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Biography

Tim Fricke is a public health optometrist, researcher & international development practitioner. He has held clinical, teaching, research, management & leadership roles in private, public, community health, hospital & refugee camp settings. He has extensive paediatric clinical experience, supervised post-graduate research in paediatric eye care and health economics, taught undergraduate & post-graduate eye care courses, & provided continuing professional development across Australia & internationally. He has researched vision development, epidemiology, quality of life & access to eye care, & co-authored 2 book chapters & >50 peer-reviewed journal articles. He has assisted the development of local systems & skills for providing primary & specialised eye care in Australia, Tanzania, Burundi, Vietnam, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and elsewhere. He is currently Director of Research and Education at the Australian College of Optometry and an honorary senior fellow at the University of Melbourne.

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Employment (5)

Australian College of Optometry: Melbourne, Victoria, AU

2023-08-16 to present | Director of Research and Education
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MinneMerri Consultants: Melbourne, Vic, AU

2013-01-10 to 2023-08-15 | Principal
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Brien Holden Vision Institute: Sydney, New South Wales, AU

2020-05-01 to 2021-04-30 | Executive Director
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Brien Holden Foundation: Sydney, NSW, AU

2019-09-20 to 2021-04-30 | Acting Director
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Australian College of Optometry: Carlton, VIC, AU

2011-01-02 to 2013-01-01 | Director (Clinical Services)
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Education and qualifications (3)

RMIT University: Melbourne, AU

2008-03-01 to 2010-12-01 | Grad Dip Int Dev
Education
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University of Melbourne: Melbourne, AU

1994-03-01 to 1996-05-31 | MSc (Optometry and Vision Sciences)
Education
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University of Melbourne: VIC, VIC, AU

1990-02-01 to 1993-12-24 (Optometry and Vision Sciences)
Qualification
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Works (50 of 62)

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BCLA CLEAR Presbyopia: Epidemiology and impact

Contact Lens and Anterior Eye
2024-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1367-0484
Contributors: Maria Markoulli; Timothy R Fricke; Anitha Arvind; Kevin D. Frick; Kerryn M Hart; Mahesh R Joshi; Himal Kandel; Antonio Filipe Macedo; Dimitra Makrynioti; Neil Retallic et al.
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Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by Uncorrected Refractive Error: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2020

Eye
2024-08 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 0950-222X
Part of ISSN: 1476-5454
Contributors: Vision Loss Expert Group of the Global Burden of Disease Study; Julie-Anne Little; Nathan G. Congdon; Serge Resnikoff; Tasanee Braithwaite; Janet Leasher; Kovin Naidoo; Tim Fricke; Ian Tapply; Arthur G. Fernandes et al.
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The Australian Eye and Ear Health Survey (AEEHS): Study protocol for a population-based cross-sectional study

PLOS ONE
2024-05-31 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1932-6203
Contributors: Richard; Oonagh Macken; Paul Mitchell; Gerald Liew; Lisa Keay; Colina Waddell; Eleanor Yang; Vu Do; Tim Fricke; John Newall et al.
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Use of the CONSIDER statement by eye health researchers when conducting and reporting research involving Indigenous peoples: an online survey

Eye
2024-01-09 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1476-5454
Contributors: Isaac Samuels; Lisa Hamm; Juan Carlos Silva; Benoit Tousignant; João M. Furtado; Lucy Goodman; Renata Watene; Jaki Adams; Indigenous Eye Health Research Consortium; Aryati Yashadhana et al.
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Does vision therapy for visual information processing improve academic performance? A randomised clinical trial

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
2023-11 | Journal article
Contributors: Timothy R. Fricke; Andrew B. Metha; Dianne P. Anderson; Amanda K. Lea; Andrew J. Anderson
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Establishing a method to estimate the effect of antimyopia management options on lifetime cost of myopia

British Journal of Ophthalmology
2023-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Tim R Fricke; Padmaja Sankaridurg; Thomas Naduvilath; Serge Resnikoff; Nina Tahhan; Mingguang He; Kevin D Frick
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Improving population‐level refractive error monitoring via mixture distributions

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
2023-05 | Journal article
Contributors: Timothy R. Fricke; Lisa Keay; Serge Resnikoff; Nina Tahhan; Ornella Koumbo; Prakash Paudel; Lauren N. Ayton; Alexis Ceecee Britten‐Jones; Suhyun Kweon; Josephine C. H. Li et al.
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IMI—Global Trends in Myopia Management Attitudes and Strategies in Clinical Practice—2022 Update

Investigative Opthalmology & Visual Science
2023-05-04 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1552-5783
Contributors: James S. Wolffsohn; Yasmin Whayeb; Nicola S. Logan; Rebecca Weng; the International Myopia Institute Ambassador Group*
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Effective refractive error coverage in adults aged 50 years and older: estimates from population-based surveys in 61 countries

