College research projects help to build a scientific evidence base that informs and influences College and national policies.
This sets out how the College will approach research over the next few years and the key challenges it may face.
Find out about the range of financial and practical support we offer College members undertaking research.
These awards recognise and celebrate the considerable achievements of our members involved in optometric research.
The College’s Research Excellence Awards recognise achievements in optometric research, and the way in which they enrich the whole profession.
The clinical figures that count.
Optometry in Practice (OiP), the College’s quarterly CPD journal, covers the latest research, analysis and opinion from your profession, and provides up to 4 CPD points.
The College of Optometrists’ research journal, OPO, has been the world’s top ranked optometry since 2014.
Eye health issues that are making the news.
A glance at what’s happening in the world of technology.
We speak to Professor Bruce Evans FCOptom, Life Fellow of the College, about turning research interests into practical patient solutions.
Artificial intelligence could be used to predict heart disease risk using a retinal photograph. But, Kim Thomas asks, is it an opportunity for optometrists to extend their skill-set – or an unwelcome addition to their workload?
Denise Voon MCOptom, Clinical Adviser for the College, on responding to patients and colleagues with compassionate leadership.
The use of evidence-based optometry Is encouraged, but research can be hard to decipher. We break down some commonly used terms.
The prestigious research award recognised his lifetime's contribution to the field of optometry.