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Associate Professor David Pye

Associate Professor David Pye

Associate Professor
Medicine & Health
School of Optometry and Vision Science

About Me:

Biography:

David Pye obtained his Bachelor and Master of Optometry degrees from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and is a Fellow of the Contact Lens Society of Australia. After graduation he worked in clinical practice, as a Tutor in the then Department of Optometry at UNSW, in research, in contact lens manufacturing and as a clinical supervisor in the Department. In 1983 he became the Clinic Director and Contact Lens Lecturer in the School of Optometry at UNSW and was Clinic Director for over 25 years. He was an optometrist at the Sydney Olympics, has been with the Eye Team to Bourke and been involved in the eyecare of patients with diabetes. He was involved in the establishment of the Centre for Eye Health (CFEH) at UNSW and was Deputy Director from 2009 until 2012 when he retired. He has published 50 papers, articles or book chapters, supervised over 80 final year research projects, co-supervised 6 PhD students, presented at many international and national conferences and is a reviewer for 22 journals. Associate Professor Pye holds a visiting appointment in the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW as an Honorary Associate Professor, and lectures in the VISN1221 and contact lens courses, is a clinic supervisor in the Advanced Contact Lens Clinic in the Optometry Clinic, is the Preceptorship co-ordinator for years 4 and 5 and is the course authority for  OPTM7301 . His current research areas include the measurement of intraocular pressure, corneal biomechanics, keratoconus, corneal topography, contact lenses and ocular imaging.

Research Interests:

  • Corneal biomechanics
  • Diabetes and diabetic retinopathy
  • Keratoconus
  • Measurement of intraocular pressure
  • Ocular biomechanics
  • Ocular imaging
  • Public Health
  • Tonometry
  • Contact lenses
  • Corneal topography

Teaching and Outreach:

  • Masters of Optometry Programme Director
  • Coordinator, Preceptorship Programme Year 4
  • Coordinator, Preceptorship Programme Year 5
  • OPTM7301 Advanced Clinical Optometry Course Authority
  • School of Optometry and Vision Science Grievance Officer

Other Professional Activities:

  • The Association for Vision and Research in Ophthalmology
  • Australian Diabetes Educators Association
  • Diabetes Australia
  • Genetic Eye Foundation
  • Glaucoma Australia
  • Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
  • International Association of Contact Lens Educators
  • Macular Degeneration Foundation
  • National Vision Research Institute
  • Optometric Vision Research Foundation
  • Optometrists Association Australia


Additionally:

