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Researchers take first step towards genetic test for childhood short-sightedness

15 November 2019

Global prevalence of myopia is rising rapidly, affecting one in three people in the UK

Health Minister opens Glaucoma Centre

27 September 2019

Vaughan Gethin AM has officially opened the ODTTC Glaucoma Centre at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences.

£2.4 million grant for pioneering corneal study

15 August 2019

The MRC has awarded the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences a £2.4 million grant for a major corneal study.

Ranking success

1 May 2019

Cardiff University claims top spot in Wales in The Complete University Guide 2020

Traditional eye screening ‘ineffective’ for special schools

21 March 2019

A pioneering report co-authored by Dr Maggie Woodhouse has provided further evidence that traditional eye screening in special schools is ineffective.

Commonwealth Scholarship Opportunities 2019

28 February 2019

We are delighted to launch the 2019 Commonwealth Scholarship programme for applicants from existing Commonwealth countries.

Head of School co-authors pioneering report into NHS eye research participation

5 February 2019

Professor Marcela Votruba has co-authored a pioneering report into the increase in vision research opportunities for NHS patients.

Royal recognition

3 January 2019

University experts recognised in the 2019 Queen’s New Year’s Honours list

Double New Year Honours for Optometry and Vision Sciences

3 January 2019

The School of Optometry and Visions Sciences has been represented twice in the Queen’s New Year Honours list for 2019.

An optometry student uses a machine to examine another student's eyes in a lab

Cardiff optometry graduates excel in final assessments

20 December 2018

In this year’s College of Optometrists’ Final Assessments (OSCE), Cardiff graduates have once again scored exceptionally.

School researchers attend significant stem cell symposium event in Japan

18 December 2018

On December 7th, researchers from the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences attended a research symposium at Osaka University.

Take part in our lens trial and get a free pair of spectacles

12 December 2018

We are looking for volunteers to take part in a new spectacle lens trial.

Leading sight loss research campaigner gives talk at School

21 November 2018

Last week, Julian Jackson, the Founder of social enterprise VisionBridge, was the guest speaker for our bi-weekly seminar series Cornea to Cortex.

Athena SWAN success for School

31 October 2018

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award

Glaucoma Treatment centre given green light at School

3 October 2018

The School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has secured an agreement for a Glaucoma Ophthalmic Diagnostic Teaching and Treatment Centre (ODTTC) in the School Clinics.

Glaucoma Treatment centre given green light at School of Optometry

3 October 2018

the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has partnered with Cardiff and the Vale University Health Board to secure an agreement for a Glaucoma Ophthalmic Diagnostic Teaching and Treatment Centre (ODTTC) in the School Clinics.

Head of School contributes to leading report into public eye health

22 August 2018

Marcela Votruba, Head of the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has contributed to a leading UK report which aims to drive eye health up the public health agenda

Cardiff Optometrist attends NHS celebration at Downing Street

9 July 2018

Dr Barbara Ryan, Director of Postgraduate Programmes received an invitation to a reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate 70 years of the NHS

Study suggests education causes short-sightedness

6 June 2018

Link between time spent in education and short-sightedness

Young Investigator Award 2018

4 May 2018

Congratulations to Elena Koudouna, Research Associate in the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences on being successful in achieving the Young Investigator Award 2018.