School of Biomedical Sciences
Cromore Road,
Coleraine,
Co. Londonderry,
BT52 1SA,
Dr Sara McCullough
Overview
Dr Sara McCullough graduated from Ulster University in 2004 with a BSc Hons Optometry.
She completed her pre-registration year in 2005 and shortly after returned to Ulster University to complete her PhD entitled "Higher Order Aberrations in Children with Down Syndrome" under the supervision of Professor Kathryn Saunders and Dr Julie-Anne Little.
Sara's current research interests include the epidemiology and management of myopia. She is a co-investigator on the Northern Ireland Childhood Errors of Refraction (NICER) Study, the largest prospective study of eyes and vision in childhood in the UK and Ireland.
Education/Qualifications
| Year | Achievement |
|---|---|
| 2007 | BSc Hons in Optometry, Ulster University |
| 2008 | GOC registered optometrist |
| 2011 | PhD in Optometry & Vision Science |
| 2018 | Professional Certificate in Glaucoma |
| 2019 | Fellow of the Higher Education Academy |
| 2022 | Professional Certificate in Low Vision |
Teaching Interests
Dr McCullough is actively involved in teaching for the undergraduate BSc Optometry and Master of Optometry programme.
She undertakes supervision of undergraduate research projects and PhD studentships.
Sara has produced a range of invited continuous education and training (CET) articles and presentations for qualified optometrists on the topics of binocular vision and childhood myopia.
External Positions
Sara is a Research Advisor to the College of Optometrists and an Examiner and Assessor for the College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration.