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Emeritus Professor Stephen Dain

Emeritus Professor Stephen Dain

Emeritus Professor
Medicine & Health
School of Optometry and Vision Science

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Colour

  • Clinical examination and psychophysics of colour vision
  • Colour metrology
  • Development of colour vision (school age and beyond)

Occupational

  • Eye and face protection
  • Visual ergonomics and the visual environment
  • Lighting
  • Occupational and practical issues of colour vision deficients
  • Physical optics and the eye

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Associate Editor, Color: Research and Application. (1985-2022)
Chair, Standards Australia Committee SF-006 Eye and Face Protection.
Member of a number of Standards Australia Committees
Assessor, National Association of Testing Authorities.
Leader of Australian delegation to ISO Committee TC94 SC6 Eye and Face Protection.
Member of several working groups of ISO Committee TC94
Convenor, ISO TC94 SC6 WG5 Sports eye protection
Convenor, ISO TC94 SC6 WG2 PG2 Physical optics methods
Drafting leader, ISO TC94 WG1 Compatibility of PPE
Leader of Australian delegation to ISO TC172 SC7 WG6 Ophthalmic Instruments and test methods

Research Groups

  • Blue light blocking lenses, effects on visual and non-visual systems
Phone
+61 (0) 414 385 622
Location
School of Optometry and Vision Science Level 2, Room 2.006A North Wing, Rupert Myers Building
  • Books | 1997
    Winder C; Dingsdag DP; Dain SJ, 1997, PREVENTION NOT REACTION: EYE SAFETY IN NSW COAL MINING INDUSTRY, Original, DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY SCIENCE, UNSW, SYDNEY
  • Book Chapters | 2015
    Boon MY; Dain SJ, 2015, 'The development of color vision and of the ability to appreciate color in picturebooks', in Kummerling-Meibauer B; Meibauer J; Nachtigaller K; Rohlfing KJ (ed.), Learning from picturebooks: perspectives from child development and literacy studies, Routledge, Great Britain, pp. 71 - 95
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Dain SJ; Ling BY, 2015, 'Colour Vision: Development and Age-Appropriate Tests', in Chen A-H; Leat SJ (ed.), Paediatric Vision Care: Current Practice and Future Challenges, McGraw-Hill Education (Asia), pp. 147 - 174,
    Book Chapters | 2015
    Dain SJ, 2015, 'The Visual Recognition of Cyanosis and the Influence of Lighting and Color Vision', in Advances in Dermatology Research, Nova Publishing
    Book Chapters | 2014
    Coroneo MT; Dain SJ, 2014, 'The Sun and Eye – Sunlight-Induced Eye Disease and Its Prevention', in Sun, Skin and Health, CSIRO PUBLISHING,
    Book Chapters | 2004
    Dain SJ, 2004, 'Managing Eye Safety', in Managing Occupational Health and Safety, edn. Original, CCH Australia, Sydney, pp. 201 - 298
    Book Chapters | 2002
    Dain SJ, 2002, 'Congenital colour vision deficiencies and their occupational consequences', in Medicine Today, edn. 4, Medicine Today Pty Ltd, Neutral Bay, NSW, pp. 42 - 48
    Book Chapters | 1989
    Dain SJ; Honson VJ, 1989, 'Selection of an Optimal Light Source for the FM 100-Hue Test', in Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series, Springer Netherlands, pp. 425 - 432,
    Book Chapters | 1989
    Dain SJ; King-Smith PE, 1989, 'Thresholds for Iso-Luminous Colors Across the Visual Field', in Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series, Springer Netherlands, pp. 561 - 572,
    Book Chapters | 1984
    Dain SJ; Duffield B, 1984, 'Spatial Summation in Dichromats', in Documenta Ophthalmologica Proceedings Series, Springer Netherlands, pp. 299 - 302,
  • Journal articles | 2024
    Bodduluri L; Dain SJ; Hameed S; Verge CF; Boon MY, 2024, 'Visual function and retinal thickness in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 107, pp. 739 - 747,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Dain SJ; Cheng BB; Roy M, 2024, 'Ultraviolet protection in eye and face protection against biological hazards', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 44, pp. 1142 - 1147,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Dain SJ; Chou BR; Fienberg RT, 2024, 'Advice to the public about safe and comfortable eclipse viewing and the 20 April 2023 eclipse', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 107, pp. 351 - 354,
    Journal articles | 2024
    Maule JJ; Maguire R; Timmis MA; Runswick OR; Wilkins L; Mann DL; Dain SJ; Bosten JM; Allen PM, 2024, 'Difficult at dusk? Illuminating the debate on cricket ball visibility', Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27, pp. 408 - 414,
    Journal articles | 2023
    Dain SJ; Hovis JK, 2023, 'Recommendations and requirements for the wavelengths in Rayleigh equation anomaloscopes', Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 40, pp. A121 - A129,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Alobaid M; Boon MY; Dain SJ, 2022, 'How practitioners say they answer the questions of patients about ultraviolet protection', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 105, pp. 642 - 648,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Dain SJ; Hovis JK; Hoskin AK, 2022, 'The specification of color limits in eye protection lenses for use when color-contingent clinical observations are made', Color Research and Application, 47, pp. 1118 - 1133,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Manandhar S; Lukman A; Dain SJ; Bridge CE; Relf M; Boon MY, 2022, 'Luminance contrast preferences of people with a vision impairment for elements in the built environment', Work, 73, pp. 1265 - 1278,
