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.
Eye health issues that are making the news.
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.
Summaries of recent papers from Optometry in Practice.
Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO) retains its position as the top-ranked optometry journal in the world.
Take part in our latest research project in conjunction with the University of Warwick and the Department for Transport
Survey published as optometric services expand across Wales to offer wider care to patients
Survey published as optometric services expand across England to offer wider care to patients
Does vitamin D play a role in reducing the risk of COVID-19 infection, and what does this mean to the UK’s BAME communities? Mike Bowen, Director of Research at the College of Optometrists, considers the evidence.
With nominations deadline for the Research Excellence Awards fast approaching, we’re talking to previous winners about the outstanding research happening in optometry, optics and vision science.
Services expand as The College of Optometrists’ survey shows 22% of people noticed their vision get worse over the course of lockdown