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Dr Ann Webber BAppSc(Optom)(Hons) MS PhD | Optometrist
Areas of Special Interest
- Paediatric Optometry
- Contact Lens Fitting
Ann has more than 20 years of clinical practice experience and has recently completed a PhD that has explored the effect of amblyopia (lazy eye) in children. She has presented her work at international vision and ophthalmology meetings as well has presenting to optometry conferences in Queesland, Victoria and South Australia.
Ann studied Optometry in Brisbane and completed her degree at QUT in 1984, graduating with BAppSc(Optom)(Hons) and pursued post-graduate studies at UHCO in Houston, USA, completing a Master of Science in Physiological Optics in 1988. The period in Houston, which provided clinical and research opportunities, proved valuable experience in developing Ann's interest in children's vision and vision research. Ann has recently been awarded a Phd through QLD University of Technology for her research that addressed the impact of lazy eye in children.
Ann has had an active role in the Optometrists Association of Australia, serving as both councillor and President, and is currently Deputy Chairperson of the Optometrists Registration Board of Queensland.
Qualifications
- PhD Paediatric Amblyopia - Queensland University of Technology
- Master of Science Physiological Optics - University of Houston College of Optometry
- Bachelor of Applied Science (Optom) (Hon) - Queensland Institute of Technology
Memberships
As Past President and Chair of the Education Committee, Ann maintains an active role in the Optometrists Association of Australia and serves on the Optometrists Registration Board of Queensland.
Publications
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Webber AL, Wood JM, Gole GA, Brown B. (2009) “The effect of amblyopia on the Developmental Eye Movement test in children.” Optom Vis Sci8(6):760-766.
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Webber AL, Wood JM, Gole GA, Brown B. (2008) “The effect of amblyopia on self-esteem in children.”
Optom Vis Sci;85(11):1074-1081.
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Webber AL, Wood JM, Gole GA, Brown B. (2008) “The effect of amblyopia on fine motor skills in children.”
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci;49(2):594-603.
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Webber, AL (2007). "Amblyopia treatment: an evidence-based approach to maximising treatment outcome."
Clin Exp Optom 90(4): 250-257.
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Webber, AL and Wood JM (2005). "Amblyopia: prevalence, natural history, functional effects and treatment."
Clin Exp Optom 88(6): 365-375.
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Webber A, Prior C, Vigrys AJ (1992) “Peripapillary staphyloma” Clin Exp Optom; 75: 220-230
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