Research

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

Research Strategy 2020-2025

This sets out how the College will approach research over the next few years and the key challenges it may face.

Research grants and funding

Find out about the range of financial and practical support we offer College members undertaking research.

Research Excellence Awards

These awards recognise and celebrate the considerable achievements of our members involved in optometric research.

“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

In the news

OPO celebration event marks 100-years of groundbreaking research in vision science and optometry

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

Latest in Acuity

The times they are a-changin

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

Online CPD

Research courses

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

Access our journal

Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics (OPO)

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

More on research

Optometrists across England expand services to offer wider care to patients

Services expand as The College of Optometrists’ survey shows 22% of people noticed their vision get worse over the course of lockdown

Infectious diseases Public health Research England

Research Excellence Awards: Dr Jonathan Denniss interview

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.

Glaucoma Research

Myopia management: Where are we and where are we heading?

The latest issue of our international research journal, OPO, is out now.

Myopia Research

Professor Mark Rosenfield is appointed new Editor-in-Chief of the College’s research journal, OPO

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

Research

The latest research

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

Driving and vision Glaucoma OCT Research

Women in vision science – the latest issue of OPO

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

Research

Blazing the trail for women in vision science

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

Research Workforce

Vision and driving in the latest Optometry in Practice

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

Driving and vision Research