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Dr Síofra Harrington is a lecturer, researcher, clinical supervisor with the School of Physics, and Clinical and Optometric Sciences at Technological University Dublin, Ireland. She is a fellow of the Association of Optometrists Ireland. Dr Harrington is the Principal investigator for the Ireland Eye Study, which reported the prevalence of ametropia, amblyopia, and vision impairment in schoolchildren in Ireland. Dr Harrington is the first author for ten peer-reviewed academic publications and numerous academic poster presentations reporting Ireland Eye Study findings.
Research Interests
Refractive Error, Visual impairment, Amblyopia, Paediatric Vision & Screening, Myopia
Education/Academic qualification
PhD
Award Date: 1 Jan 2019
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Body Mass Index is Associated With Direction-Specific Increases in With-the-Rule Corneal and Refractive Astigmatism in Schoolchildren
Kerin, E., Moore, M., Loughman, J. & Harrington, S., 2 Mar 2026, In: Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Obesity and physical activity in children with early vision problems: a secondary analysis of data from the Growing-Up in Ireland study
Drews-Botsch, C. & Harrington, S., Dec 2026, In: BMC Pediatrics. 26, 1, 26.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Accuracy and repeatability of autorefraction in young adults: a comparison of cycloplegic and non-cycloplegic methods
Doyle, M., O’Dwyer, V., Moore, M. & Harrington, S., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Clinical and Experimental Optometry.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Childhood Myopia Part I: Contemporary Treatment Options
Khanal, S., Tomiyama, E. S. & Harrington, S. C., Jun 2025, In: Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 66, 7, 6.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Childhood Myopia Part II: Treatment Mechanisms, Emerging Options, and Considerations
Khanal, S., Tomiyama, E. S. & Harrington, S. C., Jun 2025, In: Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 66, 7, 7.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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