Heather Anderson
Professor
Associate Dean for Research and Chair of Graduate Studies in Vision Science
Biography
Heather A. Anderson, OD, PhD, is a Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Chair of Research and Graduate Studies in Vision Science at The Ohio State University College of Optometry. She received her Doctor of Optometry and PhD in Physiological Optics from the University of Houston.
Dr. Anderson conducts research investigating the visual system and optical treatment strategies for individuals with Down syndrome. Her topical areas of interest include accommodation, binocular vision, pediatrics, and special populations. Her work has been funded by the National Eye Institute.
In addition to her independent research, Dr. Anderson is actively involved in promoting vision research at the national level. She serves as an Investigator in the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group, Chair of the American Optometric Association's Council on Research, and is a member of the National Down Syndrome Society's Scientific Advisory Board.
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Evaluation of the SpotChecks contrast sensitivity test in childrenAuthor(s): Mathew A, Cheng H, Anderson HATitle of Publication: Optometry and Vision SciencePublication Status: PublishedPublication date: 2021Record created at source: 25 April 2022
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Contrast sensitivity outcomes in adults with Down syndromeAuthor(s): Benoit J, Marsack J, Manny R, Fern K, Anderson HATitle of Publication: Optometry and Vision SciencePublication Status: PublishedPublication date: 2021Record created at source: 25 April 2022
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Dioptric differences between clinically determined and metric-optimized refractions for adults with Down syndromeAuthor(s): Anderson HA, Marsack J, Benoit J, Manny RTitle of Publication: Optometry and Vision SciencePublication Status: PublishedPublication date: 2021Record created at source: 25 April 2022
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Inter-session repeatability of binocular visual acuity in adults with Down syndromeAuthor(s): Trast KR, Manny RE, Ravikumar A, Fern KD, Benoit JS, Anderson HAEditor(s): Peer ReviewedTitle of Publication: Optometry and Vision ScienceType of Work: AbstractPublication Status: PublishedPublication date: 2019Record created at source: 15 June 2020
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Ciliary muscle thickness in adults with Down syndromeAuthor(s): Anderson HA, Bailey MD, Kao CYTitle of Publication: Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision ScienceType of Work: AbstractPublication Status: PublishedPublication date: 2019Pagination: E-abstract-4306Record created at source: 15 June 2020
- Title of Abstract/Short Entry: Visual Acuity Outcomes in a Randomized Trial of Clinically Derived Refractions and Objectively Derived Wavefront Metric Optimized Refractions in Adults with Down SyndromeAuthor(s): Anderson HA, Benoit J, Marsack J, Manny R, Fern KTitle of Publication: Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision SciencePublication Status: PublishedRecord created at source: 6 May 2021
- Michael G Harris Family Award for Excellence in Optometric Education, 20190101
- Optometric Student Association Image Award, 20190101
- Cora and J Davis Armistead Teaching Excellence Award, 20180101
- Top 10 Most Newsworthy Scientific Abstracts, 20170101
- University of Houston Excellence in Teaching Group Teaching Award, 20150101
- Lead Scientific Paper in November Issue of Optometry and Vision Science, 20140101
- Class of 2015 Outstanding Faculty, 20120101
- Anderson, H., Bailey, M., Manny, R., & Kao, C. Y. (2022). Ciliary muscle thickness in adults with down syndrome. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics.
