RESEARCH & TEACHING
At Paul Adler Optometrist, we sometimes have undergraduate optometry students and qualified colleagues observing us in our clinics and have been actively engaged in research.
Our staff have taught at the University of Hertfordshire, Cardiff University, Aston University, Institute of Optometry, Anglia Ruskin University, City University, British Association of Behavioural Optometrists and Heidelberg Academy.
DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE...
IN ALL AREAS OF EYECARE.
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
Brief details of papers published appear below.
At the moment we are working on a project to assess the focussing power and eye teaming of children. The work is being done in collaboration with Bradford University. We expect the results to be available soon.
VISION THERAPY/ ORTHOPTICS
Adler P,(2018) Scally AJ, Barrett BT. Test-retest reproducibility of accommodative facility measures in primary school children. Clin Exp Optom. 2018 May 8. doi: 10.1111/cxo.12691.
Adler P, Scally AJ, Barrett BT. (2013) Test-retest reproducibility of accommodation measurements gathered in an unselected sample of UK primary school children. Br J Ophthalmol. 2013 May;97(5):592-7. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2012-302348. Epub 2013 Feb 20.
Adler P , Scally JA, and Barrett BT (2012) Test retest variability of Randot stereoacuity measures gathered in an unselected sample of UK primary school children. Br J Ophthal Online First, published on February 8, 2012 as 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2011-300729
Adler PM and Cregg M, Viollier A-J, and Woodhouse MJ (2007) Influence of target type and RAF Rule on the measurement of near point of convergence. Ophthal. Physiol.Opt. 27(1):22-30.
Woodhouse MJ, Morjaria SJ, and Adler PM (2007) Acuity measurements in adult subjects using a preferential looking test Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 27(1):54-59.
Hurst , MF, Van de Weyer, S, Smith, C, and Adler, PM. (2006) Improvements in performance following optometric vision therapy in a child with dyspraxia. Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 2006 26: 199–210
Adler P RAF Near Point Rule. A technical note. (2004) Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 24;469-470.
Adler P Efficacy of treatment for convergence insufficiency using vision therapy. 2002 Ophthal. Physiol. Opt. 22:565-571
Adler P M, Optometric Evaluation of Binocular Vision Disorders in Evans B and Doshi S- Binocular Vision and Orthoptics – Investigation and Management 2001 Chap 1;1-12. Butterworth Heinmann Oxford
Adler P M, Assessment of Accommodation - CE Optometry Feb 1998 1:2:40-42
Adler P M, Binocular Vision - Optometric evaluation of binocular vision anomalies. Optician 5638 215 24-28 1998
Adler P M, Management of Accommodation disorders CE Optometry (1998)
Adler P M, Understanding Vision Training - Optometry Today May 2 1997
Adler P M, Behavioural optometry.- Optometry Today 1994 Sept 26 24-32
Adler P M, & Grant R Literacy skills & visual anomalies- Optometry Today Jan 2 1988 15-16
Adler P M, & Grant R Literacy skills & visual anomalies- Optometry Today Jan 2 1988 15-16
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Adler P M, Cregg M, Woodhouse JM, Duignan A, and Ilett G. (2005) Effect of training on attitudes and expertise of optometrists towards people with intellectual disabilities Ophthal. Physiol. Opt, London ,25(2):105-18.
Woodhouse, JM, Adler P M, Duignan A. Vision in athletes with learning disabilities: the need for improved eye care. (2004) J Intell Disabil Res 48(8), 732-745.
Woodhouse, JM, Adler P, Duignan A. Ocular and visual defects amongst people with learning disabilities participating in Special Olympics (2003). 23:221-232 Ophthal. Physiol. Opt.
Adler P M and Duignan A. An eye-opening experience. Optometry Today Dec 1999;40-1
A general article describing the Opening Eyes programme of Special Olympics.
SPORT & VISION
Adler PM (2008) Performance Vision and Sport-A practitioner’s guide. Part 7 Computer based methods and does training work? Optician 26.09.2008 26-29.
Adler PM (2008) Performance Vision and Sport-A practitioner’s guide. Part 6. Performance Vision Training Training. Optician 29.08.2008 18-24.
Adler PM (2008) Performance Vision and Sport-A practitioner’s guide. Part 5 Introducing Vision Training. Optician 25.07.2008 26-30.
Adler PM Performance Vision and Sport – Module 3 (2007). Johnson and Johnson Vision Care. Bracknell, UK.
CONTACT LENSES
Adler P M, Soft Toric Contact Lens Update- Journal BCLA 1990 33-36
Adler P M, Aspheric Hard Gas Permeable Elliptical Lenses. Optician - Dec 5 1986 19-20
Morris J, Adler P M and Moore K, A three month trial on aspheric RGP Lens for daily and extended wear Optician - Nov 3 1989 27-29.
MISCELLANEOUS
Marupuru S, Dahlmann-Noor A, Crescioni M, Slack M, Barnard S, Amerat I, Loveday A, Chauhan D, Adler P, Walker R, Warholak TL. Validity and Reliability of the Student Refractive Error and Eyeglasses Questionnaire-Revised Version in Myopic Children. Optom Vis Sci. 2021 Nov 1;98(11):1287-1294. doi: 10.1097/OPX.0000000000001804. PMID: 34510152
Adler P The Spectralis OCT Optometry Today March 2017 92
Adler P M, Practice on the right lines.- Optometry Today - June 6 1994
Adler P M, Dealing with the Display Graphics Legislation.- J Inst Legal Administrators Summer 1993
Adler P M, Visual Dyslexia & Learning Disability. Optician - Nov 29 1985 19-29.
EDUCATIONAL DVS OR ONLINE VIDEOS
Adler P (2013) Binocular Vision Made Easy: part two. C-31709 CET Video. Optometry Today. July 5 http://www.optometry.co.uk/cet/?id=410
Adler P (2013) Binocular Vision Made Easy: part one. CET Video. Optometry Today 26 March.http://www.optometry.co.uk/multimedia/view-video?id=2253658859001
Paediatrics Educational Video. (2006) Department of Optometric Continuing Education and Training (DOCET), London
The practice was used as a location and Paul Adler was involved in the planning and production and appeared in this educational DVD which was sent to all optometrists in the UK. The DVD was designed to teach optometrists how to undertake eye examinations on children and babies.
AWARDS TO PAUL ADLER
October 2015: Lifetime honorary membership BABO
Sept 2014: Alexander-Skeffington award for contribution to International Behavioural Optometry.