Blazing the trail for women in vision science

A little later than planned, this month we talk to the
inspirational Professor Shahina Pardhan - the first female
Professor of Optometry in the UK. Professor Pardhan talks to
Martin and guest host, Dr Susan Blakeney FCOptom, about her
experience, the obstacles she faced in her own career and what
can be done to remove those barriers for future generations.


Professor Pardhan edited this month's special issue of Ophthalmic
and Physiological Optics (OPO), which celebrates some of the
leading female vision scientists worldwide and is dedicated to
Professor Dame Ida Caroline Mann. Professor Ida Mann was a
distinguished ophthalmologist recognised for her work on
embryology and development of the eye, as well as genetic and
social influences on eye diseases. To read the latest edition of
OPO, visit www.college-optometrists.org/opo


Professor Pardhan's career was also featured in the College's
member journal Acuity:
https://www.college-optometrists.org/acuity-resource/through-the-glass-ceiling.html


If you would like to join The Women in Vision UK group, contact
Professor Shahina Pardhan at Shahina.Pardhan@anglia.ac.uk or
email m.bailly@ucl.ac.uk.