Professor Kathryn Saunders is a senior academic at Ulster University with a special interest in children's eye care. She has published over 90 peer reviewed scientific papers whose topics centre on the development of visual function both in the typically developing visual system and in the presence of neurological impairment. She is passionate about evidence-based eyecare and equality of access to eyecare services.

Kathryn has conducted several long-term studies of typical and atypical visual development in children with, and without, learning disability. In addition to academic and research work, Kathryn delivers a teaching clinic at the University, where she regularly provides eye care for the pre-school children and those with special needs. Kathryn is a Fellow of the UK College of Optometrists