Dr. Lisa Dillon

Biography

Lisa Dillon is an Adjunct Associate Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Science and an Honorary Research Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health. Her research focuses on designing and implementing accessible programs to improve the physical and mental health of older Australians with vision impairment. Lisa's PhD research examined the implementation of exercise-based fall prevention programs for older Australians with vision impairment in real-world settings. Her collaborations involve community-based organizations such as Guide Dogs NSW/ACT for data collection and program delivery. Previously, Lisa has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at UNSW and as an Orientation Mobility Specialist, teaching individuals with vision impairment to travel safely and independently. Lisa employs both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and emphasizes collaboration with community partners to ensure research is grounded in the realities of service provision. Her work aims to enhance research translation and investigate pragmatic solutions to improve the physical and mental health of those with vision impairment.

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