    Journal articles | 2022
    Moreland JD; Dain SJ; Cheung V; Westland S, 2022, 'A model for assessing the efficacy of colour vision aids', Optics Express, 30, pp. 27903 - 27911,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Baldasso M; Roy M; Boon M; Dain SJ, 2021, 'Effect of blue–blocking lenses on colour discrimination', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 104, pp. 56 - 61,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Chou BR; Dain SJ; Fienberg RT, 2021, 'Physical and visual evaluation of filters for direct observation of the sun and the international standard ISO 12312-2:2015', Astronomical Journal, 162, pp. 103,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Dain SJ; Bridge C; Relf M; Lukman AL; Manandhar S; Boon MY, 2021, 'Issues in specifying contrast in building elements for people with a visual disability', Work, 70, pp. 1219 - 1227,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Dain SJ; Sliney DH; Naumov A, 2021, 'Optical performance of welding curtains and existing standards', Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 18, pp. 314 - 322,
    Journal articles | 2021
    Jin I; Tao F; Ho L; Swarbrick HA; Dain SJ, 2021, 'Ultraviolet radiation transmission of soft disposable contact lenses and ISO 18369: claims and compliance', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 104, pp. 579 - 582,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dain SJ; Atchison DA; Hovis JK; Boon MY, 2020, 'Lighting for color vision examination in the era of LEDs: The FM100Hue Test', Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 37, pp. A122 - A132,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Dain SJ, 2020, 'The blue light dose from white light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other white light sources', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 40, pp. 692 - 699,
    Journal articles | 2020
    Lukman AL; Bridge C; Dain SJ; Boon MY, 2020, 'Luminance Contrast of Accessible Tactile Indicators for People With Visual Impairment', Ergonomics in Design, 28, pp. 4 - 15,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Dain S; Atchison D; Hovis J, 2019, 'Limitations and Precautions in the Use of the Farnsworth-Munsell Dichotomous D-15 Test', Optometry and Vision Science, 96, pp. 695 - 705,
    Journal articles | 2019
    Wilkins L; Mann D; Dain S; Hayward T; Allen P, 2019, 'Out with the old, in with the new: how changes in cricket helmet regulations affect the vision of batters', Journal of Sports Sciences, 37, pp. 13 - 19,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Bodduluri L; Boon MY; Ryan M; Dain SJ, 2018, 'Normative values for a tablet computer-based application to assess chromatic contrast sensitivity', Behavior Research Methods, 50, pp. 673 - 683,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Dain SJ; Huang R; Tiao A; Chou BR, 2018, 'When is protection from impact needed for the face as well as the eyes in occupational environments?', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 101, pp. 392 - 396,
    Journal articles | 2018
    Ling BY; Dain SJ, 2018, 'Development of color vision discrimination during childhood: Differences between blue–yellow, red–green, and achromatic thresholds', Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 35, pp. B35 - B42,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Bodduluri L; Boon MY; Dain SJ, 2017, 'Evaluation of tablet computers for visual function assessment', Behavior Research Methods, 49, pp. 548 - 558,
    Journal articles | 2017
    Bodduluri L; Boon MY; Ryan M; Dain SJ, 2017, 'Impact of Gamification of Vision Tests on the User Experience', Games for Health Journal, 6, pp. 229 - 236,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dain SJ; Almerdef A, 2016, 'Colorimetric evaluation of iPhone apps for colour vision tests based on the Ishihara test', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 99, pp. 264 - 273,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dain SJ; Kwan B; Wong L, 2016, 'Consistency of color representation in smart phones', Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 33, pp. A300 - A305,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dain SJ; Yuen GSC, 2016, 'The assessment of scattered light in ophthalmic materials', Color Research and Application, 41, pp. 416 - 423,
    Journal articles | 2016
