Diploma of Applied Science (Optometry), Queensland Institute of Technology, 1974
Master of Applied Science (Research), Queensland University of Technology, 1997
Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology, 2007
Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, Queensland University of Technology, 2009
Queensland University of Technology:
February 2018 – ongoing
Adjunct Associate Professor, School of Optometry and Vision Science, Queensland University of Technology
January 2010 to February 2018
Associate Professor and Head of School, School of Optometry and Vision Science, Queensland University of Technology
Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
Director, Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (OCANZ)
Deputy Chair (December 2012 – August 2015)
Chair (August 2015 – November 2019)
Member, OCANZ Examination Eligibility Committee (2008-2013), OCANZ Accreditation Committee (2013 – 2015)
Chair, Examination Eligibility Committee, January 2022 – ongoing
Asia-Pacific Council of Optometry
October 2013 ongoing:
Executive Committee, Asia-Pacific Council of Optometry
Vice-President, Asia-Pacific Council of Optometry, September 2015 – December 2017
President, Asia-Pacific Council of Optometry, January 2018 – September 2021
Chair, Scientific Committee, Asia Pacific Optometry Conference, 2015, 2017, 2019
Immediate Past-President, Asia Pacific Council of Optometry, September 2021 – ongoing
World Council of Optometry
July 2013 ongoing
President, World Council of Optometry, November 2021-ongoing
President-Elect, World Council of Optometry, October 2019-November 2021
Education Committee, World Council of Optometry, October 2013 – October 2019
Chair, Education Committee, World Council of Optometry, October 2017 – October 2019
Member, WCO Executive Board, October 2017 – ongoing
Member, WCO Board of Directors, September 2015 ongoing
Member Organizing Committee, 2nd World Optometry Conference, Hyderabad 2017
Member Education and Scientific Program Committee, 2nd World Optometry Conference, Hyderabad 2017
Abstract Review Committee, 1st World Congress in Optometry, Medellin, Colombia, May-August 2015
January 2008 to December 2009
Acting Head of School, School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology
February 2007 to December 2009
Senior Lecturer, School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology.
Teaching responsibilities in Diseases of the Eye, Pharmacology, Clinical Practice
November 2007 ongoing to June 2010
Member Optometrists Registration Board, Queensland
May 2008 ongoing to June 2010
Heads of Schools of Optometry, Australia and New Zealand, representative to the Council of Optometric Registration Authorities (CORA)
February 2005 to February 2007
Private optometric practice: Peter Hendicott Optometrist, Browns Plains, Brisbane, Australia
PhD research (part-time), School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology
February to October 2006: Clinical Instructor (part-time), School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology
February 2003 to October 2004
Head, Department of Optometry, Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland
December 1998 to February 2003
PhD research, QUT: Spatial perception with progressive lenses. Supervisors: Prof Brian Brown, Assoc Prof Katrina Schmid.
Clinical instructor, QUT (1999 to 2003): primary care optometry, binocular vision and visual training, contact lenses, vision rehabilitation
Part-time lecturer: School of Optometry, QUT (Semester 2, 2002)
August 1995 to December 1998
Clinic Director
Department of Optometry and Vision Science, University of Auckland.
August 1993 to July 1995
Part-time lecturer
Clinical instructor
Research optometrist
School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology.
