of dry eye disease with artificial tear supplements: A six-month multicentre, double-masked randomised controlled trial', Ocular Surface, 20, pp. 62 - 69, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2020.12.006

Arshad M; Carnt N; Tan J; Stapleton F, 2021, 'Compliance behaviour change in contact lens wearers: a randomised controlled trial', Eye Basingstoke, 35, pp. 988 - 995, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41433-020-1015-9

Rayamajhee B; Subedi D; Won S; Kim J; Vijay A; Tan J; Henriquez FL; Willcox M; Carnt NA; Showyin J, 2020, 'Investigating domestic shower settings as a risk factor for acanthamoeba keratitis', Water Switzerland, 12, pp. 1 - 12, http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/w12123493

Tan J; Jia T; Liao R; Stapleton F, 2020, 'Effect of a formulated eye drop with Leptospermum spp honey on tear film properties', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 104, pp. 1373 - 1377, http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjophthalmol-2019-315160

Siddireddy JS; Vijay AK; Tan J; Willcox M, 2020, 'Effect of Eyelid Treatments on Bacterial Load and Lipase Activity in Relation to Contact Lens Discomfort', Eye and Contact Lens, 46, pp. 245 - 253, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000673

Jerkins G; Greiner JV; Tong L; Tan J; Tauber J; Mearza A; Srinivasan S, 2020, 'A comparison of efficacy and safety of two lipid-based lubricant eye drops for the management of evaporative dry eye disease', Clinical Ophthalmology, 14, pp. 1665 - 1673, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S256351

Downie LE; Hom MM; Berdy GJ; El-Harazi S; Verachtert A; Tan J; Liu H; Carlisle-Wilcox C; Simmons P; Vehige J, 2020, 'An artificial tear containing flaxseed oil for treating dry eye disease: A randomized controlled trial', Ocular Surface, 18, pp. 148 - 157, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jtos.2019.11.004

Aragona P; Benítez-Del-castillo JM; Coroneo MT; Mukherji S; Tan J; Vandewalle E; Vingrys A; Liu H; Carlisle-Wilcox C; Vehige J; Simmons PA; Showyin J, 2020, 'Safety and efficacy of a preservative-free artificial tear containing carboxymethylcellulose and hyaluronic acid for dry eye disease: A randomized, controlled, multicenter 3-month study', Clinical Ophthalmology, 14, pp. 2951 - 2963, http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/OPTH.S256480

Wong K; Flanagan J; Jalbert I; Tan J, 2019, 'The effect of Blephadex™ Eyelid Wipes on Demodex mites, ocular microbiota, bacterial lipase and comfort: a pilot study', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 42, pp. 652 - 657, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2019.06.001

Arshad M; Carnt N; Tan J; Ekkeshis I; Stapleton F, 2019, 'Water Exposure and the Risk of Contact Lens-Related Disease', Cornea, 38, pp. 791 - 797, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICO.0000000000001898

Siddireddy JS; Tan J; Vijay AK; Willcox MDP, 2019, 'The Effect of Microblepharon Exfoliation on Clinical Correlates of Contact Lens Discomfort', Optometry and Vision Science, 96, pp. 187 - 199, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0000000000001354

Tan J; Datta A; Wong K; Willcox MDP; Vijay AK, 2018, 'Clinical outcomes and contact lens case contamination using a povidone-iodine disinfection system', Eye and Contact Lens, 44, pp. S221 - S227, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0000000000000385

Asbell P; Vingrys AJ; Tan J; Ogundele A; Downie LE; Jerkins G; Shettle L, 2018, 'Clinical Outcomes of Fixed Versus As-Needed Use of Artificial Tears in Dry Eye Disease: A 6-Week, Observer-Masked Phase 4 Clinical Trial', Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 59, pp. 2275 - 2280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1167/iovs.17-23733

Siddireddy JS; Tan J; Vijay AK; Willcox M, 2018, 'Predictive Potential of Eyelids and Tear Film in Determining Symptoms in Contact Lens Wearers', Optometry and Vision Science, 95, pp. 1035 - 1045, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/opx.0000000000001290

Markoulli M; Sobbizadeh A; Tan J; Briggs N; Coroneo M, 2018, 'The Effect of Optive and Optive Advanced Artificial Tears on the Healthy Tear Film', Current Eye Research, 43, pp. 588 - 594, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02713683.2018.1433860

Tan J; Ho L; Wong K; La A; Lee S; Park S; Tran L; Stapleton F, 2018, 'The effects of a hydrating mask compared to traditional warm compresses on tear film properties in meibomian gland dysfunction', Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, 41, pp. 83 - 87, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2017.09.006

Siddireddy JS; Vijay AK; Tan J; Willcox M; Showyin J, 2018, 'The eyelids and tear film in contact lens discomfort', Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, 41, pp. 144 - 153, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clae.2017.10.004

Stapleton F; Wong K; Willcox M; Tan J, 2018, 'The repeatability of tear film measurements in subjects with dry eye', Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, 59