    Dain SJ, 2016, 'Sports eyewear protective standards', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 99, pp. 4 - 23,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Dain SJ; Casolin A; Long J; Hilmi MR, 2015, 'Color vision and the railways: Part 1. The railway LED lantern test', Optometry and Vision Science, 92, pp. 138 - 146,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Dain SJ; Casolin A; Long J, 2015, 'Color vision and the railways: Part 2. Comparison of the CN lantern used on the Canadian Railways and Railway LED lantern tests', Optometry and Vision Science, 92, pp. 147 - 151,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Dain SJ; Casolin A; Long J, 2015, 'Color vision and the railways: Part 3. Comparison of FaLant, OPTEC 900, and railway LED lantern tests', Optometry and Vision Science, 92, pp. 152 - 156,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Hoskin AK; Dain SJ; Mackey DA, 2015, 'Severe alkali burns from beer line cleaners warrant mandatory safety guidelines', The Medical journal of Australia, 202, pp. 79
    Journal articles | 2015
    Hoskin AK; Philip S; Dain SJ; Mackey DA, 2015, 'Spectacle-related eye injuries, spectacle-impact performance and eye protection', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 98, pp. 203 - 209,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Long JA; Honson V; Katalinic P; Dain SJ, 2015, 'Re: Is screening for congenital colour vision deficiency in school students worthwhile? A review', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 98, pp. 192 - 192,
    Journal articles | 2015
    Ralph Chou B; Dain SJ; Cheng BB, 2015, 'Effect of ultraviolet exposure on impact resistance of ophthalmic lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 92, pp. 1154 - 1160,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Chu B-S; Ngo TPT; Cheng BB; Dain SJ, 2014, 'Assessment of the performance of automated focimeters in the measurement of single vision spectacle lenses', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 97, pp. 364 - 368,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Dain SJ, 2014, 'Recognition of simulated cyanosis by color-visionnormal and color-vision-deficient subjects', Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics and Image Science, and Vision, 31,
    Journal articles | 2014
    Tan H; Boon MY; Dain SJ, 2014, 'The visibility of controls and labels on electronic devices and their suitability for people with impaired vision', Work, 47, pp. 309 - 317,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Dain SJ; Cheng BB; Ngo TPT, 2013, 'Impact resistance and prescription compliance with AS/NZS 1337.6:2010', Clinical and Experimental Optometry,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Mann DL; Dain SJ, 2013, 'Serious eye injuries to cricket wicketkeepers: a call to consider protective eyewear', British Journal of Sports Medicine,
    Journal articles | 2013
    Riazi A; Boon MY; Dain SJ; Bridge C, 2013, 'Coping strategies may not be reflected by simulated performance-based measures of functional ability', Journal of Optometry, 6, pp. 101 - 108,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Dain SJ, 2012, 'Materials for occupational eye protectors', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 95, pp. 129 - 139,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Dain SJ, 2012, 'The Farnsworth Flashlight is not equivalent to the Farnsworth Lantern', Journal of the Optical Society of America A - Optics Image Science and Vision, 29, pp. A377 - A382,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Patel V; Giesebrecht S; Burton AR; Cvejic E; Lemon JA; Hadzi-Pavlovic D; Dain SJ; Lloyd AR; Vollmer-Conna US, 2012, 'Reliability revisited: Autonomic responses in the context of everyday well-being', International Journal of Cardiology,
    Journal articles | 2012
    Riazi A; Boon M; Bridge C; Dain SJ, 2012, 'Home modification guidelines as recommended by visually impaired people', Journal of Assistive Technologies, 6, pp. 270 - 284,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Casolin A; Katalinic P; Yuen G; Dain S, 2011, 'THE RAILCORP LANTERN TEST', INTERNAL MEDICINE JOURNAL, 41, pp. 28 - 28
    Journal articles | 2011
    Casolin A; Yuen GS-C; Katalinic PL; Dain SJ, 2011, 'The RailCorp Lantern test', Occupational Medicine, 61, pp. 171 - 177,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Chou B; Yuen GS-C; Dain SJ, 2011, 'Ballistic impact resistance of selected organic ophthalmic lenses', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 94, pp. 568 - 574,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Riazi A; Dain SJ; Boon M; Bridge C, 2011, 'Innovative strategies for adaptation to loss of vision', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 94, pp. 98 - 102,
    Journal articles | 2011
    Yuen GS-C; Chou B; Ngo T; Cheng B; Dain SJ, 2011, 'Prescription compliance in ophthalmic lenses', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 94, pp. 341 - 347,
    Journal articles | 2010
    Dain SJ; Ngo T; Cheng B; Hu A; Teh A; Tseng J; Vu N, 2010, 'Sunglasses, the European directive and the European standard', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 30, pp. 253 - 256
    Journal articles | 2010
    Riazi A; Boon MY; Dain SJ; Bridge C, 2010, 'Difficulties in reading small print materials on today's home appliances for people with visual impairment', i-CREATe 2010 - International Convention on Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
    Journal articles | 2010
