Vision and Cognition

Vision & CognitionWe are interested in high quality research which can directly influence and improve the care of patients coming to the ophthalmology department with a wide range of eye diseases and vision disorders. Our research group includes ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, neurologists and psychologists in order to provide a fresh and holistic approach to vision research. Current research topics include: investigating the impact of memory problems on cataract surgery; exploring how we make decisions about eye treatment for people with advanced dementia; the influence of Parkinson’s disease on the visual system; the relationship between glaucoma and dementia; the occurrence of visual hallucinations in eye disease; how we measure memory in those with visual difficulties. Stemming from this research, we have set up a multi-disciplinary clinic where we see patients with complex visual and perceptual problems like visual hallucinations.

Members of Group:

Selected publications:

  • Mosimann UP, Collerton D, Dudley R, Meyer TD, Graham G, Dean JL, Bearn D, Killen A, Dickinson L, Clarke MP, McKeith IG. A semi-structured interview to assess visual hallucinations in older people. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 2008; 23(7):712-8
  • Archibald NK, Clarke MP, Mosimann UP, Burn DJ. The retina in Parkinson’s disease. Brain 2009; 132(Pt5):1128-45. Epub 2009 Mar 31
  • Jefferis JM, Mosimann UP, Clarke MP. Cataract and cognitive impairment: A review of the literature. British Journal of Ophthalmology. 2011; 95(1):17-23. Epub 2010 Aug 31
  • Graham G, Dean J, Mosimann UP, Colbourn C, Dudley R, Clarke M, Collerton D. Specific attentional impairments and complex visual hallucinations in eye disease. Int J Geriat Psychiatry. 2011; 26(3):263-7
  • Archibald NK, Clarke MP, Mosimann UP, Burn DJ. Retinal thickness in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord. Epub (ahead of print) 2011 Mar 29
  • Jefferis JM, Mosimann UP, Taylor JP, Clarke MP. “Do your eyes play tricks on you?” Asking older people about visual hallucinations in a general eye clinic. Int Psychogeriatr. Epub (ahead of print) 2011 May 6:1-2