Dr Ashley Wood
Research Overview
My areas of interest include Retinal Imaging, Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and Ocular electrophysiology.
At this time I’m currently investigating in new ways of analysing the focal electroretinogram (ERG) waveform, a technique that measures the electrical responses of cells within the macula that are sensitive to light, the aim of this work is to use these signals to help detect and monitor early AMD more effectively. Furthermore, I’m also investigating the 3-D structure of the blood vessels that exist beneath the retina, called the choroid, and how they are affected by both normal ageing and disease. The aim of this research is again to improve diagnosis and monitoring of disease that affects the choroid, in particular AMD.
Teaching Overview:
BSc Optometry & Vision Science Course
Module Leaderships:
OP3205 (Occupational Optometry, Business & Law)
Lecturer & Clinical Instruction:
OP2103 (Investigative Techniques)
OP2106 (Physiology of Vision – Colour Vision)
OP3104 (Abnormal Ocular Conditions – Grand Rounds)
OP3107 (Research Projects)
MSc Clinical Optometry Course
Lecturer & Clinical Instruction:
OPT023 (AMD)
OPT022 (Diabetes)
OPT011 (Glaucoma 2)