Katy Naylor
BMedSci, PGCE, MSc
- Orthoptist
- Head of Education
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Brief Introduction
Katy Naylor is Head of Education and an experienced Orthoptist at Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai. She has over 20 years of experience in the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. She started her career at Moorfields Eye Hospital London after qualifying in the UK and has extensive clinical experience across a broad range of specialist orthoptic services.
Areas of Expertise
- Orthoptic assessment and management
- Ocular motility disorders
- Paediatric orthoptics
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Visual screening
- Orthoptic support within adnexal services
- Orthoptic assessment within paediatric glaucoma and genetic eye diseases
- Orthoptic assessment in primary care and emergency eye care settings
Qualifications
- Degree in Orthoptics from the University of Sheffield, UK
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) specialising in Medical Education from University College London (UCL), UK
- Master of Science (MSc) in Healthcare Management and Leadership
Professional Affiliations
- Adjunct faculty member at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Faculty Member for Lifeline Express International Academy of Eye Health
- Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), UK.
Research & Academic Work
- Head of Education for Moorfields UAE
- Extensive experience in ophthalmic education and professional training
- Involved in the development and delivery of education for eye care professionals
- Focused on advancing ophthalmic education and training within the region
- Authored and co-authored peer-reviewed publications spanning orthoptics, clinical research, assistive technology in medical training, and non-invasive glucose monitoring
Services Provided by Katy Naylor
Paediatric Squint
About Squint (Strabismus) in Children
Squint is a term used within ophthalmology for a misalignment between the two eyes. The medical term for this is ‘strabismus’. While one eye looks straight, a person can have one eye that turns inwards (esotropia), outwards (exotropia), upwards (hypertropia) or downwards (hypotropia). A child may be born with squint or it may be something that develops with age. Squints can appear suddenly or develop slowly, they can be constant or may only be present intermittently.
