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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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

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

The College is committed to investing in the future of the profession and we believe that today's research leads to tomorrow's practice.

Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.

Our Editor in Chief, Professor Leon Davies FCOptom, looks back at what's been another challenging year.

This article provides a background to practice-based research in optometry.

Kathy Oxtoby looks at the benefits research brings for practitioners and patients and how to get involved.