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Chief Medical Officer for Wales hails ‘great ambition’ of new Centre for Vision Services Research

10 March 2026

The Centre for Vision Services Research will unite experts to improve eyecare research

A portrait of one of the eight storytellers, taken by Sight Life Photography Club member Ian Burgess

Art installation sheds light on the mental health impact of vision loss

14 October 2025

The Eight Voices in Darkness shares lived experiences to improve support for individuals with sight loss and depression across health and social care.

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Local opticians could cut waiting times and help ‘reduce the risk of people losing sight’

22 September 2025

Qualified local optometrists can manage certain eye care conditions, significantly reducing patient waiting times and lowering costs for the NHS.

His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh, meeting members of the UCAN Charity in the School of Optom building

Royal visits University-based charity UCAN

19 August 2025

The Duke of Edinburgh meets the charity UCAN at Cardiff University’s School of Optometry.

Dame Mary and Doug Perkins CBE

Cardiff alumni recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

26 June 2025

Members of the Cardiff University alumni community have been recognised for their outstanding achievements in the King’s Birthday Honours List for 2025.

New funding award boosts Ireland-Wales research collaboration

2 June 2025

Cardiff University has been awarded funding for four innovative research collaborations with University College Dublin through the newly launched Research Alliance Award.

Cardiff University Lecturer reignites research career with a fellowship to tackle vision loss

24 April 2025

Dr Terry’s three-year project will explore Stargardt disease, the most common inherited eye condition affecting the macula.

Cardiff University hosts the IPS XXVth International Visual Field and Imaging Symposium

19 September 2024

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.

Picture of David Whitaker winning lifetime achievement award

School of Optometry welcomes back esteemed lifetime achievement winner

1 March 2024

Professor David Whitaker has been named as the winner of the prestigious Association of Optometrists Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Optometry staff and students' life changing mission in Ghana

30 November 2023

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.

Lord Mayor of Cardiff, John Wild And Joy Myint

Cardiff Alumna, Lord Mayor of Cardiff visits the School of Optometry

7 November 2023

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 from the school of Optometry at the Blind Games standing at a podium with a colleague

Professor's crucial classification role at the IBSA World Games

20 October 2023

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.

Photos of the first Minister, head and deputy head of Optometry and PVC Biological and life sciences standing outside the optometry building in Cardiff University

School of Optometry Hosts Visit by First Minister to ‘Teach and Treat’ Eye Care Centre

2 October 2023

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.

Lucky Chukwudi Aziken

Optometry Alumnus recognised for eyecare mission work across the globe

15 September 2023

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 NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre team.

Eye Care Centre picks up a Health Service Journal award

30 June 2023

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.

Enhanced Optical Service Award

Triple Award for School Eye Care Centre

19 December 2022

The NHS Wales University Eye Care Centre (NWUECC) based at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences has won two national awards.

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Cardiff University researchers drive forward NHS availability of sight saving corneal therapy in Wales

13 June 2022

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.

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Stem cell discovery provides new hope for people with dry eye disease

29 April 2022

Researchers have discovered how to generate miniature lacrimal glands from human induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells to combat the effects of dry eye disease.

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New NHS eye care centre opens at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

21 March 2022

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.

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Optometry pathway launched providing alternative route to degree

23 September 2021

Optometry has been added to the growing portfolio of degree pathways available at Cardiff University.