Researcher

Dr Jessie Huang-Lung

My Expertise

My research aims to address barriers to accessing eye care and improve patient outcomes.

I apply qualitative and quantitative approaches to examine barriers from patient, practitioner, service, and health system perspectives.

My recent publication, The true cost of hidden waiting times for cataract surgery in Australia, showed that reducing waiting times for cataract surgery could prevent falls and also result in health system cost savings. This work was cited in advocacy submissions by Vision 2020 Australia to the Federal Government and featured in the media (Sydney Morning Herald and The Age).

Keywords

Fields of Research (FoR)

Ophthalmology and optometry, Health services and systems, Public health

Biography

As an optometrist and postdoctoral fellow, my research focuses on improving access to eye care, promoting healthy ageing and preventing injuries such as falls.

I currently serve on the Vision 2020 Australia Prevention and Early Intervention Committee.

I am interested in supporting and promoting the interests of early career academics through my roles as Committee Member of the Early Career Academic Network, Medicine & Health Subcommittee and...view more

As an optometrist and postdoctoral fellow, my research focuses on improving access to eye care, promoting healthy ageing and preventing injuries such as falls.

I currently serve on the Vision 2020 Australia Prevention and Early Intervention Committee.

I am interested in supporting and promoting the interests of early career academics through my roles as Committee Member of the Early Career Academic Network, Medicine & Health Subcommittee and the Co-chair of the Early Career Research Group at the School of Optometry and Vision Science.

I completed my PhD at the Centre for Eye Health, on collaborative care and patient-monitoring of intraocular pressure in glaucoma. I was Senior Staff Optometrist at the Centre Eye Health (2016-2021) and previously held positions at the Australian College of Optometry, in private and corporate practices in NSW and Victoria. I also volunteered at University of Medicine Pham Ngoc Thach in Ho Chi Minh City (2015), Vietnam to help establish the optometry education program as part the Australian Volunteers Program, in conjunction with the Brien Holden Foundation.

My Qualifications

PhD, BOptom (Hons), GradCertOcTher

My Research Supervision

Supervision keywords

Areas of supervision

PhD Opportunity - Optometry & Vision Science
Project Title: The Eye as a Window to the Brain

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our team and contribute to world class research in the UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science, ranked 2nd globally for research impact.

Project Synopsis
• This project aims to examine the capabilities of vision and fundus examinations for providing insights into physical, psychological and cognitive health in older adults.
• The PhD candidate will be supported by a multidisciplinary team including optometrists, psychiatrists, and computer science/ biomedical engineers.
• This opportunity will include working with State-of-the-Art technology including advanced ocular imaging and artificial intelligence.

Project Team
The core team will include Dr Jessie Huang-Lung, Dr Angelica Ly and Prof Lisa Keay.
Applicant’s discipline and research background
• Desirable: Registration with the Optometry Board of Australia
Available Scholarship Funding Sources:
• Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarship worth $35,000 per annum for 3.5 years (tax exempt)
• UNSW Top-up Scholarship worth $10,000 to $15,000 per annum (tax exempt)

Eligibility
To find out if you are eligible for the PhD program and Scholarship application process, please complete the following online form, making sure you upload all the requested and required documentation. https://www.optometry.unsw.edu.au/form/higher-degree-research-expressio

Closing Date: Apply now to start in Term 3, September 2023. Applications for Scholarships close on 05 May 2023.
For more information contact: jessie.huang@unsw.edu.au