Research

College research projects help to build a scientific evidence base that informs and influences College and national policies.

“The Undergraduate Research Scholarship has had a profound impact on my academic and professional development. It has equipped me with essential skills in interdisciplinary collaboration, script writing, and experiment design.”

“This scholarship has not only enhanced my confidence in research but has also opened my eyes to the possibilities of contributing to the field.”

Ifeoluwa Adeleke, Undergraduate Research Scholarship recipient

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The event celebrated the past, present and future of Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO).

Latest in Acuity

Chris Steele FCOptom, new Clinical Editor of Acuity, on change as a positive factor

Online CPD

Online CPD courses for eye health professionals in collaboration with Ulster University and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

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The College of Optometrists’ research journal, OPO, has been the world’s top ranked optometry since 2014.

More on research

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.

Have your paper included in a special issue of OPO, the College's leading international research journal.

By taking part in this survey, you will help the College gather evidence to support the future needs of the optometry profession.

A message from Leon Davies, College President - Spring 2023.

The clinical figures that count - Spring 2023