The Lancet Global Health
2022-12 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2214-109X
Contributors: Rupert Richard Alexander Bourne; Maria Vittoria Cicinelli; Tabassom Sedighi; Ian H Tapply; Ian McCormick; Jost B Jonas; Nathan G Congdon; Jacqueline Ramke; Kovin S Naidoo; Timothy R Fricke et al.
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Prevalence and related factors of myopic retinopathy – a hospital-based cross-section study in Vietnam

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
2022-02-20 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 1444-0938
Contributors: Hien Thu Thi Nguyen; Tung Thanh Hoang; Chau Minh Pham; Thao Manh Nguyen; Trung M Dang; Timothy R Fricke
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IMI impact of myopia

Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85105004363

Part of ISSN: 15525783 01460404
Contributors: Sankaridurg, P.; Tahhan, N.; Kandel, H.; Naduvilath, T.; Zou, H.; Frick, K.D.; Marmamula, S.; Friedman, D.S.; Lamoureux, E.; Keeffe, J. et al.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Indicators for Assessing the Quality of Refractive Error Care

Optometry and vision science : official publication of the American Academy of Optometry
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85099331795

Part of ISSN: 15389235
Contributors: Lee, L.; Burnett, A.M.; D'Esposito, F.; Fricke, T.; Nguyen, L.T.; Vuong, D.A.; Nguyen, H.T.T.; Yu, M.; Nguyen, N.V.M.; Huynh, L.P. et al.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Lessons learned from a subsidised spectacles scheme aiming to improve eye health in Aboriginal people in Victoria, Australia

Australian Health Review
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85096114220

Part of ISSN: 14498944 01565788
Contributors: Fricke, T.R.; Brand, C.; Lovett, L.; Turner, N.W.; Anjou, M.D.; Bentley, S.A.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Parents' willingness to pay for children's spectacles in Cambodia

BMJ Open Ophthalmology
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85101768631

Part of ISSN: 23973269
Contributors: Burnett, A.; Paudel, P.; Massie, J.; Kong, N.; Kunthea, E.; Thomas, V.; Fricke, T.R.; Lee, L.
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Advocacy to reduce the risk of myopia

Community Eye Health Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071253612

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Fricke, T.; Morjaria, P.; Yasmin, S.; Sankaridurg, P.
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Myopia: A growing epidemic

Community Eye Health Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071272209

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Flanagan, J.; Fricke, T.; Morjaria, P.; Yasmin, S.
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Optical interventions to slow the progression of myopia

Community Eye Health Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071256233

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Fricke, T.; Tilia, D.; Tran, M.A.; Hurairah, H.
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Pharmacological interventions in myopia management

Community Eye Health Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071278016

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Fricke, T.; Hurairah, H.; Huang, Y.; Ho, S.M.
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Who is at risk of myopia?

Community Eye Health Journal
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071237059

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Fricke, T.; Morjaria, P.; Sankaridurg, P.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Potential Lost Productivity Resulting from the Global Burden of Myopia

Ophthalmology
2019-03 | Journal article
Contributors: Kovin S. Naidoo; Timothy R. Fricke; Kevin D. Frick; Monica Jong; Thomas J. Naduvilath; Serge Resnikoff; Padmaja Sankaridurg
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Global Prevalence of Presbyopia and Vision Impairment from Uncorrected Presbyopia

Ophthalmology
2018-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Timothy R. Fricke; Nina Tahhan; Serge Resnikoff; Eric Papas; Anthea Burnett; Suit May Ho; Thomas Naduvilath; Kovin S. Naidoo
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Global prevalence of visual impairment associated with myopic macular degeneration and temporal trends from 2000 through 2050: systematic review, meta-analysis and modelling.

The British journal of ophthalmology
2018-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Fricke TR; Jong M; Naidoo KS; Sankaridurg P; Naduvilath TJ; Ho SM; Wong TY; Resnikoff S
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Ophthalmology
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85013058549

Part of ISSN: 15494713 01616420
Contributors: Naidoo, K.S.; Fricke, T.R.; Wilson, D.A.; Jong, M.; Sankaridurg, P.; Wong, T.Y.; Naduvilath, T.J.; Resnikoff, S.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Global Prevalence of Myopia and High Myopia and Temporal Trends from 2000 through 2050

Ophthalmology
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84963943910

Part of ISSN: 15494713 01616420
Contributors: Holden, B.A.; Fricke, T.R.; Wilson, D.A.; Jong, M.; Naidoo, K.S.; Sankaridurg, P.; Wong, T.Y.; Naduvilath, T.J.; Resnikoff, S.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Breaking down barriers to eye care for Indigenous people: A new scheme for delivery of eye care in Victoria

