Cardiff University played host to global leaders in eyecare diagnostics research as they met for the Imaging and Perimetry Society XXVth International Visual Field and Imaging Symposum from the 30th July – 2nd August 2024.
A dedicated team of optometry students embarked on a life-changing journey to Ghana, where they made a significant impact through their eye care outreach mission.
The Lord Mayor of Cardiff attended the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences’ student induction event to welcome new and returning students for the new academic year.
Professor Joy Myint, Director of Learning at the School of Optometry was recently involved in the organisation and delivery of all the athlete classifications at the recent International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) World Games held in Birmingham.
The School of Optometry in partnership with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CVUHB) and the Welsh Government, recently welcomed the First Minister to The NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre (NWUECC) at Cardiff University.
School of Optometry and Vision Sciences' student Lucky Chukwudi Aziken (MSc 2023) was one alumnus to win special recognition at Cardiff University’s 30(ish) Awards.
The collaboration between Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cardiff University: The NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre picks up a Health Service Journal award for its ground-breaking work.
Sight-saving therapy called corneal cross-linking has recently been approved for use by the Welsh Government for the treatment of keratoconus patients as young as 11 years old.
Researchers have discovered how to generate miniature lacrimal glands from human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to combat the effects of dry eye disease.
A new NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre has opened at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences with the aim of reducing hospital waiting times for patients requiring eye care.
To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we wanted to provide an insight into life as a woman working in vision sciences research.
A study to investigate the value of monitoring people with long standing eye conditions in the community, rather than in hospitals, has secured a significant research grant.
