Dr Eilidh Martin is a lecturer in Vision Sciences. Eilidh graduated with a BSc(Hons) degree in Optometry from GCU in 2010. She then enjoyed a period working in optometric practice before returning to complete a PhD at GCU. Eilidh’s PhD focused on the analysis of tear samples in patients with dry eye disease. Following the completion of this Eilidh undertook a post-doctoral research project looking at different management options for dry eye disease before accepting a lectureship at GCU. Eilidh’s undergraduate teaching focuses on contact lenses and anterior eye. She is also the module leader for the first module of the Independent Prescribing course for Optometrists.
Eilidh’s research focuses on anterior eye and contact lenses, in particular investigating different aspects of dry eye disease and blepharitis.
Eilidh is also a regional councillor for the Association of Optometrists and a member of the British University and College Contact Lens Educators (BUCCLE).