Bio
Samuel Livingstone is an Assistant Professor at Department of Optometry, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research with over 10 years of experience in both academic and clinical settings. He stands out among Indian fellows with fellowships in various specialisations such as Dispensing Optics, Vision Therapy, and Contact Lenses. His expertise lies in the art of dispensing spectacles, particularly for paediatric patients. As a mentor, Samuel Livingstone offers a wealth of knowledge and practical experience. He has been invited as Guest Speaker and Workshop convener at various National Optometry conferences and also has participated in numerous International conferences, presenting research and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. He is dedicated to the development of undergraduate and postgraduate Optometry students, having mentored participants in competitions like the Essilor IVI Young Researcher Rolling Trophy. Under his mentorship, you can expect to delve into the world of optical excellence, where his blend of expertise and passion creates a transformative learning experience.
Educations
Research Interest
To conduct observational studies and scientific writing in specialties such as spectacle dispensing, vision therapy, contact lenses, and dry eye. Current research interests also include advancements in digital eye strain management, innovative treatments for myopia control, and the impact of environmental factors on ocular health.
Projects
Ophthalmic Anthropometry Versus Spectacle Frame Measurements: Is Spectacle Fit in Children Compromised?
Comparison of Self Refraction accuracy with Cycloplegic Subjective Refraction in Young Adults
Impact of Tinted Lenses on Contrast Sensitivity, Color Vision, and Visual Reaction Time in Young Adults
Convergence insufficiency symptom survey (CISS) for long term computer users
Satisfaction of buying spectacles in online
Visual task analysis for Automobile workers
Visual Efficiency among South Indian Football players
Reading Efficiency with tinted lenses among College students
Ocular Morbidity among subjects with Diabetes Mellitus
Fixation, Saccades and Pursuits Assessment: Pre and Post Online Vision therapy
Effects of Virtual Reality in Adult’s Visual parameters
Awards & Recognitions
Fellowship in Vision Therapy from Sankara Nethralaya, India
Fellowship in British Dispensing Optics (O/S) from ABDO, UK
Fellowship in International Association of Contact Lens Educators (FIACLE)
Ophthalmic Anthropometry versus Spectacle Frame measurements: A study among children in Southern India - Won the Best the UG Researcher Award of the year 2020 from India Vision Institute and Essilor Pvt.Ltd
Mentor: Samuel Livingstone.K
A Perspective on Paediatric Spectacle frame fit. Oral presentation in 3rd IVI International Optometry Conference, Powered by Essilor under the category of Dispensing Optics
Dirty Lenses, Risky Eyes: Contact Lens Care and Maintenance Compliance, Microbial Contamination, and Potential Ocular Effects among Soft Contact Lens Wearers. International Presentation at 4th World Congress Optometry International Conference, Melbourne, Australia
Developed Dispensing Optics course for Indian entry level Optometry competency skill and standard (IELOCS) revised document 2021, Association of schools & colleges of Optometry, India
Developed Dispensing Optics Practical log book for B.Optom, SRIHER
News
Membership
Member of Optometric Association of Tamil Nanbargal (OATN)TN state association
Member of Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO)
Member of Association of school and colleges of Optometry (ASCO)
Member of International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE)