February 1986 to July 1993
Senior Lecturer, April 1987 to July 1993
Lecturer, February 1986 to March 1987
Department of Optometry and Radiography, Hong Kong Polytechnic. (now School of Optometry, Hong Kong Polytechnic University)
January 1975 to February 1986
Private optometric practice in Brisbane, Australia
1. Papers published
Wong CW, Foo LL, Morjaria P, Morgan I, Mueller A, Davis A, Keys D, He M, Sankaridurg P, Zhu JF, Hendicott P, Tan D, Saw SM, Cheng CY, Lamoureux EL, Crowston JG, Gemmy Cheung CM, Sng C, Chan C, Wong D, Lee SY, Agrawal R, Hoang QV, Su X, Koh A, Ngo C, Chen H, Wu PC, Chia A, Jonas JB, Wong TY, Ang M. Highlights from the 2019 International Myopia Summit on ‘controversies in myopia’ Br J Ophthalmol. 2020 Aug 18:bjophthalmol-2020-316475. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-316475
Gifford KL, Gifford P, Hendicott PL, Schmid KL Stability of peripheral refraction changes in orthokeratology for myopia. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2020 Feb;43(1):44-53. doi: 10.1016/j.clae.2019.11.008. Epub 2019 Nov 30.PMID: 31796369
Duratul Ain Hussin, Peter Hendicott, Andrew Carkeet, Philip Baker, Ai-Hong Chen, Zalifa Zakiah Asnir, Zairah Zainal Abidin, Rusnah Hussain, Azlina Mokhtar. Feasibility, safety and clinical efficiency of optometric service pathways at primary and tertiary care level in Ampang, Malaysia: a pilot study. Asian Journal of Ophthalmology 2019; 16(3):193-210
Gifford KL, Gifford P, Hendicott PL, Schmid KL. Zone of Clear Single Binocular Vision in Myopic Orthokeratology. Eye Contact Lens. 2019 Apr 15. doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000614. [Epub ahead of print]
Gifford K, Gifford P, Hendicott PL, Schmid KL. Near binocular vision function in young adult orthokeratology wearers versus soft contact lens wearers. Contact lens Ant Eye 2017; 40 (3):184-189
Hopkins S, Sampson GP, Hendicott PL, Wood JM. Vision problems and reduced reading outcomes in Queensland school children. Optometry and Vision Science 2017; 94 (3):345-352
Hopkins S, Sampson GP, Hendicott PL, Wood JM. A visual profile of Queensland Indigenous children. Optometry and Vision Science 2016; 93(3): 251-8
Hopkins S, Sampson GP, Hendicott PL, Wood JM. Review of guidelines for children’s vision screening. Clinical and Experimental Optometry 2013; 96(5): 443-9
Hopkins S, Sampson GP, Hendicott PL, Wood JM. Refraction in children: a comparison of two methods of accommodation control. Optometry and Vision Science 2012; 89(12): 1734-9
Kirkwood BJ, Hendicott PL, Read SA, Pesudovs K. Repeatability and validity of lens densitometry measured with Scheimpflug imaging. J Cataract Refr Surg 2009; 35:1210-1215.
Collin HB, Hendicott PL. Granular dystrophy of the cornea. Clin Exp Optom 1999; 82:203-6.
Jacobs RJ, Hendicott PL, Murphy B et al. Visual performance requirements for post-PRK police recruits. Clin Exp Optom 1998; 81:163-173.
Heath DA, Penisten DK, Hendicott PL, Grit F. The Second World Conference in Optometric Education. Optom. Educ. 1994; 19: 42-50.
Hendicott PL. Optic disc crescents and visual field thresholds. Proceedings of the 9th Asian Pacific Optometric Congress, Hong Kong, 1993 p196-9.
Hendicott PL, Lam C. Myopic crescent, refractive error and axial length in Chinese eyes. Clin. Exp. Optom. 1991; 74: 168-74.
2. Abstracts published
Junghans BM, Cochrane A, Hendicott PL, Palagyi A, Jacobs RJ. Gerontology and low vision services provided by Australasian optometrists. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2016; 57(12): 5570
Hopkins S, Sampson GP, Hendicott PL, Wood JM. Visual profile of Australian Indigenous children. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2014; 55(13): 156
Hussin D, Carkeet A, Hendicott PL, Baker P, Chen AH. Comparison of eye disease diagnosis by optometrists and ophthalmologists in Ampang, Malaysia. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2014; 55(13): 5568
Hendicott PL, Brown B, Schmid KL, Fisher S. Head movement amplitude and velocity in a common visual task. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2002; 43: E-Abstract 4668 .
