Research and Graduate Studies
Vision science is a cross-discipline study encompassing biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, psychology, and medicine, in both laboratory and clinical settings. The areas of research at the School have been defined as:
- Biomedical Ocular Research
- Contact Lenses
- Low Vision Rehabilitation
- Optometric Education and Practice
- Vision & Ophthalmic Standards
- Visual Development & Refractive Correction
The Optometry building is equipped with research laboratories supported by metal, wood, electronic and optical workshops, a vision science library centre, histology and live-animal housing facilities. Researchers also have controlled access to clinic data and subjects.
The School boasts two centres of research excellence:
- the Centre for Sight Enhancement (Low Vision Services) - services and research for blind and visually impaired individuals
- the Centre for Contact Lens Research - researching various types of contact lenses and solutions, and their effects on the eye
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