Stapleton F; Tan J, 2017, 'Impact of Contact Lens Material, Design, and Fitting on Discomfort', Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice, 43, pp. 32 - 39, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/icl.0000000000000318

Jansen ME; Kollbaum PS; Tan J; Meyer DM; Rickert ME, 2013, 'Vision performance with a contact lens designed to slow myopia progression', Optometry and Vision Science, 90, pp. 205 - 214

Papas EB; Decenzo-Verbeten T; Fonn D; Holden BA; Kollbaum PS; Situ P; Tan J; Woods C, 2009, 'Utility of Short-Term Evaluation of Presbyopic Contact Lens Performance', Eye & Contact Lens-Science and Clinical Practice, 35, pp. 144 - 148, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/ICL.0b013e3181a20361

Tan J; Papas E; Carnt N; Jalbert I; Skotnitsky C; Shiobara M; Lum E; Holden B, 2007, 'Performance standards for toric soft contact lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 84, pp. 422 - 428, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/OPX.0b013e318059063b

Tan J; Keay L; Jalbert I; Naduvilath TJ; Sweeney DF; Holden BA, 2003, 'Mucin balls with wear of conventional and silicone hydrogel contact lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 80, pp. 291 - 297, http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00006324-200304000-00006

Tan J; Keay LJ; Sweeney DF, 2000, 'Mucin balls and high Dk soft contact lenses', Contact Lens Spectrum, pp. 42 - 44

Conference Papers

Asbell PA; Vingrys AJ; Tan J; Shettle PL; McLaurin EB; Ogundele A; Downie LE; Jenkins G, 2017, 'Fixed versus pro-re-nata dosing of polyethylene glycol/propylene glycol-based artificial tears: A randomized clinical trial', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, MD, Baltimore, presented at Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO) - Imaging in the Eye, MD, Baltimore, 06 May 2017 - 11 May 2017, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000432170306405&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Coroneo MT; Aragona P; Benitez-del-Castillo J; Tan J; Vandewalle E; Vingrys AJ; Liu H; Simmons PA; Vehige JG; Chen R, 2015, 'A Controlled 3-Month Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of an Investigational Eye Drop Formulation in Subjects with Dry Eye Disease', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, CO, Denver, presented at Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO), CO, Denver, 03 May 2015 - 07 May 2015, https://www.webofscience.com/api/gateway?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000362891103241&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=891bb5ab6ba270e68a29b250adbe88d1

Tan J; Back A; Papas EB; O Hare N; Jalbert I; Skotnitsky C; Shiobara M; Holden BA, 2002, 'Performance standards for toric soft contact lenses', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 131 - 131, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2002), San Diego, Californa, USA, 12 December 2002 - 15 December 2002

Lum E; Tan J, 2002, 'Comparison of toric soft lens design', in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, Blackwell Publishing Asia, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, pp. 21 - 21, presented at XXIXth International Congress of Ophthalmology, Darling Harbour, Sydney

Tan J; Back A; Naduvilath T, 2001, 'Comparison of empirical versus diagnostic fitting of disposable soft toric lenses', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 48 - 48, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2001), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 06 December 2001 - 10 December 2001

Tan J; Keay LJ; Jalbert I; Sweeney DF; Holden BA, 2000, 'Mucin balls with high Dk lenses', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Ophthalmology, Blackwell Science Asia, South Carlton, Australia, pp. 117 - 117, presented at Australasian Ophthalmic and Visual Sciences Meeting 2000, Sydney

Tan J; Back A; O Hare N; Jalbert I; Skotnitsky C, 2000, 'Repeatability of soft toric lens location over time', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 216 - 216, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2000), Orlando, Florida, USA

Sweeney DF; Tan J; Keay LJ; Jalbert I; Holden BA, 2000, 'Tear microsphere (TMS) with high Dk lenses', in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, Stockton Press, Basingstoke, UK, pp. 56 - 56, presented at British Contact Lens Association Annual Clinical Conference (BCLA 2000), Birmingham, England

Conference Abstracts

Siddireddy JS; Vijay AK; Tan J; Willcox M, 2018, 'Do the saturation and fatty acid chain length of meibum and tear lipids determine symptoms in contact lens wearers?', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, HI, Honolulu, Vol. 59, presented at Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO), HI, Honolulu, 21 April 2018 - 03 May 2018

Vijay AK; Tang A; Pham R; Tan J; Willcox MDP, 2018, 'Transmission of pathogenic bacteria to contact lenses from storage cases', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC, HI, Honolulu, Vol. 59, presented at Annual Meeting of the Association-for-Research-in-Vision-and-Ophthalmology (ARVO), HI, Honolulu, 21 April 2018 - 03 May 2018

Vijay AK; Tan J; Ho L; Penesyan A; Paulsen I; Willcox MDP, 2015, 'Microbiome of contact lens cases following corneal infiltrative events', in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science, Vol. 56

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