Hendicott PL. Myopia progression in myopic children with and without myopic crescents.
Optom Vis Sci 1996; 73 (Suppl):73
Hendicott PL. Hard markers and easy markers: a method to account for subjectivity in clinical assessment. Optom Vis Sci 1996; 73 (Suppl):146
Hendicott PL, Lam C. Myopic crescent, refractive error and axial length in Chinese eyes. Clin. Exp. Optom. 1991; 74: 168-74. Abstracted in Amos J ed. Optometry: Current Literature in Perspective. Mosby Year Book, Chicago. October 1992.
Hendicott PL, Lam C. Myopic crescent, refractive error and axial length in Chinese eyes. Optom Vis Sci 1990; 67 (Suppl):179
3. Papers presented
Hendicott PL. Optometry’s role in diabetes. 22nd Asia Pacific Optometry Congress, Manila, The Philippines. June 2019
Hendicott PL. Beyond refractive error: binocular vision. Eastern Mediterranean Council of Optometry Congress, Marrakech, Morocco. September 2018
Hendicott PL. Accreditation – Australia and New Zealand experience. 1st World Congress of Optometry, Medellin, Colombia, August 2015
Hendicott PL. Competencies and course design. 1st World Congress of Optometry, Medellin, Colombia, August 2015
Hendicott PL. Funny looking optic discs and being suspicious. 1st World Congress of Optometry, Medellin, Colombia, August 2015
Hussin DA, Carkeet A, Baker P, Hendicott PL VF-14 score and referral decisions for cataract patients Asia-ARVO meeting, Yokohama, February 2015
Hussin DA, Carkeet A, Baker P, Hendicott PL. Diagnostic accuracy of optometrists in detecting glaucoma at a community clinic and hospital eye clinic in Ampang, Malaysia. 5th ASEAN Optometric Conference, Singapore, November 2014
Hendicott PL. Eye Care at the Periphery – peripheral retinal disease and optometry. African Council of Optometry Conference, Maputo June 2013
Hendicott PL. Amblyopia management. African Council of Optometry Conference, Maputo, June 2013.
Hendicott PL. Invited lecture: Optometry towards 2032 – the next 20 years. Australian Vision Convention, Broadbeach, Australia. April 2012
Hendicott PL, Junghans BM, Jacobs RJ, Cochrane AL, Palagyi A. Rural or regional preceptorships in Optometry – do they add value? World Conference on Optometric Education, Durban, October 2010
Junghans BM, Jacobs R, Cochrane A, Hendicott PL, Palagyi A. Universities have a new approach to pedagogy: can optometry benefit. World Conference on Optometric Education, Durban, October 2010.
Cochrane AL, Jacobs RJ, Hendicott PL, Palagyi A, Junghans BM. Entry-level education in the speciality of low vision. Scientific and Education Meeting in Optometry, Sydney, September 2010.
Junghans BM, Hendicott PL, Jacobs RJ, Cochrane A, Palagyi A. From city to country – factors influencing practitioners graduate destinations and the impact for optometry curriculum design. Scientific and Education Meeting in Optometry, Sydney, September 2010.
Hendicott PL. Spatial perception and progressive addition lenses. PhD Research Final Seminar, School of Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, November 2006
Hendicott PL. Beyond refraction: Optometry and health care. 3rd Hong Kong Optometric Conference, Hong Kong, November 2005
Hendicott PL. Gonioscopy. Association of Optometrists Ireland Annual Conference, Naas, Ireland, May 2004
Hendicott PL. Intrasubject variability in automated flicker perimetry. American Academy of Optometry, Annual Meeting, Dallas, December 2003.
Hendicott PL, Brown B, Schmid KL, Fisher S. Head movement amplitude and velocity in a common visual task. Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Annual Meeting, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 2002.
Hendicott PL. Head movement amplitude and velocity in common visual tasks. PhD Research Seminar, School of Optometry Research Seminar Series, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, April 2002.