    Yuen GS-C; Sproul AB; Dain SJ, 2010, 'Performance of energy efficient compact fluorescent lamps', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 93, pp. 66 - 76,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Boon M; Suttle CM; Henry BI; Dain SJ, 2009, 'Dynamics of chromatic visual system processing differ in complexity between children and adults', Journal of Vision, 96, pp. 1 - 17,
    Journal articles | 2009
    Dain SJ; Ling B, 2009, 'Cognitive abilities of children on a gray seriation test', Optometry and Vision Science, 86
    Journal articles | 2009
    Dain SJ; Wood J; Atchison D, 2009, 'Sunglasses, traffic signals, and color vision deficiencies', Optometry and Vision Science, 86, pp. 296 - 305,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Boon M; Henry BI; Suttle CM; Dain SJ, 2008, 'The correlation dimension: A useful objective measure of the transient visual evoked potential?', Journal of Vision, 8, pp. 1 - 21
    Journal articles | 2008
    Dain SJ; Floyd R; Elliott RT, 2008, 'Color and luminance increment thresholds in poor readers', Visual Neuroscience, 25, pp. 481 - 486,
    Journal articles | 2008
    Ling B; Dain SJ, 2008, 'Color vision in children and the Lanthony New Color Test', Visual Neuroscience, 25, pp. 441 - 444,
    Journal articles | 2007
    Boon M; Suttle CM; Dain SJ, 2007, 'Transient VEP and psycholphysical chromatic contrast thresholds in children and adults', Vision Research, 47, pp. 2124 - 2133
    Journal articles | 2007
    Dain SJ, 2007, 'Color changes in cyanosis and the significance of congenital dichromasy and lighting', Color Research and Application, 32, pp. 428 - 432,
    Journal articles | 2007
    Dain SJ, 2007, 'Know your colour vision challenges', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 90, pp. 155 - 156
    Journal articles | 2006
    Dain SJ, 2006, 'Illuminant and observer metamerism and the Hardy-Rand-Rittler color vision test editions', Visual Neuroscience, 23, pp. 685 - 694
    Journal articles | 2005
    Omar R; Dain SJ; Herse PR, 2005, 'Colour Vision Deficiency in Retinitis Pigmentosa', International Congress Series, 1282, pp. 684 - 688
    Journal articles | 2004
    Cole BL; Dain SJ, 2004, 'Guest editorials: Special issue on colour vision', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 87, pp. 203,
    Journal articles | 2004
    Cole BL; Dain SJ, 2004, 'Special Issue on Colour Vision', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 87, pp. 203 - 203
    Journal articles | 2004
    Dain SJ; Cassimaty VT; Psarakis DT, 2004, 'Differences in FM100-Hue test performance related to iris colour may be due to pupil size as well as presumed amounts of macular pigmentation', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 87, pp. 322 - 325
    Journal articles | 2004
    Dain SJ, 2004, 'Clinical Colour Vision Tests', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 87, pp. 276 - 293
    Journal articles | 2004
    Dain SJ, 2004, 'Colorimetric analysis of four editions of the Hardy-Rnad-Rittler pseudoisochromatic tests', Visual Neuroscience, 21, pp. 437 - 443
    Journal articles | 2004
    Dain SJ, 2004, 'Occupational eye protection for prescription wearers', OHS Alert, 4, pp. 1 - 2
    Journal articles | 2004
    Floyd R; Dain SJ; Elliott RT, 2004, 'Is the perception of brightness different in poor readers?', Vision Research, 44, pp. 221 - 227
    Journal articles | 2004
    Kellie A; Dain SJ; Banks P, 2004, 'Ultraviolet properties of Australian mammal urine', Journal of Comparative Physiology A - Neuroethology Sensory Neural and Behavioral Physiology, 190, pp. 429 - 435
    Journal articles | 2004
    Larter SC; Herse PR; Naduvilain TJ; Dain SJ, 2004, 'Spatial Load Factor in Prediction of Reading Performance', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 24, pp. 440 - 449
    Journal articles | 2003
    Atchison D; Pedersen C; Dain SJ; Wood J, 2003, 'Traffic Signal Color Recognition Is a Problem for Both Protan and Deutan Color-Vision Deficients', Human Factors, 45, pp. 495 - 503
    Journal articles | 2003
    Dain SJ, 2003, 'Congenital Colour Vision Deficiencies and their Occupational Consequences', Medical Progress, 2003, pp. 34 - 40
    Journal articles | 2003
    Dain SJ, 2003, 'Sunglasses and Sunglass Standards', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 86, pp. 71 - 90
    Journal articles | 2003
    Dain SJ, 2003, 'Sunglasses and sunglass standards', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 86, pp. 77 - 90,
    Journal articles | 2002
    Anstey KJ; Dain SJ; Andrews SM; Drobney J, 2002, 'Visual Abilities in Older Adults Explain Age-Differencesin Stroop and Fluid Intelligence but Not Face Recognition: Implications for the vision-Cognition Connection', Aging Neuropsychology and Cognition, 9, pp. 253 - 265
    Journal articles | 2000
    Dain SJ, 2000, 'Current issues in Eye Protection', Safety in Australia, pp. 23
    Journal articles | 2000
    Floyd RA; Dain SJ, 2000, 'Heterochromatic flicker photometry and brightness matching in poor readers and normal controls.', INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 41, pp. S435 - S435,
    Journal articles | 1999
    Dain SJ; Birch J, 1999, 'Performance of red-green colour deficient subjects on the Farnsworht Lantern (FALANT)', Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, pp. 62 - 67
    Journal articles | 1999
