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Darragh Harkin is a PhD Researcher and Optometrist. Darragh's research will focus on investigating the efficacy of prescribing coloured lenses for those with symptoms suggestive of Visual Stress.
Darragh is a graduate of Ulster University, completing an Integrated Masters in Optometry in June 2022. Darragh also practices as a GOC-registered optometrist, having completed the College of Optometrists' Scheme for Registration in July 2022.
PhD Researcher Profile
Darragh Harkin is a PhD Researcher & Optometrist. His current research will investigate the benefits of prescribing coloured lenses for those with symptoms of Visual Stress.
Education/Academic qualification
Master, Integrated Masters in Optometry (MOptom)
1 Sept 2018 → 1 Jun 2022
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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A Double-Masked Randomized Crossover Trial Investigating the Efficacy of Colored Spectacle Lenses in Adults with Visual Stress: Protocol and Baseline Findings
Harkin, D., Little, J.-A. & McCullough, S., Jun 2025, p. 1119. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Reading through the eyes of a university student: A double-masked randomised placebo-controlled cross-over protocol investigating coloured spectacle lens efficacy in adults with visual stress
Harkin, D. L., Little, J.-A. & McCullough, S. J., 30 Jun 2025, (Published online) In: PLoS One . 20, 6, p. 1-17 17 p., e0309625.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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What are the most salient visuoperceptual reading symptoms to identify visual stress in adults? Using exploratory factor analysis to develop the Ulster visual stress questionnaire
Harkin, D. L., Little, J.-A. & McCullough, S. J., 1 Oct 2025, In: Vision Research. 235, p. 1-9 9 p., 108668.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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