Commissioned projects represent the most recent part of the College’s Research Strategy. The aim of this strand is to identify and commission research projects in order to build a scientific evidence base to inform and influence College and national policies on all aspects of optometry.
Commissioned research that is able to both extend the evidence base for optometric practice and demonstrate the potential impact of optometry as a healthcare profession is vital to the profession’s ability to challenge accepted attitudes and to position the profession to take advantage of and proactively create future opportunities.
This work began with two Phase 1 projects in 2010 and has now moved into Phase 2, with four new projects commissioned in 2011.
Phase 1 Projects
The icons below provide more information about the two projects that formed Phase 1.
Phase 2 Projects
Four projects have been commissioned as part of Phase 2:
More information about each of these projects will appear here soon.
A comprehensive review of how eye care (optometric and ophthalmological) is organised across the UK
A survey of the optometric profession to gather a clear picture of its current form