    Dain SJ; Hoskin AK; Winder C; Dingsdag DP, 1999, 'Assessment of fogging resistance of anti-fog personal eye protection', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 19, pp. 357 - 361
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain S, 1998, 'Coping with colour‐blindness, by Odeda Rosenthal and Robert H. Phillips', Color Research & Application, 23, pp. 186 - 187, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(sici)1520-6378(199806)23:3<186::aid-col11>3.0.co;2-c
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain S, 1998, 'Intimate and inextricable links', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 81, pp. 47 - 48,
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ; Gray S; Tran L, 1998, 'Colorimetric analysis and performance assessment of the Hahn new pseudoisochromatic colour vision test', Color Research and Application, 23, pp. 69 - 77, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1520-6378(199804)23:2<69::AID-COL3>3.0.CO;2-0
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ; Hood JW; Montano S; Arali C, 1998, 'A method for evaluating the acceptability of light sources for visual evaluation of cyanosis', Color Research and Application, pp. 4 - 17
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ; Hood JW, 1998, 'Lighting for cyanosis identification', Lighting, pp. 18 - 24
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ, 1998, 'Daylight simulators and colour vision tests', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 18, pp. 540 - 544
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ, 1998, 'Skewness and transformations of Fransworth-Munsell 100-Hue Test scores', Vision Research, 38, pp. 3473 - 3476,
    Journal articles | 1998
    Dain SJ, 1998, 'Traffic signals and Q factors', Color Research and Application, pp. 57 - 59
    Journal articles | 1998
    Floyd RA; Dain SJ; Elliott RT, 1998, 'Heterochromatic flicker photometry and brightness matching in poor readers and normal controls', PERCEPTION, 27, pp. 160 - 160,
    Journal articles | 1998
    Winder C; Dingsdag DP; Dain SJ, 1998, 'Development of training programs for eye safety in the NSW coal mining industry', Journal of Occupational Health and Safety, Australia and New Zealand, 14, pp. 599 - 606
    Journal articles | 1996
    Buttemer WA; Van Der Wielen M; Dain S; Christy M, 1996, 'Cutaneous properties of the Green and Golden Bell Frog Litoria aurea', Australian Zoologist, 30, pp. 134 - 138,
    Journal articles | 1995
    Dain SJ; Hoskin AK; Lee A; Lee J; Teoh RJ; Chan R, 1995, 'IMPACT RESISTANCE OF HIGH INDEX HARD RESIN PRESCRIPTION LENSES', Optometry and Vision Science, 72, pp. 69 - 69,
    Journal articles | 1995
    Dain SJ; Ng G, 1995, 'AGE EFFECTS IN SPATIAL CONTRAST SENSITIVITY VARY WITH TEMPORAL FACTORS IN THE STIMULUS', Optometry and Vision Science, 72, pp. 30 - 30,
    Journal articles | 1995
    Dain SJ, 1995, 'Work and the Eye', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 78, pp. 36 - 37,
    Journal articles | 1995
    Solman RT; Dain SJ; Lim H-S; May JJ, 1995, 'Reading related wavelength and spatial frequency effects in visual spatial location', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 15, pp. 125 - 132
    Journal articles | 1995
    Solman RT; Dain SJ; Lim H-S; May JJ, 1995, 'Reading related wavelength and spatial frequency effects in visual spatial location', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 15, pp. 125 - 132
    Journal articles | 1993
    Dain SJ; Hoskin AK, 1993, 'Ultraviolet protection in spectacle and sunglass lenses: claims vs performance', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 76, pp. 136 - 140,
    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 | 1993
    Dain SJ, 1993, 'Comparison of the transmittance and coloration requirements of the four national sunglass standards', Optometry and Vision Science, 70, pp. 66 - 74,
    Journal articles | 1992
    Stamp CM; Dain SJ; Curtis CT, 1992, 'The Hoya ULT‐2000 and ULT‐3000 universal light‐transmission meters:a comparison using spectrophotometric data and Australian Sunglass Standard 1067–1990.', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 75, pp. 62 - 66,
    Journal articles | 1991
    SOLMAN RT; CHO HS; DAIN SJ, 1991, 'COLOR-MEDIATED GROUPING EFFECTS IN GOOD AND DISABLED READERS', OPHTHALMIC AND PHYSIOLOGICAL OPTICS, 11, pp. 320 - 327,
    Journal articles | 1991
    Solman RT; Cho H; Daint SJ, 1991, 'Colour‐mediated grouping effects in good and disabled readers', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 11, pp. 320 - 327,
    Journal articles | 1991
    Solman RT; Dain SJ; Keech SL, 1991, 'Color-mediated contrast sensitivity in disabled readers', Optometry and Vision Science, 68, pp. 331 - 337,
    Journal articles | 1990
    Dain SJ; Adams AJ, 1990, 'Comparison of the standard and Adams desaturated D‐15 tests with congenital colour vision deficiencies', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 10, pp. 40 - 45,
    Journal articles | 1990
    Dain SJ; Rammohan KW; Benes SC; King-Smith PE, 1990, 'Chromatic, spatial, and temporal losses of sensitivity in multiple sclerosis', Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 31, pp. 548 - 558
