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.
Don't miss out on contributing your insights on one of the most pressing topics facing the future of our profession.
The clinical figures that count.
Online CPD courses for eye health professionals in collaboration with Ulster University and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
The College of Optometrists’ research journal, OPO, has been the world’s top ranked optometry since 2014.
The College of Optometrists recognised the achievements of new and established researchers at its annual Diploma Ceremony at Central Hall Westminster in London on Tuesday.
The College of Optometrists has announced it is awarding six new Life Fellowships, and one Honorary Fellowship, to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession or to the Col
Here we summarise three research papers from a recent issue of Optometry in Practice.
With half the world's population estimated to be myopic by 2050, Olivier Denève, our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, asks how we can explain the risks and benefits to patients.
Our Clinical Adviser comments on the BBC story about gene therapy to treat inherited retinal dystrophies.
Our Director of Research, Mike Bowen, looks at the correlation between gut health and eye health.
Our Head of Research, Martin Cordiner, reviews the highlights of ARVO, (the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology) the biggest vision science conference in the world.