Supervised Research Degrees
PhD Supervision
2012 - 2015 Dr Catriona Hamer PhD (Co-supervisor) Thesis title: Analysis and correction of corneal astigmatism in modern pseudophakia
2013 - 2017 Dr Daniela Oehring PhD (Director of Studies) Thesis title: Ocular biomechanics of the anterior segment
2013 - 2017 Dr Nicola Szostek PhD (Co-supervisor) Thesis title: Assessment of ocular accommodation in humans
2014 - 2018 Dr Afzam Shah PhD (Director of Studies) Thesis: An investigation of computer vision syndrome with smart devices
2014 - 2020 Elizabeth Law PhD(Co-supervisor) Thesis: Clinical Outcomes Post-implantation of mutlifocal and toric intraocular lenses2022 - 2023 Anna Zolubak PhD (Director of Studies) Thesis: Shape Discrimination in central and peripheral vision and its potential for vision screening
2020 - Present Sherrie Choy PhD (Co-supervisor)
2022 - Present Karolina Jablonka (Co-supervisor)
2023 - Present Annabelle Gorham PhD (Director of Studies)
Teaching
Module lead:
Module Teacher:
OPT103 Ocular Anatomy 2011-2012 OPT601 General Optometric Practice 2013-present
Set up and lead the myopia control clinics at the Centre for Eyecare Excellence since 2018 https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools/school-of-health-professions/centre-for-eyecare-excellence/myopia-control-clinic
Practice placement team member: 2011-2017 Admissions team member: 2019-present
Stage tutor:
First year stage tutor 2011-2013 Second year stage tutor 2013-2014, 2018-2020 Final year stage tutor 2014-2016
School of Health Professions Senior Tutor 2019-present.
Contact Hetal
InterCity Place, Plymouth Railway Station, North Road East,, Plymouth, PL4 6AB
+44 1752 588886
hetal.buckhurst@plymouth.ac.uk
