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Doctor of Philosophy (Queensland University of Technology), Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry (University of Melbourne), Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (Deakin University), Bachelor of Optometry (University of Melbourne), Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eye Care (Ulster University)
Background
Dr Shelley Hopkins is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Optometry and Vision Science. Dr Hopkins coordinates the paediatric optometry clinic within QUT Health Clinics and lectures into the Master of Optometry course. Her research is in the area of children's vision. In 2017, Dr Hopkins was a recipient of both a Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Excellence (Mixed Research Team – Children’s Vision Team) and a Vice Chancellor's Performance Award (Team - Optometry Clinic Outreach Team). Dr Hopkins is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Highlights
PubMed Bibliography
Projects
- Development, validation, and implementation of a visual acuity chart for First Nations children
- The Effect of Screen-based Tasks On Vision In School-aged Children
Additional information
Supervision of students whilst providing outreach optometry service to First Nations communities across Queensland and to refugee communities of Brisbane.
- Wood, J., Black, A., Hopkins, S. & White, S. (2018). Vision and academic performance in primary school children. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 38(5), 516–524. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/120652
- Hopkins, S., Sampson, G., Hendicott, P. & Wood, J. (2017). Vision problems and reduced reading outcomes in Queensland schoolchildren. Optometry and Vision Science, 94(3), 345–352. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/99707
- White, S., Wood, J., Black, A. & Hopkins, S. (2017). Vision screening outcomes of Grade 3 children in Australia: Differences in academic achievement. International Journal of Educational Research, 83, 154–159. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/105950
- Hopkins, S., Sampson, G., Hendicott, P. & Wood, J. (2016). A visual profile of Queensland Indigenous children. Optometry and Vision Science, 93(3), 251–258. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/90989
- Hopkins, S., Sampson, G., Hendicott, P. & Wood, J. (2013). Review of guidelines for children's vision screenings. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 96(5), 443–449. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/55950
- Hopkins, S., Sampson, G., Hendicott, P. & Wood, J. (2012). Refraction in children: A comparison of two methods of accommodation control. Optometry and Vision Science, 89(12), 1734–1739. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/54649