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Fiona Rowe

Professor Fiona Rowe
PhD, DBO, CGLI Cert. Ed.

Professor of Orthoptics, Head of Department - Primary care and Mental Health
Primary Care & Mental Health
Part of
Institute of Population Health
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Contact

Rowef@liverpool.ac.uk

http://pcwww.liv.ac.uk/~rowef/index.html

Professional Activities

Prof Rowe has a number of collaborations across multiple organisations including:
• Lead orthoptic editor: Cochrane Collaboration editor - Eyes and Vision,
• Journal editorial board: British and Irish Orthoptic Journal,
• International orthoptist representative: International Strabismological Association Council
• Past-President: Society for Research in Rehabilitation,
• Lead of the VISION research unit,
• NIHR Clinical Academic Pathway mentor.

Conference Roles

  • Research in stroke and vision , by Invitation (British and Irish Orthoptic Society, 2014)
  • Visual field evaluation, by Invitation (ESCRS, 2014)
  • Stroke and strabismus, by Invitation (British and Irish Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 2014)
  • Understanding and evaluating visual field tests , by Invitation (ESCRS, 2014)
  • Kinetic perimetry, by Invitation (Haag Streit AG, 2014)
  • Static perimetry, by Invitation (Haag Streit AG, 2014)
  • Sharing experience of involvement, by Invitation (NIHR, 2014)
  • Stroke and visual impairment, by Invitation (Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, 2014)
  • A prospective profile of visualf ield loss following stroke., by Invitation (Mexican Ophthalmology Society, 2014)
  • Fusion and binocularity, by Invitation (Mexican Ophthalmology Society, 2014)
  • The implications post stroke visual impairment has to daily life, by Invitation (WESC Foundation, 2014)
  • Updates in orthoptic assessments, by Invitation (International Symposium of Ophthalmology, 2013)
  • Understanding and evaluating the visual field, by Invitation (ESCRS, 2013)
  • Orthoptic update symposium, by Invitation (European Strabismological Association, 2013)
  • Active PPI in clinical research , by Invitation (NIHR, 2013)
  • Detection and rehabilitation of visual impairment post stroke , by Invitation (Key advances in stroke rehabilitation conference, 2013)
  • Blinkered view of retinal correspondence , by Invitation (Royal College of Ophthalmology, 2013)
  • Review of Octopus 900 perimetry , by Invitation (Irish Orthoptic branch, 2013)
  • Review of visual impairment due to stroke, by Invitation (Irish Orthoptic branch, 2013)
  • Review of extra ocular pulley systems , by Invitation (Irish Orthoptic branch, 2013)
  • CVA: orthoptic complications, by Invitation (Royal Society of Medicine, 2012)
  • Symptoms of stroke related visual impairment, by Invitation (UK Stroke Forum, 2012)
  • Visual impairment post stroke, by Invitation (British Association of Stroke Physicians, 2012)
  • From student to NIHR funded research, by Invitation (Cheshire & Merseyside AHP research forum, 2012)
  • Symptoms of stroke related visual impairment, by Invitation (British and Irish Orthoptic Society, 2012)
  • Consequences to visual function with optic chiasm pathology, by Invitation (The Netherlands Association of Orthoptists, 2012)
  • Incomitant strabismus following acquired brain injury, by Invitation (The Netherlands Association of Orthoptists, 2012)
  • Understanding and evaluating visual fields, by Invitation (ESCRS, 2012)
  • Visual impairment following stroke, by Invitation (Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2012)
  • Visual rehabilitation after stroke, by Invitation (International neuro Ophthalmology Society, 2012)
  • Vision in stroke, by Invitation (Newcastle Ophthalmology, 2012)
  • Comparing Octopus 900 kinetic fields with Goldmann manual kinetic and Humphrey static fields, by Invitation (BIOS, 2011)
  • Comparing Octopus 900 kinetic fields with Goldmann manual kinetic and Humphrey static fields, by Invitation (Haag Streit International, 2011)
  • Visual field evaluation , by Invitation (ESCRS, 2011)
  • Understanding and evaluating visual field tests, by Invitation (ESCRS, 2011)
  • Ocular alignment and motility: moving variables in clinical trials, by Invitation (European Strabismological Association, 2011)
  • Visual problems after acute stroke, by Invitation (7th Neuroscience conference, 2011)
  • Visual field assessment in glaucoma, by Invitation (Alcon, 2011)
  • Visual difficulties after stroke, by Invitation (Irish Heart Foundation, 2011)
  • Visual complications after stroke, by Invitation (University of Plymouth, 2011)
  • Visual impairment following stroke, by Invitation (North West Stroke Association, 2010)
  • Assessment of the glaucoma patient - visual field testing, by Invitation (AHPO, 2010)
  • Understanding and evaluating the visual field test, by Invitation (European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2010)
  • Visual field evaluation, by Invitation (European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2010)
  • Visual impairment post stroke, by Invitation (BIOS, 2010)
  • Visual problems post stroke, by Invitation (Welsh Stroke Association, 2010)
  • Translation of research to clinical practise - what we know and what we don't, by Invitation (BIOS, 2010)
  • Dissemination of visual impairment data - impact on stroke rehabilitation, by Invitation (BIOS, 2010)