- Anderson, H. A., Marsack, J. D., Benoit, J. S., Manny, R. E., & Fern, K. D. (2022). Visual Acuity Outcomes in a Randomized Trial of Wavefront Metric-optimized Refractions in Adults with Down Syndrome. Optometry and Vision Science, 99(1), 58-66. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001834
- Anderson, H. A., Benoit, J. S., Marsack, J. D., Manny, R. E., Ravikumar, A., Fern, K. D., & Trast, K. R. (2021). A randomized trial of objective spectacle prescriptions for adults with down syndrome: Baseline data and methods. Optometry and Vision Science, 98(1), 88-99. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001631
- Hendrix, J. A., Amon, A., Abbeduto, L., Agiovlasitis, S., Alsaied, T., Anderson, H. A., . . . Yi, J. S. (2021). Opportunities, barriers, and recommendations in down syndrome research.. Translational science of rare diseases, 5(3-4), 99-129. doi:10.3233/trd-200090
- Benoit, J. S., Ravikumar, A., Marsack, J. D., & Anderson, H. A. (2020). Understanding the Impact of Individual Perceived Image Quality Features on Visual Performance. TRANSLATIONAL VISION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 9(5), 11 pages. doi:10.1167/tvst.9.5.7
- Anderson, H. A., Ravikumar, A., Benoit, J. S., & Marsack, J. D. (2019). Impact of Pupil Diameter on Objective Refraction Determination and Predicted Visual Acuity. TRANSLATIONAL VISION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 8(6), 9 pages. doi:10.1167/tvst.8.6.32
- Aboumourad, R., & Anderson, H. A. (2019). Comparison of Dynamic Retinoscopy and Autorefraction for Measurement of Accommodative Amplitude. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 96(9), 670-677. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001423
- Marsack, J. D., Benoit, J. S., Kollbaum, P. S., & Anderson, H. A. (2019). Application of Topographical Keratoconus Detection Metrics to Eyes of Individuals with Down Syndrome. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 96(9), 664-669. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001417
- Ravikumar, A., Benoit, J. S., Marsack, J. D., & Anderson, H. A. (2019). Image Quality Metric Derived Refractions Predicted to Improve Visual Acuity Beyond Habitual Refraction for Patients With Down Syndrome. TRANSLATIONAL VISION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 8(3), 11 pages. doi:10.1167/tvst.8.3.20
- Roberts, T. L., Manny, R. E., & Anderson, H. A. (2019). Impact of Visual Cues on the Magnitude and Variability of the Accommodative Response in Children With Emmetropia and Uncorrected Hyperopia and Adults. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 60(5), 1527-1537. doi:10.1167/iovs.18-25256
- Huang, J., Lentsch, M. J., Marsack, J. D., & Anderson, H. A. (2019). Evaluating the use of a temperature sensor to monitor spectacle compliance in warm versus cold climates. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTOMETRY, 102(2), 147-153. doi:10.1111/cxo.12843
- Nguyen, A. T., Wayne, J. L., Ravikumar, A., Manny, R. E., & Anderson, H. A. (2018). Accommodative accuracy by retinoscopy versus autorefraction spherical equivalent or horizontal meridian power. CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPTOMETRY, 101(6), 778-785. doi:10.1111/cxo.12678
- Ravikumar, A., Benoit, J. S., Morrison, K. B., Marsack, J. D., & Anderson, H. A. (2018). Repeatability of Monocular Acuity Testing in Adults with and without Down Syndrome. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 95(3), 202-211. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001185
- Roberts, T. L., Manny, R. E., Benoit, J. S., & Anderson, H. A. (2018). Impact of Cognitive Demand during Sustained Near Tasks in Children and Adults. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 95(3), 223-233. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001186
- Roberts, T. L., Stevenson, S. B., Benoit, J. S., Manny, R. E., & Anderson, H. A. (2018). Blur Detection, Depth of Field, and Accommodation in Emmetropic and Hyperopic Children. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 95(3), 212-222. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001177
- Lentsch, M. J., Marsack, J. D., & Anderson, H. A. (2018). Objective measurement of spectacle wear with a temperature sensor data logger. OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS, 38(1), 37-47. doi:10.1111/opo.12423
- Marsh-Tootle, W. L., Harb, E., Hou, W., Zhang, Q., Anderson, H. A., Weise, K., . . . Hyman, L. (2017). Optic Nerve Tilt, Crescent, Ovality, and Torsion in a Multi-Ethnic Cohort of Young Adults With and Without Myopia. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 58(7), 3158-3171. doi:10.1167/iovs.16-20860
- Marsack, J. D., Ravikumar, A., Benoit, J. S., & Anderson, H. A. (2017). Variability in Objective Refraction for Persons with Down Syndrome. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 94(5), 574-581. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000001057
- Anderson, H. A., Giannoni, A. G., & Berntsen, D. A. (2017). student performance and perceptions following incorporation of eyesi indirect simulators into the optometric curriculum. Optometric Education, 94, 574-581.
