Research
Research is conducted in QUT Health Clinics facilities by researchers from many disciplines. All research is subject to QUT Ethics approval and QUT's Information Privacy policy.
If you are interested in participating in any of the research projects listed below, please refer to the linked Participant Information Sheet or contact us by emailing healthclinics@qut.edu.au and we will pass your message on to the lead researcher.
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Current projects
Evaluation of ocular microstructural changes due to ultraviolet radiation
This purpose of this project is to improve the understanding of UV changes to the cells on the eyelids and front surface of the eye.
Lead researcher:
Ishwarya Suresh Kumar (PhD student)
Project end date: 31 December 2025
Performance of Vision-Related Everyday Activities under Low Lighting Conditions
This study aims to measure the performance of vision-related everyday activities under low light levels and to compare performance for those with and without various eye conditions.
Contact: Dinesh Venugopal
Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Night Driving
This study aims to explore the night driving difficulties of licensed drivers with AMD and driving performance compared to individuals of a similar age with normal vision.
Lead researcher: Soraya Ghaderi
Project end date: 1 July 2025
Understanding the functional ability of older adults using maximal strength and power measures
This study aims to compare leg muscle strength and power measurements to daily activity performance to better understand functional capacity in older adults.
Lead Researcher: Amelia Shea
This project is now closed.
Investigator of zonular insufficiency using a novel device
The purpose of this project is to collect clinical data with a new instrument, the ZoFIA device, used to capture light reflections from the eye from which the movement (wobble) of the eye's lens can be calculated.
Lead Researcher: Prof Michael Collins
How does Fasciopathy manifest in Athletes
This study aims to investigate how plantar fasciopathy manifests in athletes by exploring factors such as running gait and pressure pain sensitivity in participants from the athletic community.
Lead Researcher: Claire Game
Ocular surface curvature measurement comparisons
Assessment of ocular surface curvature measurement: Comparison between OCT measurement and Purkinje image measurement
Lead Researcher: Andrew Carkeet
Research Student: Asik Pradhan
Understanding Falls Risk Associated with Psoriatic Arthritis
This study aims to discover if features of the leg and foot, characteristic to psoriatic arthritis, may contribute to impaired balance in that population
Lead Researcher: Justin Holland
Research Student: Linda Pendrith
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