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ; Birch J, 1988, 'Identification of polarity in FM 100-Hue plots: A comparison of methods', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 254 - 262
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ; Birch J, 1988, 'Identification of polarity in FM 100-Hue plots: A comparison of methods', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 254 - 262,
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ; Honson V; Optom B; Ang J, 1988, 'The effect of two lighting conditions on performance of the Farnsworth Lantern color vision test', Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine, 59, pp. 371 - 373
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ; McCarthy AK; Chan-Ling T, 1988, 'Symptoms in VDU operators', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 162 - 167
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ; McCarthy AK; Chan-Ling T, 1988, 'Symptoms in VDU operators', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 162 - 167,
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ, 1988, 'Pressure testing of ophthalmic safety lenses: The effects on different materials', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 585 - 590
    Journal articles | 1988
    Dain SJ, 1988, 'Pressure testing of ophthalmic safety lenses: The effects on different materials', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 585 - 590,
    Journal articles | 1988
    Honson VJ; Dain SJ, 1988, 'Performance of the standard pseudoisochromatic plate test', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 561 - 570
    Journal articles | 1988
    Honson VJ; Dain SJ, 1988, 'Performance of the standard pseudoisochromatic plate test', Optometry and Vision Science, 65, pp. 561 - 570,
    Journal articles | 1988
    Martin DK; Dain SJ, 1988, 'Postural modifications of VDU operators wearing bifocal spectacles', Applied Ergonomics, 19, pp. 293 - 300,
    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
    Birch J; Dain SJ, 1987, 'AN AVERAGING METHOD FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THE FARNSWORTH‐MUNSELL 100‐HUE TEST—II. COLOUR VISION DEFECTS ACQUIRED IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 7, pp. 281 - 291,
    Journal articles | 1987
    Dain SJ; Birch J, 1987, 'AN AVERAGING METHOD FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF THE FARNSWORTH‐MUNSELL 100‐HUE TEST—I. CONGENITAL COLOUR VISION DEFECTS', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 7, pp. 267 - 280,
    Journal articles | 1987
    Dain SJ; Saunders JE, 1987, 'F‐M 100‐HUE TOTAL ERROR SCORES HAVE DISCRETE VALUES', Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 7, pp. 325 - 326,
    Journal articles | 1987
    Honson VJ; Dain SJ, 1987, 'Analysis of the mark II edition of the city university colour vision test', Optometry and Vision Science, 64, pp. 277 - 283
    Journal articles | 1987
    Honson VJ; Dain SJ, 1987, 'Analysis of the mark II edition of the city university colour vision test', Optometry and Vision Science, 64, pp. 277 - 283,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Bruce AS; Dain SJ; Holden BA, 1986, 'Spectral transmittance of tinted hydrogel contact lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 63, pp. 941 - 947
    Journal articles | 1986
    Bruce AS; Dain SJ; Holden BA, 1986, 'Spectral transmittance of tinted hydrogel contact lenses', Optometry and Vision Science, 63, pp. 941 - 947,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Dain SJ; Adler PA; Bowes S, 1986, 'Color preferences in films for fundus photography', Optometry and Vision Science, 63, pp. 286 - 289
    Journal articles | 1986
    Dain SJ; Adler PA; Bowes S, 1986, 'Color preferences in films for fundus photography', Optometry and Vision Science, 63, pp. 286 - 289,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Honson VJ; Wong T; Dain SJ, 1986, 'Resistance of transparent plastics to surface abrasion', Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 69, pp. 27 - 30,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Sellers KL; Chioran GM; Dain SJ; Benes SC; Lubow M; Rammohan K; King-Smith PE, 1986, 'Red-green mixture thresholds in congenital and acquired color defects', Vision Research, 26, pp. 1083 - 1097,
    Journal articles | 1986
    Vasilieff A; Dain S, 1986, 'Bifocal wearing and VDU operation: A review and graphical analysis', Applied Ergonomics, 17, pp. 82 - 86,
    Journal articles | 1985
    Chioran GM; Sellers KL; Benes SC; Lubow M; Dain SJ; King-Smith PE, 1985, 'Color mixture thresholds measured on a color television - a new method for analysis, classification and diagnosis of neuro-ophthalmic disease', Documenta Ophthalmologica, 61, pp. 119 - 135,
    Journal articles | 1985
    DAIN SJ; HEARNE G; PEPPER L, 1985, 'The Performance of Toy Sunglasses and Children's Sunglasses', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 183 - 186,
    Journal articles | 1985
    DAIN SJ; MCCARTHY AK; CHAN‐LING T, 1985, 'The Role of Measurement of Oculomotor Coordination in the Assessment of Visual Display Unit Operators', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 68, pp. 71 - 76,
    Journal articles | 1985
    Dain S; Chan T; Williams L, 1985, 'Visual and ocular changes in VDU operators', Public Health, 99, pp. 275 - 287,