  • How perimetry methods compare, by Invitation (Merseyside ophthalmology postgraduate meeting, 2010)
  • Prevalence of visual sequelae in stroke survivors, by Invitation (RNIB, 2010)
  • Impact of stroke to visual systems, by Invitation (Irish Association of Orthoptists, 2010)
  • Vision and stroke, by Invitation (University of Central Lancashire, 2010)
  • Overview of visual problems post stroke, by Invitation (UKSF, 2009)
  • Visual field testing with automated perimetry, by Invitation (AHPO, 2009)
  • Ocular findings after stroke and their management, by Invitation (East Kent University Hospitals, 2009)
  • Stroke related visual impairment, by Invitation (Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, 2009)
  • Priorities in Orthoptic research, by Invitation (Vision 2020UK, 2009)
  • Stroke specific ocular findings and their management, by Invitation (BIOS Welsh branch, 2009)
  • Visual impairment and pituitary pathology, by Invitation (Aintree University Hospitals NHS Trust, 2009)
  • Understanding and evaluating visual field tests, by Invitation (ESCRS, 2009)
  • Visual impairment following stroke@ Research knowledge and gaps, by Invitation (Stroke Research Network, 2009)
  • Visual impairment following stroke, by Invitation (RNIB, 2009)
  • Visual impairment following stroke, by Invitation (Gartnavel Hospital Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, 2009)
  • Sensory adaptations to strabismus following stroke, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2009)
  • Update on visual impairment in stroke, by Invitation (British and Irish Orthoptic Society, 2009)
  • Interpretation of visual fields , by Invitation (Association of Optometrists Ireland, 2009)
  • Visual consequences of stroke , by Invitation (Association of Optometrists Ireland, 2009)
  • Visual consequences of stroke , by Invitation (Walton Neuro Centre, 2009)
  • Prevalence of visual sequelae in stroke survivors , by Invitation (RNIB and Stroke Association, 2009)
  • Strabismus and ocular motility abnormalities due to cerebrovascular accident , by Invitation (Manchester Ophthalmology region, 2009)
  • Vision and driving after stroke , by Invitation (Yeovil Hospitals Trust, 2008)
  • Comparison between Octopus and Goldmann kinetic fields , by Invitation (Haag Streit International, 2008)
  • Comparison between Octopus G and Humphrey 24-2 programme results, by Invitation (Haag Streit International, 2008)
  • Audit processes, by Invitation (Irish Association of Orthoptists, 2008)
  • Assessing visual fields , by Invitation (Haag Streit UK, 2008)
  • Visual consequences following stroke , by Invitation (Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals Trust, 2008)
  • Understanding and evaluating visual field tests , by Invitation (European Society for Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2008)
  • Intervention for intermittent distance exotropia with overcorrecting minus , by Invitation (Haag Streit UK, 2008)
  • Use of kinetic perimetry in Orthoptics , by Invitation (Haag Streit UK, 2008)
  • Visual impairment and driving in stroke , by Invitation (North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust, 2008)
  • Associate features of visual pathway pathology , by Invitation (NHS North West, 2008)
  • Visual consequences of acquired brain injury , by Invitation (Society for Research in Rehabilitation, 2008)
  • Visual impairment in stroke, by Invitation (British and Irish Orthoptic Society, 2008)
  • Childhood obesity and idiopathic intracranial hypertension , by Invitation (South East England regional meeting, 2008)
  • Innovations in the rehabilitation of stroke related visual impairment , by Invitation (RNIB and Stroke Association, 2008)
  • Literature appraisal, by Invitation (NHS North West, 2008)
  • Visual impairment and driving in stroke, by Invitation (UK Stroke Forum, 2007)
  • Visual impairment assessment and management, by Invitation (NHS Quality Improvement Scotland, 2007)
  • Normative fusional vergence ranges and relevance to ocular , by Invitation (Merseyside Ophthalmology Training, 2007)
  • Visual impairment as a consequence to stroke, by Invitation (Speech and Language Therapists, 2007)
  • Visual field assessment, by Invitation (UKISCRS, 2007)
  • Visual impairment in stroke survivors: a prospective multi-centre trial, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2007)
  • Efficacy of management in brainstem motility disorders, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2007)
  • Visual impairment in stroke survivors: a prospective multi-centre trial, by Invitation (BIOS, 2007)
  • Visual status in stroke survivors: initial results from a multi-centre trial, by Invitation (BIOS, 2006)
  • Visual field testing with an automated perimeter, by Invitation (AHPO, 2006)
  • Understanding and evaluating the visual field test, by Invitation (AHPO, 2006)
  • Vision assessment and prognosis for outcome in stroke survivors, by Invitation (BIOS, 2006)
  • Ocular information derived from brain imaging, by Invitation (University of Liverpool, 2005)
  • Making sense of eye movements, by Invitation (BIOS, 2005)
  • Understanding and evaluating the visual field test, by Invitation (AHPO, 2005)
  • Visual impairment in childhood stroke cases, by Invitation (Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London, 2005)

