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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On April 2, leading experts, policymakers, and eye healthcare professionals will come together in London for The College of Optometrists’ AI in Eye Care Summit.

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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.

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The College announces the new Editor-in-Chief of its leading international vision science and optometry journal, Ophthalmic & Physiological Optics.

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

The latest issue of OPO is a tribute to Dame Ida Mann, and celebrates leading female vision scientists.

Podcast: This month we talk to the inspirational Professor Shahina Pardhan - the first female Professor of Optometry in the UK.

Our latest issue of Optometry in Practice looks at contributing factors to road traffic accidents

Our Director of Research, Michael Bowen, looks at how the Cochrane review will affect our guidance on myopia management.

Dr Keziah Latham, the low vision specialist, discusses how teaching, research and clinical practice are interlinked.

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