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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 ophthalmic optics and related subjects and the publication of the results. It encourages and supports appropriate research in those areas through its Research Fund, which funds a PhD bursary at each of the Universities in the UK offering degrees in optometry. In recent years the College’s Research Fund has supported summer scholarships, travel bursaries and some practice-based research.

The College has four Research Themes. Click on one of the themes 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.