Dr Thomas Naduvilath

Dr. Thomas Naduvilath is an adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science (SOVS), UNSW and manager of Information Sciences the Brien Holden Vision Institute. He has more than 20 years of experience in biostatistics and epidemiology, particularly in the area of optometry and ophthalmology. 

Thomas was awarded a PhD from University of Newcastle, Australia in 2003 for his work in clinical epidemiology and biostatistical modelling of corneal infiltrative events associated with contact lens wear. Prior to his PhD, he worked as a biostatistician at the LV Prasad Eye Institute, India. Currently at the Brien Holden Vision Institute, his work focusses on statistical modelling of myopia in children and young adults. He has contributed significantly to design and analysis of large population based studies such as Andhra Pradesh Eye Disease study, National contact lens penetrance study in Australia and NZ, several myopia progression trials in China and cross sectional surveys in south-east Asia. He is currently co-investigator of myopia multi-ethnic study in children across four countries. He has co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed publications in the optometry and ophthalmology fields. Beyond statistical analysis, he designed and managed the development of a comprehensive data management system for optometry research, which is currently used in Australia, China, Vietnam and India and co-supervises multiple PhD candidates.