Editorships

  • BMC Ophthalmology (Editor, 2013 - present)
  • Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group (Editor, 2013 - present)
  • World Journal of Ophthalmology (Editorial Board Member, 2012 - present)
  • Society for Clinical Ophthalmology (Editorial Board Member, 2008 - present)
  • Journal of the European Society of Ophthalmic Nurses and Technicians (International Reviewers Panel Member, 2007 - present)
  • Australian Orthoptic Journal (Editorial Board Member, 2007 - present)
  • Strabismus (Co-Editor, 2006 - present)
  • Indian Journal of Ophthalmology (International Reviewers Panel Member, 2005 - present)

Examination Roles

  • University of Lincoln, PhD (2009)
  • York St John's University, MSc (PGT, 2008)

Organisations I have been associated with

  • NIHR James Lind Alliance (2013 - present)
  • Mentor: NIHR Health Research Training Fellows (2012 - present)
  • Expert Advisory Panel member (2009 - present)
  • Nuffield student supervision (2009 - present)
  • UK and Ireland Society of Ophthalmic Practitioners (2009 - present)
  • Online orthoptic search facility (2007 - present)
  • North West Stroke Research Network (2006 - present)
  • Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (1999 - present)
  • Stroke Research Network ( - 2014)
  • North West People In Research Forum

Professional Body Memberships

  • International Orthoptic Association (Member)
  • European Stroke Organisation (Fellow, 2014 - present)
  • International Strabismological Association (Associate Member, 2010 - present)
  • Society of Clinical Ophthalmology (Board Member, 2008 - present)
  • Society for Research & Rehabilitation (Associate Member, 2007 - present)
  • European Strabismological Association (Associate Member, 1999 - present)
  • British And Irish Orthoptic Society (Council Member, 1997 - 2009)
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (Professional Member, 1996 - present)
  • Health Professions Council (Accredited Practitioner, 1990 - 2009)

Other Administrative or Committee Roles

  • Chief investigator for the Vision In Stroke (VIS) study and Visual Impairment in Stroke: Intervention Or Not (VISION) trial. Chair of the Cheshire & Merseyside AHP research network. Research lead for the British and Irish Orthoptic Society. Associate editor-in-chief for Strabismus.