Dr Hannah Bartlett
Reader, Optometry Optometry & Vision Science Research Group (OVSRG) Aston Research Centre for Healthy Ageing
- Birmingham UNITED KINGDOM
Dr Bartlett's research portfolio is broadly based around the role of nutrition in ocular disease.
Media
Social
Biography
Areas of Expertise
Education
Aston University
MEd
2017
Aston University
PhD
Ocular Nutrition
2005
Aston University
BSc
Optometry
2000
Affiliations
- College of Optometrists : Member
- General Optical Council : Member
- Higher Education Academy : Member
- American Academy of Optometry : Fellow
- Higher Education Academy : Senior Fellow
- Higher Education Academy : Principal Fellow
Media Appearances
Curious Kids: how do eyes grow?
The Conversation online
2018-12-31
Each different type of cell is the starting point for the different parts of our bodies. So one type of cell might help to grow our ears, while another will help to grow our hearts, and so on.
There are three different types of cell that work to make our eyes. When we have been growing inside mum for about three weeks, our eyes start to be created.
A feast for the eyes: how to improve your eyesight with food
Daily Express online
2015-11-02
“Some studies suggest that maintaining a healthy diet, including oily fish, nuts, fruit and vegetables in your meals could reduce your eye disease risk in the future,” says Dr Hannah Bartlett of Aston University’s School of Life & Health Sciences in Birmingham.
Articles
Testing the impact of an educational intervention designed to promote ocular health among people with age-related macular degeneration
British Journal of Visual Impairment2018
Research has shown that individuals affected by age-related macular degeneration (AMD) do not always consume foods or supplements known to be beneficial for ocular health. This study tested the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to promote healthy eating and nutritional supplementation in this group. A total of 100 individuals with AMD completed baseline measures of several variables: confidence that diet affects AMD, motivation to engage in health-protective behaviours, knowledge about which nutrients are beneficial, and intake of kale, spinach, and eggs. Participants were allocated to either intervention or control conditions. Intervention participants received a leaflet and prompt card that contained advice regarding dietary modification and supplementation. Control participants received a leaflet created by the Royal College of Optometrists.
An analysis of the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily living and vision-related quality of life in a visually impaired adult population
British Journal of Visual Impairment2018
Previous research has shown that people with visual impairment are more likely to be malnourished and have reported to have difficulty shopping for, preparing, and eating food. They are also reported to have a poor quality of life. The present study aims to investigate the impact of visual impairment on activities of daily living and Vision-Related Quality of Life (VR-QoL) in a sample of adults with visual impairment who are living in the United Kingdom.
Colour contrast sensitivity in eyes at high risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration
European Journal of Ophthalmology2019
To generate the first published reference database of colour contrast sensitivity in eyes at high risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration and to explore this important feature in quality of vision.
Comparison of the eating behaviour and dietary consumption in older adults with and without visual impairment
British Journal of Nutrition2020
Globally, a high prevalence of obesity and undernutrition has been reported in people with visual impairment (VI) who have reported multi-factorial obstacles that prevent them from achieving a healthy diet, such as having restricted shopping and cooking abilities. The present study is the first to investigate the relationship between VI and dietary consumption using a representative sample size, standardised methods to categorise VI and a detailed analysis of dietary consumption.
Agreement in clinical decision-making between independent prescribing optometrists and consultant ophthalmologists in an emergency eye department
Eye2020
The specialty-registration of independent prescribing (IP) was introduced for optometrists in 2008, which extended their roles including into acute ophthalmic services (AOS). The present study is the first since IP’s introduction to test concordance between IP optometrists and consultant ophthalmologists for diagnosis and management in AOS.