    Journal articles | 1984
    DAIN SJ; CHAN‐LING T, 1984, 'Evaluation of a Near Distance Chart for Use in Examining Visual Display Unit Operators', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 67, pp. 221 - 225,
    Journal articles | 1984
    DAIN SJ, 1984, 'Some Current Issues in the Mechanisms of Colour Vision: Presented as the Waterworth Memorial Lecture 52nd ANZAAS Congress, Sydney 1982.', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 67, pp. 60 - 65,
    Journal articles | 1982
    DAIN SJ; LAI GS; SADDI S; STAHL RL; SUSENO S, 1982, 'The Hoya ULT‐2000 Universal Light I Transmission Meter: An Assessment of Its Performance', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 65, pp. 37 - 41,
    Journal articles | 1981
    DAIN SJ; NASSER G; RAMSHAW P; RUSSELL GK; VERCOE GJ, 1981, 'Guide to the Transmittance Properties of Some Ophthalmic Tints', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 64, pp. 165 - 168,
    Journal articles | 1981
    Dain SJ; King-Smith PE, 1981, 'Visual thresholds in dichromats and normals; the importance of Post-receptoral processes', Vision Research, 21, pp. 573 - 580,
    Journal articles | 1979
    Dain SJ, 1979, 'Interpretation of dark adaptation data', Ophthalmic Research, 11, pp. 221 - 226,
    Journal articles | 1977
    DAIN SJ, 1977, 'A SPONTANEOUS IDIOPATHIC RETINAL HAEMORRHAGE', The Australian Journal of Optometry, 60, pp. 197 - 199,
    Journal articles | 1974
    Dain SJ, 1974, 'The Lovibond colour vision analyser.', Modern problems in ophthalmology, 13, pp. 79 - 82
  • Conference Abstracts | 2023
    Bodduluri L; Dain SJ; Hameed S; Verge CF; Boon MY, 2023, 'Visual function and retinal thickness in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus', in Clinical and Experimental Optometry,
    Conference Papers | 2014
    Lukman A; Bridge CE; Dain SJ; Boon M, 2014, 'Developing Perception-Based Criteria of Inclusive (Architectural) Design', in Caltenco H; Hedvall P; Larsson A; Rassmus-Grohn K; Rydeman B (eds.), Universal Design 2014: Three Days of Creativity and Diversity, IOS Press, Lund, pp. 109 - 118, presented at UD2014, the International Conference on Universal Design, Lund, 02 June 2014 - 04 June 2014,
    Conference Presentations | 2011
    Riazi A; Boon M; Dain SJ, 2011, 'Functional vision and visual field loss in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD)', presented at Congress of Ophthalmology, Iran
    Conference Posters | 2009
    Riazi A; Boon M; Dain SJ; Bridge C, 2009, 'Maintaining function with a diagnosis of severe macular degeneration: A case report showcasing innovative adaptive strategies', UNSW, presented at Disability Studies Conference, UNSW, 26 June 2009 - 27 June 2009
    Conference Posters | 2009
    Riazi A; Dain SJ; Boon M; Bridge C, 2009, 'Functional vision in patients with macular degeneration', Fort- Lauderdale, U.S.A., presented at 12th Annual Vision Research Conference, Mechanism of Macular Degeneration, Fort- Lauderdale, U.S.A., 01 May 2009 - 02 May 2009
    Conference Papers | 2002
    Dain SJ; Herse PR; Omar R, 2002, 'Understanding colour vision deficiency in retinitis pigmentosa', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 236 - 236, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2002), San Diego, Californa, USA, 12 December 2002 - 15 December 2002
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ; Anstey KJ; Meyerson BS; Tang J, 2001, 'Vision and Cognitive Ability Decline with Age: Does one affect the assessment of the other?', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 147, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2001), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 06 December 2001 - 10 December 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ; Hughes L, 2001, 'Colour vision demands in fire fighting', in 9th Scientific Meeting in Optometry, 9th Scientific Meeting in Optometry, pp. 215, presented at 9th Scientific Meeting in Optometry, 05 July 2001 - 07 July 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ; Hughes L, 2001, 'Survey of the Colour Vision Demands in Fire-Fighting', in International Colour Vision Society Symposium, Cambridge, UK, presented at International Colour Vision Society Symposium, Cambridge, UK, 13 July 2001 - 17 July 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ, 2001, 'Colour vision deficiency and lighting: risk factors in accurate detection of cyanosis', in Optometry and Vision Science, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA, pp. 253 - 253, presented at American Academy of Optometry (2001), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 06 December 2001 - 10 December 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ, 2001, 'Evaluation of `Colour Vision Testing Made Easy`', in International Colour Vision Society Symposium, Cambridge, UK, presented at International Colour Vision Society Symposium, Cambridge, UK, 13 July 2001 - 17 July 2001
    Conference Papers | 2001
    Dain SJ, 2001, 'Visual and Optical Factors in Quality Control of Glazing Materials', in Jorma Vitkala (ed.), 7th International Conference on Architectural and Automotive Glass, 7th International Conference on Architectural and Automotive Glass, pp. 303 - 305, presented at 7th International Conference on Architectural and Automotive Glass, 18 June 2001 - 21 June 2001
