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Research

One of the prime aims of the College is the advancement for the public benefit of the study of and research into optometry, optics, vision science and related subjects and the publication of the results.

We encourage and support appropriate research in these areas through our Research Strategy, which includes Basic and Translational research at a variety of levels within universities, funding and support to allow College members to undertake practice-based research and specific research projects commissioned by the College to add to the optometric evidence base.

The Research Strategy has four major streams. Click on one of the streams below to find out more.

Applied Research - iPRO

Interested in carrying out some practice-based research but not sure where to start?
Basic and Translational Research

The College continues to deliver and develop a range of awards and prizes.
Funding

The College is most grateful to those individuals and groups who continue to make donations to the Research Fund.
Commissioned Research

Identifying and commissioning research projects in order to build a scientific evidence base to inform and influence College and national policies.