  • President, Optometry Council of NSW
  • Member of Executive, Optometric Vision Research Foundation
  • Board Member, VisionCare NSW
  • Examiner, The Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand
  • Standards Association Australia Committee member, MS/24 Spectacle Lenses and MS/63 Contact Lenses
  • OA (NSW) subcommittee member, diabetes, public health
  • Justice of the Peace
Phone
+61 2 9385 9231
  • Book Chapters | 2008
    Pye DC, 2008, 'New Thoughts on Tonometry and Intraocular Pressure', in Fingeret M (ed.), Review of Optometry, Review of Optometry, USA, pp. 5 - 6
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Garway-Heath T; Pye DC, 2007, 'Measurement of Intraocular Pressure', in Intraocular Presure: Consensus Series 4, Kugler Publications, The Netherlands, pp. 17 - 54
    Book Chapters | 2007
    Pye DC, 2007, 'New thoughts on tonometry and intraocular pressure', in Fingeret M (ed.), The Glaucoma Handbook/Optometric Glaucoma Society, Review of Optometry, US, pp. 5 - 6
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Gyawali R; Toomey M; Stapleton F; Ho KC; Keay L; Pye DC; Katalinic P; Liew G; Hsing YI; Ramke J; Gentle A; Webber AL; Schmid KL; Bentley S; Hibbert P; Wiles L; Jalbert I, 2024, 'Clinical indicators for diabetic eyecare delivered by optometrists in Australia: a Delphi study', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 107, pp. 571 - 580,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Pye DC, 2020, 'A clinical method for estimating the modulus of elasticity of the human cornea in vivo', PLoS ONE, 15,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Balasubramanian SA; Pye DC; Willcox MDP, 2013, 'Effects of eye rubbing on the levels of protease, protease activity and cytokines in tears: Relevance in keratoconus', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 96, pp. 214 - 218,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Balasubramanian SA; Wasinger VC; Pye DC; Willcox MDP, 2013, 'Preliminary identifcation of differentially expressed tear proteins in keratoconus', Molecular Vision, 19, pp. 2124 - 2134
    Journal articles | 2013
    Elsheikh A; Gunvant P; Jones SW; Pye D; Garway-Heath D, 2013, 'Correction factors for Goldmann tonometry', Journal of Glaucoma, 22, pp. 156 - 163,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Balasubramanian S; Pye DC; Willcox MDP, 2012, 'Levels of lactoferrin, secretory IgA and serum albumin in the tear film of people with keratoconus', Experimental Eye Research, 96, pp. 132 - 137,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Lau W; Pye DC, 2012, 'Associations between diurnal changes in goldmann tonometry, corneal geometry, and ocular response analyzer parameters', Cornea, 31, pp. 639 - 644,
    Journal articles | 2011
    BALASUBRAMANIAN S; PYE D; WILLCOX M, 2011, 'Proteases and Proteolysis in the tears of people with Keratoconus', Acta Ophthalmologica, 89,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Balasubramanian S; Pye D; Willcox M, 2011, 'PROTEASES AND PROTEOLYSIS IN THE TEARS OF PEOPLE WITH KERATOCONUS', CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL OPHTHALMOLOGY, 39, pp. 75 - 75,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Lau W; Pye DC, 2011, 'A clinical description of ocular response analyzer measurements', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52, pp. 2911 - 2916,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Pye DC; Lau W, 2011, 'Changes in corneal biomechanics and applanation tonometry with induced corneal swelling', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 52, pp. 3207 - 3214,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Hamilton KE; Pye DC; Kao L; Pham N; Nguyen TA, 2008, 'The effect of corneal edema on dynamic contour and Goldmann tonometry', Optometry and Vision Science, 85, pp. 451 - 456
    Journal articles | 2008
    Hamilton KE; Pye DC, 2008, 'Young`s modulus in normal corners and the effect on applanation tonometry', Optometry and Vision Science, 85, pp. 445 - 450
    Journal articles | 2008
    Whatham A; Pye DC, 2008, 'Imaging into the future of optometric practice', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 91, pp. 501 - 503
    Journal articles | 2007
    Elsheikh A; Wang D; Brown MA; Rama P; Campanelli M; Pye DC, 2007, 'Assessment of Corneal Biomechanical Properties and their Variation with Age', Current Eye Research, 32, pp. 11 - 19
    Journal articles | 2007
    Elsheikh A; Wang D; Pye D, 2007, 'Determination of the modulus of elasticity of the human cornea', Journal of Refractive Surgery, 23, pp. 808 - 818,
    Journal articles | 2007
    Elsheikh A; Wang D; Pye DC, 2007, 'Determination of the Modulus of Elasticity of the Human Cornea', Journal of Refractive Surgery, 23, pp. 809 - 818
    Journal articles | 2007
    Hamilton KE; Pye DC; Aggarwala S; Evian S; Khosla J; Perera R, 2007, 'Diurnal variation of central corneal thickness and Goldmann applanation tonometry estimates of intraocular pressure', Journal of Glaucoma, 16, pp. 29 - 35
    Journal articles | 2007
    Hamilton KE; Pye DC; Hali A; Lin C; Kam P; Ngyuen T, 2007, 'The effect of contact lens induced corneal edema on Goldmann applanation tonometry measurements', Journal of Glaucoma, 16, pp. 153 - 158
    Journal articles | 2007
    Hamilton KE; Pye DC; Hua S; Yu F; Chung J; Hou QF, 2007, 'The effect of contact lens induced oedema on the accuracy of Goldmann tonometry in a mature population', British Journal of Ophthalmology, 91, pp. 1636 - 1638
    Journal articles | 1999
