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Biography
Dr Ketan Parmar is an optometrist by profession, having graduated from The University of Manchester with a Master’s degree in 2018. In summer 2022, he completed his PhD in autism, vision and accessible eyecare, working closely with autistic adults.
Ketan continues his research career, currently the Unit Lead for the IOVS Research Dissertation unit. Furthermore, he is currently co-supervising a PhD student and is PI on a small pilot study investigating brain activity in visual stress.
Ketan has a Professional Certificate in Medical Retina. Currently, he is a Lecturer in postgraduate optometry at The University of Manchester, and is in the process of completing the New Academics Programme, which will qualify him for FHEA.
Ketan’s contributions to teaching include Binocular Vision (undergraduate), Dispensing (undergraduate), Emerging Optometry (undergraduate), Medical Retina (postgraduate), Low Vision (postgraduate) and Qualitative Research Methods (postgraduate). Ketan is the Optometry CPD Lead at the university, and has experience in developing and delivering workshops, presentations, discussion sessions and examinations. Alongside this, Ketan has regularly worked in independent optometry practices, including two of the UK’s leading practices.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, An Investigation of Optometric and Orthoptic Conditions in Autistic Adults, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 2 May 2022
Master in Science, Optometry, The University of Manchester
Award Date: 2 Jul 2018
External positions
Regional President, Sri Sathya Sai Organisation UK
Jan 2024 → …
Professional Consultancy, Greater Manchester Primary Care Provider Board
Apr 2023 → …
Areas of expertise
- RE Ophthalmology
- Optometry
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Optometric anomalies in autistic adults: what’s the impact on visual experiences?
Parmar, K., Dickinson, C., Gowen, E. & Porter, C., 2024, (Submitted).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster
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Clinical performance and Willingness To Pay for soft toric contact lenses in low and moderate astigmats
Morgan, O. A., Mirza, A. A., Parmar, K. R., Plowright, A. J., Vega, J. A., Orsborn, G. N., Maldonado-Codina, C., Whitehead, J. C. & Morgan, P. B., 1 Oct 2023, In: Contact Lens and Anterior Eye. 46, 5, 101887.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Investigating eye examination-related anxiety in autistic adults
Parmar, K. R., Porter, C. S., Dickinson, C. M. & Gowen, E., 4 Jul 2023, In: Clinical and Experimental Optometry. 106, 5, p. 544-550 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Autism‐friendly eyecare: Developing recommendations for service providers based on the experiences of autistic adults
Parmar, K. R., Porter, C. S., Dickinson, C. M., Baimbridge, P., Pelham, J. & Gowen, E., 1 Jul 2022, In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics. 42, 4, p. 675-693 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What to expect during your eye examination
Parmar, K., 2022Research output: Non-textual form › Digital or Visual Products
Projects
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Autism@Manchester
Bond, C. (Researcher), Garg, S. (Researcher), Gowen, E. (Researcher), Green, J. (Researcher), Humphrey, N. (Researcher), Lamb, J. (Researcher), Leadbitter, K. (Researcher), Miyan, J. (Researcher), Parmar, K. (Researcher), Sturrock, A. (Researcher), Wan, M. (Researcher), Leonard, S. (Researcher), Walter, F. (Researcher), Twomey, K. (Researcher), Greco, C. (Researcher), Poliakoff, E. (Researcher), Birtwell, K. (Researcher), Brown, L. (Researcher), Rowland, C. (Researcher), Gorman, L. (PI) & Gillibrand, S. (PI)
1/01/14 → …
Project: Research
Prizes
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Best Oral Presentation
Parmar, K. (Recipient), 12 Sept 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Autism, Vision and Eyecare
Parmar, K. (Speaker) & Gowen, E. (Speaker)
30 Jan 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Research
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Contact lenses in special populations
Parmar, K. (Academic founder)
23 Jan 2024 → 25 Jan 2024Activity: Consultancy, spin-outs, CPD & licensing › CPD delivery › Research
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Refraction, spectacle dispensing and binocular vision
Parmar, K. (Speaker)
5 Dec 2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk › Teaching
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Optometry Teaching at The University of Manchester
Parmar, K. (Co-Organiser), Malik, F. (Co-Organiser) & Freeman, R. (Co-Organiser)
13 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising event(s) › Organising a conference, workshop, exhibition, performance, inquiry, course etc › Teaching
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Effective Management and Referrals
Parmar, K. (Academic founder)
13 Sept 2023Activity: Consultancy, spin-outs, CPD & licensing › CPD delivery › Teaching
Thesis
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An investigation of optometric and orthoptic conditions in autistic adults
Parmar, K. (Author), Dickinson, C. (Supervisor), Gowen, E. (Supervisor) & Porter, C. (Supervisor), 1 Aug 2022Student thesis: Phd
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