Jackie Tan-Showyin
Associate Professor · University-wide researcher directory · University of New South Wales
Quick answer: Jackie Tan-Showyin is Associate Professor at University of New South Wales. Jackie Tan-Showyin shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-17.
⭐ Supervision of Post-graduate and Honours Optometry students at UNSW. Currently supervising: Longitudinal changes in meibomian gland morphology; Effect of eyelid wipes with Manuka honey on ocular signs and symptoms; Effect of Optimel Manuka+ Dry Eye Drops with adjunctive treatment on signs and symptoms of dry eye; Automatic diagnosis of dry eye disease; Predict contact lens discomfort with meibomia
Research interests
Dr Jackie Tan-Showyin is Director of the Eye Research Group at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, leading a passionate team conducting industry sponsored clinical trial research and investigator-initiated trials. Consistently delivering quality research and investing in building long term relationships with industry partners has resulted in collaboration with over 20 multinational industry partners. Her research focuses on dry eye, amongst the general population and in contact lens wearers, and contact lens design and performance. Her research has contributed to the development and subsequent approval of several new dry eye therapies and contacts lens designs over the course of her career. She also supervises PhD students and Masters of Optometry research projects, is a Fellow of the British Contact Lens Association, and a member of the Editorial Board for the journal Eye and Contact Lens.
optometry, dry eye, contact lens, clinical trials. Her research focuses on dry eye, amongst the general population and in contact lens wearers, and contact lens design and performance. Her research has contributed to the development and subsequent approval of several new dry eye therapies and contacts lens designs over the course of her career.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jackie Tan-Showyin hiring PhD students at University of New South Wales?
Yes. As of 2026-09-17, Jackie Tan-Showyin's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: Supervision of Post-graduate and Honours Optometry students at UNSW. Currently supervising: Longitudinal changes in meibomian gland morphology; Effect of eyelid wipes with Manuka honey on ocular signs.
What does Jackie Tan-Showyin research?
Dr Jackie Tan-Showyin is Director of the Eye Research Group at the School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW Sydney, leading a passionate team conducting industry sponsored clinical trial research and investigator-initiated trials. Consistently delivering quality research and investing in buildin
Data last updated: 2026-09-17 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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