    Herse PR; Pye DC; Nguyen HQ; Vuong L; Pham QT, 1999, 'Conversion factor for comparison of data from the Humphrey and Medmont automated perimeters', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, pp. 11 - 13
    Journal articles | 1999
    Pye DC; Orssengo GJ, 1999, 'Determination of the true intraocular pressure and modulus of elasticity of the human cornea in vivo', Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, pp. 551 - 572
    Journal articles | 1997
    Orssengo GJ; Pye DC; Ho A, 1997, 'Analysis of the colleting method of producing spherical surfaces in contact lens blanks using finite element and experimental methods', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 20, pp. 41 - 48
    Journal articles | 1997
    Orssengo GJ; Pye DC; Ho A, 1997, 'Analysis of the crimping method of producing toric surfaces in contact lens blanks using finite element and experimental methods', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 20, pp. 49 - 55,
    Journal articles | 1997
    Orssengo GJ; Pye DC; Ho A, 1997, 'Variation in optic zone radii of a contact lens during manufacturing and the effects of temperature on this variation', Contact Lens and Anterior Eye, 20, pp. 143 - 151
    Journal articles | 1997
    Pye DC, 1997, 'Large diameter RGP lenses', Overseas trend on our doorstep, pp. 40 - 40
    Journal articles | 1993
    Dain SJ; Pye DC; Bogaert N; Cooper SJ; Klaunxer PM; Nicolson A, 1993, 'Transmittance characteristics of tinted hydrogel contact lenses intended to change iris colour', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 76, pp. 74 - 79,
    Journal articles | 1993
    Dain SJ; Pye DC; Bogaert N; Cooper SJ; Klaunzer PM; Nicolson A, 1993, 'Combined colour effects of tinted hydrogel contact lenses, sunglasses and tinted automotive windscreens', Road and Transport Research, 2, pp. 74 - 82
    Journal articles | 1993
    Dain SJ; Pye DC, 1993, 'Identification of rigid gas permeable contact lens materials by means of ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry', Optometry and Vision Science, 70, pp. 517 - 521,
    Journal articles | 1988
    Pye DC; Dain SJ, 1988, 'The X‐Chrom lens: a case study', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 71, pp. 91 - 93,
    Journal articles | 1987
    Pye DC, 1987, 'Current Australian attitudes to contact lens extended wear', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 70, pp. 85 - 90,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Pye DC; Collin HB, 1986, 'Glaucoma occurring in pseudoexfoliation syndrome', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 69, pp. 129 - 130,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Pye DC; Lin GCI; Nhieu T, 1986, 'Computer‐aided design of hydrophilic contact lenses', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 69, pp. 93 - 97,
    Journal articles | 1985
    PYE DC, 1985, 'Patterns of Practice in Australian Optometry Part I — The Survey and the Data', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 195 - 206,
    Journal articles | 1985
    SWARBRICK H; PYE D; HOLDEN BA, 1985, 'Current Australian Contact Lens Practice', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 2 - 7,
    Journal articles | 1985
    WESTBROOK AM; PYE DC, 1985, 'Patterns of Practice in Australian Optometry Part II — Patient age influences the procedures used in optometric examination', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 207 - 213,
    Journal articles | 1985
    WESTBROOK AM; PYE DC, 1985, 'Patterns of Practice in Australian Optometry Part III — The influence of education, age, location of practice, and nationality on optometrists' work practices', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 214 - 226,
    Journal articles | 1980
    ZANTOS SG; HOLDEN BA; PYE DC, 1980, 'A Guide to Ocular Photography with the Nikon Photo Slitlamp', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 63, pp. 26 - 32,
    Journal articles | 1979
    Vaegan ; Pye D, 1979, 'Independence of convergence and divergence: norms, age trends, and potentiation in mechanized prism vergence tests.', American Journal of Optometry and Physiological Optics, 56, pp. 143 - 152
    Journal articles | 1979
    Vaegan V; Pye D, 1979, 'Independence of convergence and divergence: Norms, age trends, and potentiation in mechanized prism vergence tests', Optometry and Vision Science, 56, pp. 143 - 152,
    Journal articles | 1976
    Amigo G; Mccarthy A; Pye D, 1976, 'Visual Characteristics of an Underprivileged Croup of Australian Children', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 59, pp. 188 - 197,
  • Conference Papers | 2022
    Gyawali R; Toomey M; Stapleton F; Ho KC; Keay L; Gentle A; Webber AL; Pye DC; Liew G; Hsing YI; Ramke J; Schmid KL; Katalinic P; Bentley S; Jalbert I, 2022, 'Clinical indicators for assessment of optometric diabetic eyecare in Australia', in INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, ASSOC RESEARCH VISION OPHTHALMOLOGY INC,
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Payk M; Park K; Zingle C; Pye DC; Heard K, 2002, 'Your last check-up was when...? A snapshot of the services 18-25 year olds with diabetes are accessing', in Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia, Australia, pp. 80 - 80, presented at Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Annual Scientific meeting (RACS 2002), Adelaide, Sth Aust, 25 September 2002 - 27 September 2002
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Pye DC, 1997, 'A method for determining Young`s modulus of the in vivo human cornea', in Clinical and Experimental Optometry, John Wiley & Sons, Hoboken, NJ, pp. 239, presented at 7th Scientific Meeting, No details