Colm McAlinden BSc (Hons) Optom MSc is currently undertaking a PhD with the University of Ulster in affiliation with the Cathedral Eye Clinic, Belfast and the supervision of Professor JE Moore. His research focuses primarily on the optical changes to the eye following refractive surgery. This research involves the investigation into objective and subjective results of procedures such laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) and laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK).

Colm graduated from Cardiff University with a first class honours in Optometry before undertaking subsequent training in Moorfields Eye Hospital, London. Following this training, he passed the College of Optometrists professional qualifying examinations in Cambridge, UK.

In 2009, Colm was awarded a certificate in cataract and refractive surgery and later in the year awarded a Masters (MSc) for his research in contact lens technology from the University of Ulster.

Recent studies conducted by Colm have been presented by him across the world at national and international conferences. A selected list of his recent conference presentations and publications are listed below.

Recent conference presentations: 

San Francisco, USA, April, 2009 (ASCRS Conference):

The change in internal aberrations following laser refractive surgery Link

Alicante, Spain, March 2009 (Wavefront Congress):

Comparison of higher order aberrations after LASIK and LASEK. Link to abstract

Higher order aberrations before and after enhancement surgery. Link to abstract

Oxford, UK, July 2008 (BSRS Conference)

The outcomes of LASIK and LASEK enhancements

Belfast, UK, June 2008 (Vision RRG Conference)

The outcomes of LASIK and LASEK enhancements

Book chapter:

Moore JE, McAlinden C. Intrastromal ring segments: implantation by femtosecond laser. In: Pinelli R, Leccisotti A. Keratoconus surgery and cross-linking. New Dehli: Jaypee Bros; 2009.

 
Recent publications:

1.       McAlinden C, Moore JE, McGilligan VE, Moore TCB. The Spherical aberration and higher order aberrations with Balafilcon A (PureVision) and Comfilcon A (Biofinity). Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol (In press).

2.       McAlinden C, Moore JE. The change in internal aberrations following myopic corneal laser refractive surgery. Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol (In press).

3.       McAlinden C, Moore JE. Retreatment of residual refractive errors with flap lift laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Eur J Ophthalmol. 2010 Jun 21 [Epub ahead of print].

4.        McAlinden C, Pesudovs K, Moore JE. The development of an instrument to measure quality of vision; the Quality of Vision (QoV) questionnaire. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2010 May 26 [Epub ahead of print]

5.       McAlinden C, Moore JE. Higher order aberrations using the NIDEK OPD-Scan and the VISX WaveScan. J Refract Surg. 2010 Apr 28:1-4 [Epub ahead of print]

6.       McAlinden C, Moore JE. Comparison of higher order aberrations after LASIK and LASEK for myopia. J Refract Surg. 2010; 26: 45-51.

7.       Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Clinical governance and medicolegal issues. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2009; 4(8): 83-84.

8.       Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Cataract surgery coursework. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2009; 4(5): 77-79.

9.       Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Correction of presbyopia. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2009; 4(3): 69-73.

10.   Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Complications of refractive surgery. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2009; 4(2): 68-71.

11.   Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Review of two courses: correcting regular and irregular astigmatism, phakic IOLs. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2008; 3(7): 92-64.

12.   McAlinden C, Moore JE. Laser refractive surgery III: potential complications with laser subepithelial keratomileusis (LASEK). Optician, 2008; 236(6165): 32-37.

13.   McAlinden C, Moore JE. Laser refractive surgery II: potential complications with laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Optician, 2008; 236(6161): 24-29.

14.   McAlinden C, Moore JE. Keratoconus II: Surgical management. Optometry Today, 2008; 48(14): 50-54.

15.   McAlinden C, Moore JE. Laser refractive surgery I: an update on visual and refractive outcomes. Optician, 2008; 235(6157): 24-28.

16.   McAlinden C, Moore JE. Keratoconus I: Diagnosis and contact lens management. Optometry Today, 2008; 48(12): 43-47.

17.   Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Excimer laser refractive surgery. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2008; 3(5): 61-63.

18.   Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Preoperative assessment in refractive surgery. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2008; 3(4): 76-78.

19.   Shah S, McAlinden C, Leccisotti A, Moore JE, McConville D, Moore T. Past and present refractive techniques. Cataract and refractive surgery today Europe, 2008; 3(3): 80-82.