"Alison became a lecturer in the Division of Optometry and Visual Science at City University London in July 2013. Her specialism is the early detection and treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Alison gained a degree in Optometry and Vision Sciences at Cardiff University in 1998. After passing Professional Qualifying Examinations, and working for several years as an Optometrist, she returned to Cardiff University to obtain a PhD investigating the electrophysiological characteristics of early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), and continued to work in the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences from 2004-2013. For the past 13 years, Alison has been carrying out research into the most sensitive clinical tools for the diagnosis and monitoring of AMD and, more recently, into treatments for early AMD. In July 2013, Alison became a lecturer in the Division of Optometry and Visual Science in City University London, where she continues to carry out both research and teaching roles."

"Early detection and effective monitoring of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) - Development of new treatments for early AMD, to prevent onset of visual loss - Development of clinical tools for the assessment of retinal adaptation - Evaluation of visual rehabilitation strategies for people with visual impairment - Electrophysiological biomarkers of retinal and optic nerve disease - Effect of hypoxia on visual function"