Hendicott PL. The KB Woo Memorial Lecture: Change and Challenge in Optometry. 13th Asian Pacific Congress of Optometry. Coolum, Queensland, April 2001.
Hendicott PL. Spatial perception and progressive addition lenses. PhD Confirmation seminar, School of Optometry Research Seminar Series, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, April 2001.
Hendicott PL. Perimetry – the numbers game. New Zealand Association of Optometrists, Annual Conference, Christchurch, October 1999.
Hendicott PL. Hard markers vs easy markers: controlling for subjectivity in clinical assessment. First Education Meeting in Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. July 1997.
Jacobs RJ, Hendicott PL, Poppelwell D, Murphy B, Turner PJ. Low luminance visual performance requirements for post PRK police recruits. Seventh Scientific Meeting in Optometry, Brisbane. July 1997.
Carney L, Woods R, Swann P, Loughridge J, Hendicott PL. Clinical decision making program. First Education Meeting in Optometry, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane. July 1997.
Hendicott PL. Myopia progression in myopic children with and without myopic crescents. American Academy of Optometry, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. December 1996
Hendicott PL. Hard markers and easy markers: a method to account for subjectivity in clinical assessment. American Academy of Optometry, Annual Meeting, Orlando, Florida. December 1996
Hendicott PL. Case presentation: Morning Glory Syndrome. QUT School of Optometry Practitioner Forum, Brisbane, April 1994.
Hendicott PL. Optic disc crescents and visual field thresholds. 9th Asian Pacific Optometric Congress, Hong Kong, April 1993.
Hendicott PL. Invited lecture: Development of binocular vision and an introduction to visual training. Child Assessment Service of the Hong Kong Government Department of Health, Hong Kong. June 1992.
Hendicott PL, Lam C. Myopic crescent, refractive error and axial length in Chinese eyes. American Academy of Optometry, Annual meeting, Nashville, Tennessee. December 1990.
Hendicott PL. Invited lecture: Modern Optometry. Hong Kong Federation of Societies for the Prevention of Blindness: Open Forum: The Future Role of Optometrists in Hong Kong. November 1990. (a discussion of the role of optometrists in the delivery of visual health care in Hong Kong)
Hendicott PL. Fundus appearance in Chinese myopes. Hong Kong Society of Professional Optometrists, joint seminar with Vision Institute, Toronto, Canada. Hong Kong, February 1990.
Hendicott PL. Optic Disc Cupping. Hong Kong Optometric Association, Annual Congress, 1986
Hendicott PL. Dynamic Heterophoria. Australian Optometrical Assoc. Qld Div. Annual Congress, 1984
Postgraduate supervision and completions
Duratul Ain’ Hussin: Development and evaluation of optometrist-led referral pathways in Ampang, Malaysia. PhD, completed 2016 (principal supervisor)
Kate Gifford: Binocular vision function in orthokeratology. PhD, completed 2017
Shelley Hopkins: A visual profile of Queensland Indigenous and non-Indigenous school children and the association between vision and reading. PhD, completed 2014
David Alonso Caniero: Non-invasive assessment of tear-film surface quality. PhD, completed 2010
Post-graduate thesis examination
External
Wong MSL. Doctor of Health Science, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, 2019
Main R. University of New South Wales, Masters by Research 2009
Oxenford. A. Queensland University of Technology, Masters by Research, 1997
Internal:
Queensland University of Technology internal PhD or Master of Applied Science (Research) final internal review panel (pre-submitting for external examination)
Waddell J: PhD 2020 (external review for School of Clinical Sciences)
Bettany K: PhD 2019 (external review for School of Clinical Sciences)
Cruikshank M: PhD 2019 (external review for School of Clinical Sciences)
Alzahrani Y: PhD 2015
Pritchard NP: PhD 2014
Srinivasan S: PhD 2014
Shahidi AM: PhD 2012
Maynard M: MAppSc 2012
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