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84941961790

Part of ISSN: 14440938 08164622
Contributors: Napper, G.; Fricke, T.; Anjou, M.D.; Jackson, A.J.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Myopia: A growing global problem with sight-threatening complications

Community Eye Health Journal
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84983099471

Part of ISSN: 09536833
Contributors: Holden, B.A.; Wilson, D.A.; Jong, M.; Sankaridurg, P.; Fricke, T.R.; Smith, E.L.; Resnikoff, S.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Nearly 1 billion myopes at risk of myopia-related sight-threatening conditions by 2050 - time to act now

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84954451011

Part of ISSN: 14440938 08164622
Contributors: Holden, B.A.; Jong, M.; Davis, S.; Wilson, D.; Fricke, T.; Resnikoff, S.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Papua New Guinea vision-specific quality of life questionnaire: A new patient-reported outcome instrument to assess the impact of impaired vision

Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84928602127

Part of ISSN: 14429071 14426404
Contributors: Paudel, P.; Khadka, J.; Burnett, A.; Hani, Y.; Naduvilath, T.; Fricke, T.R.
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Perceptions of Eye Health and Eye Health Services among Adults Attending Outreach Eye Care Clinics in Papua New Guinea

Ophthalmic Epidemiology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84951269228

Part of ISSN: 17445086 09286586
Contributors: Burnett, A.; Yu, M.; Paudel, P.; Naduvilath, T.; Fricke, T.R.; Hani, Y.; Garap, J.
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The challenges of providing eye care for adults with intellectual disabilities

Clinical and Experimental Optometry
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84941959057

Part of ISSN: 14440938 08164622
Contributors: Li, J.C.; Wong, K.; Park, A.S.; Fricke, T.R.; Jackson, A.J.
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Towards better estimates of uncorrected presbyopia

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84943147513

Part of ISSN: 15640604 00429686
Contributors: Holden, B.A.; Tahhan, N.; Jong, M.; Wilson, D.A.; Fricke, T.R.; Bourne, R.; Resnikoff, S.
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Utility and uncorrected refractive error

Ophthalmology
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84883810432

Part of ISSN: 01616420 15494713
Contributors: Tahhan, N.; Papas, E.; Fricke, T.R.; Frick, K.D.; Holden, B.A.
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Utility values and uncorrected refractive error in Australia

2012-09-18 | Conference paper | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Vision services utilization and need in Papua New Guinea

2012-09-17 | Conference paper | Author
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Demographics: Vision Impairment due to uncorrected presbyopia.

2012-06 | Book | Author
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Building an eye care program with Aboriginal communities in Victoria – a partnership approach

2012-05-24 | Conference paper | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Uncorrected refractive error halfway to 2020

2011-03 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Environment policy development and Eye Care NGOs – the ICEE experience

2010-09-22 | Conference paper | Author
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Eye Care programs gain through maximizing the value of volunteer contributions

2010-09-22 | Conference paper | Author
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The elusive causative link between vision and learning

2010-09-22 | Conference paper | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Potential lost productivity resulting from the global burden of uncorrected refractive error

Bulletin of the World Health Organization
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-67649232616

Part of ISSN: 00429686 15640604
Contributors: Smith, T.S.T.; Frick, K.D.; Holden, B.A.; Fricke, T.R.; Naidoo, K.S.
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Correction of Refractive Error - Sustainability of Available Models

2009-01-16 | Conference paper | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Global vision impairment due to uncorrected presbyopia

Archives of Ophthalmology
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-58149232746

Part of ISSN: 00039950 15383601
Contributors: Holden, B.A.; Fricke, T.R.; Ho, S.M.; Wong, R.; Schlenther, G.; Cronjé, S.; Burnett, A.; Papas, E.; Naidoo, K.S.; Frick, K.D.
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TR Fricke via Scopus - Elsevier

Potential lost productivity resulting from the global burden of uncorrected refractive error

2008 | Journal article | Author
Contributors: TR Fricke
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Global vision impairment due to uncorrected presbyopia

2008-12 | Journal article | Author
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Efficacy of treatment for visual information processing dysfunction and its effect on educational performance

2005-05 | Standards or policy | Author
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Primary eyecare education in the developing countries of Africa

2002-12 | Conference paper | Author
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Non-stereoscopic cues in the Random-Dot E stereotest

1997 | Journal article | Author
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Non-stereoscopic cues in the Random-Dot E stereotest: Results for adult observers

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
1997 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0031105967

Part of ISSN: 02755408
Contributors: Fricke, T.; Siderov, J.
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Stereopsis, stereotests and their relation to vision screening and clinical practice

1997 | Journal article | Author
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Peer review (9 reviews for 7 publications/grants)

Review activity for BMJ open ophthalmology. (1)
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