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Jason Charng is a Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Optometry at the University of Western Australia and a research fellow at the Lions Eye Institute. With a diverse background in optometry and vision sciences, Jason has extensive research experience, particularly in functional structural assessments of the eye, retinal gene therapy, and epidemiology aimed at improving eye care in the general population. He previously held a postdoctoral fellowship at the Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania, focusing on hereditary retinal degenerations. Jason obtained his Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) from the University of Melbourne, where his research explored consciousness and visual electrophysiology. His professional affiliations include being an associate editor for Clinical Experimental Optometry and a member of the Editorial Board for the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. He has supervised multiple postgraduate students, reflecting his commitment to education and mentorship in optometry.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Coordinates units in the Discipline of Optometry, teaching and mentoring students.
Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, USA
Engaged in research focused on hereditary retinal degenerations.
University of Melbourne • Melbourne, Australia
Demonstrated undergraduate courses in the Department of Vision Sciences and Optometry.
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