- Liu, L., Marsh-Tootle, W., Harb, E. N., Hou, W., Zhang, Q., Anderson, H. A., . . . Hyman, L. (2016). A sloped piecemeal Gaussian model for characterising foveal pit shape. OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS, 36(6), 615-631. doi:10.1111/opo.12321
- Ravikumar, A., Marsack, J. D., Benoit, J. S., & Anderson, H. A. (2016). Simulated Keratometry Repeatability in Subjects with and without Down Syndrome. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 93(11), 1356-1363. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000000987
- Gwiazda, J., Norton, T. T., Hou, W., Hyman, L., Manny, R., Deng, L., . . . D Antonio, D. (2016). Longitudinal Changes in Lens Thickness in Myopic Children Enrolled in the Correction of Myopia Evaluation Trial (COMET). Current Eye Research, 41(4), 492-500. doi:10.3109/02713683.2015.1034372
- Roberts, T. L., Anderson, H. A., & Stuebing, K. K. (2015). Accommodative Gain in Relation to Perceived Target Clarity. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 92(11), 1092-1102. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000000711
- Knowlton, R., Marsack, J. D., Leach, N. E., Herring, R. J., & Anderson, H. A. (2015). Comparison of Whole Eye versus First-Surface Astigmatism in Down Syndrome. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 92(7), 804-814. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000000620
- Harb, E., Hyman, L., Gwiazda, J., Marsh-Tootle, W., Zhang, Q., Hou, W., . . . Jameson, M. (2015). Choroidal thickness profiles in myopic eyes of young adults in the correction of myopia evaluation trial cohort. American Journal of Ophthalmology, 160(1), 62-71.e2. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2015.04.018
- Anderson, H. A., & Stuebing, K. K. (2014). Subjective versus Objective Accommodative Amplitude: Preschool to Presbyopia. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 91(11), 1290-1301. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000000402
- Anderson, H. A., Young, J., Marrelli, D., Black, R., Lambreghts, K., & Twa, M. D. (2014). Training Students with Patient Actors Improves Communication: A Pilot Study. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 91(1), 121-128. doi:10.1097/OPX.0000000000000112
- Anderson, H. A., Stuebing, K. K., Buncic, R., Mazow, M., & Fletcher, J. M. (2012). Factors Associated With Strabismus in Spina Bifida Myelomeningocele. JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY & STRABISMUS, 49(5), 284-289. doi:10.3928/01913913-20120501-01
- Anderson, H. A., Manny, R. E., & Fern, K. D. (2011). Prejudice to strabismus in young children. BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 95(5), 751. doi:10.1136/bjo.2010.201657
- Anderson, H. A., Manny, R. E., Glasser, A., & Stuebing, K. K. (2011). Static and Dynamic Measurements of Accommodation in Individuals with Down Syndrome. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 52(1), 310-317. doi:10.1167/iovs.10-5301
- Anderson, H. A., Manny, R. E., Cotter, S. A., Mitchell, G. L., & Irani, J. A. (2010). Effect of Examiner Experience and Technique on the Alternate Cover Test. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 87(3), 168-175. doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181d1d954
- Anderson, H. A., Bertrand, K. C., Manny, R. E., Hu, Y. -S., & Fern, K. D. (2010). Comparison of Two Drug Combinations for Dilating Dark Irides. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 87(2), 120-124. doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181cc8da3
- Anderson, H. A., Glasser, A., Manny, R. E., & Stuebing, K. K. (2010). Age-Related Changes in Accommodative Dynamics from Preschool to Adulthood. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 51(1), 614-622. doi:10.1167/iovs.09-3653
- Anderson, H. A., Glasser, A., Stuebing, K. K., & Manny, R. E. (2009). Minus Lens Stimulated Accommodative Lag as a Function of Age. OPTOMETRY AND VISION SCIENCE, 86(6), 685-694. doi:10.1097/OPX.0b013e3181a7294f
- Anderson, H. A., Hentz, G., Glasser, A., Stuebing, K. K., & Manny, R. E. (2008). Minus-lens-stimulated accommodative amplitude decreases sigmoidally with age: A study of objectively measured accommodative amplitudes from age 3. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 49(7), 2919-2926. doi:10.1167/iovs.07-1492
- Johns, H. A., Manny, R. E., Fern, K. D., & Hu, Y. S. (2006). The effect of strabismus on a young child’s selection of a playmate. Journal of American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, 10(6), 598. doi:10.1016/j.jaapos.2006.10.002
- Johns, H. A. (2004). The intra and inter-examiner repeatability of the alternate cover test using different prism neutralization endpoints. Optometry and Vision Science, 81, 939-946.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Running a research lab. In ASCO Future Faculty Development Program.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Negotiating benefits for a tenure track position. In ASCO Future Faculty Development Program.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). What makes an effective presenter. In ASCO Future Faculty Development Program.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). What makes an effective presenter. In The American Schools and Colleges of Optometry Future Faculty Program.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Academic dishonesty & navigating the UHCO policy. In UHCO Learning Resources Teaching Excellence and Innovation Committee Seminar Series.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). What makes an effective presenter. In The American Schools and Colleges of Optometry Future Faculty Program.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Managing the consequences of abnormal development: Vision care for patients with Down syndrome - Can we do better?. In American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Cheating. In Clinical Optometric Methods and Procedures Special Interest Group Annual Meeting.
- Anderson, H. A. (n.d.). Vision care for patients with Down syndrome - can we do better?. In Vision Science Seminar Series - The Ohio State University College of Optometry.
Associate Dean for Research and Chair of Graduate Studies in Vision Science