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Dingsdag DP; Winder C; Dain SJ, 1998, 'Barriers to compliance with eye protection programs in the NSW Coal mining industry', in Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference, pp. CD-ROM, presented at Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference
    Conference Papers | 1998
    Winder C; Dingsdag DP; Dain SJ, 1998, 'The use of eye protection in the coal mining industry', in Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference, Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference, pp. CD-ROM, presented at Productivity, Ergonomics and Safety Conference
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Dain SJ; Winder C; Dingsdag DP; Stanley P; Hoskin AK, 1997, 'The use of eye protection equipment in the NSW coal mining industry', in 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, Gold Coast, Qld, pp. 76, presented at 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, Gold Coast, Qld, 24 November 1997 - 27 November 1997
    Conference Papers | 1997
    Dingsdag DP; Winder C; Dain SJ, 1997, 'Barriers to compliance with eye protection programs in the NSW coal mining industry', in 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, Gold Coast, Qld, pp. 80, presented at 33rd Ergonomics Society of Australia conference, Gold Coast, Qld, 24 November 1997 - 27 November 1997
    Conference Papers | 1993
    Moreland JD; Dain SJ, 1993, 'Macular pigment contributes to variance in 100-hue tests', in International Reserach Group on Colour Vision Deficiencies, International Reserach Group on Colour Vision Deficiencies, Tubingen, Germany, presented at International Reserach Group on Colour Vision Deficiencies, Tubingen, Germany
    Conference Papers | 1991
    DAIN SJ; HONSON VJ; CURTIS CT, 1991, 'SUITABILITY OF FLUORESCENT TUBE LIGHT-SOURCES FOR THE ISHIHARA TEST AS DETERMINED BY COLORIMETRIC METHODS', in Drum B (ed.), COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES XI, KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY, pp. 327 - 333, presented at 11th Symposium of the International-Research-Group-on-Colour-Vision-Deficiencies, AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY, 20 June 1991 - 23 June 1991,
    Conference Papers | 1991
    DAIN SJ, 1991, 'CHARACTERISTICS OF RANDOM ARRANGEMENTS OF THE FARNSWORTH PANEL D-15 TEST', in Drum B (ed.), COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES XI, KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY, pp. 321 - 325, presented at 11th Symposium of the International-Research-Group-on-Colour-Vision-Deficiencies, AUSTRALIA, SYDNEY, 20 June 1991 - 23 June 1991,
    Conference Papers | 1990
    DAIN SJ; RILEY JM; STEER A, 1990, 'THE EFFECT OF COLOR-VISION TEST DESIGN ON THE TRITAN DEFECT OBSERVED WITH SHORT DURATION STIMULI', in OHTA Y (ed.), COLOR VISION DEFICIENCIES, KUGLER PUBLICATIONS BV, JAPAN, TOKYO, pp. 205 - 211, presented at SYMP ON COLOR VISION DEFICIENCIES, JAPAN, TOKYO, 26 March 1990 - 28 March 1990,
    Conference Papers | 1989
    DAIN SJ; ADAMS AJ, 1989, 'EVALUATION OF THE ADAMS DESATURATED D-15 TEST WITH CONGENITAL COLOR-VISION DEFECTS', in DRUM B; MORELAND JD; SORRA A (eds.), COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES X, KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, ITALY, CAGLIARI, pp. 125 - 133, presented at 10TH SYMP OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP ON COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES, ITALY, CAGLIARI, 25 June 1989 - 28 June 1989,
    Conference Papers | 1989
    DAIN SJ; SCASE MO; FOSTER DH, 1989, 'AN ASSESSMENT OF THE MESOPIZATION MODEL OF BLUE-YELLOW COLOR-VISION DEFECTS', in DRUM B; MORELAND JD; SORRA A (eds.), COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES X, KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, ITALY, CAGLIARI, pp. 187 - 197, presented at 10TH SYMP OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP ON COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES, ITALY, CAGLIARI, 25 June 1989 - 28 June 1989,
    Conference Papers | 1989
    HONSON VJ; DAIN SJ, 1989, 'THE EFFECTS OF SIZE AND ANALYSIS METHOD ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE FARNSWORTH-MUNSELL D-15 TEST', in DRUM B; MORELAND JD; SORRA A (eds.), COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES X, KLUWER ACADEMIC PUBL, ITALY, CAGLIARI, pp. 29 - 36, presented at 10TH SYMP OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GROUP ON COLOUR VISION DEFICIENCIES, ITALY, CAGLIARI, 25 June 1989 - 28 June 1989,

Lederer Award for excellence in Optometry, Optometry Australia (NSW&ACT) (2018)

Emeritus Fellow, American Academy of Optometry. (2019)

Honorary Life Member, International Colour Vision Society. 

Honorary Life Member, Colour Society of Australia (2011)

Life Fellow, College of Optometrists (2017)

Meritorious Contribution Award (National), Standards Australia. (2013)

Certificate of Appreciation 30+ years of service, Standards Australia. (2024) (actually 47 years)

Award for Excellence, National Association of Testing Authorities  (2007)