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School of Optometry and Vision Sciences

We train the next generation of optometrists and our research has furthered understanding of vision to help improve eye health across the world.

Optometry students

Courses

Undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research and CPD courses.

Research

We are facilitating detection, diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision disorders through innovative research.

Child wearing glasses. Photo credit: Mike O'Carroll

Working with the community

We play an important part in our community, through promoting and enhancing eye care for the public.

Building

Facilities and equipment

Our School is housed in a dedicated optometry facility enabling high quality teaching, clinical practice and research in situ.

Optometrist

Cardiff University Optometrists

Our on-site Eye Clinic provides specialist assessment, treatment and advice for members of the public.

News

Working inside Diamond Light Source at night time - a career in science isn't always a 9-5 job!

Women in STEM: Dr Sally Hayes

11 February 2021

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.

Major funding secured to assess the role of community optometry in monitoring eye disease

4 February 2021

‘Eye Health Hero’ award for PhD student

26 October 2020

Commonwealth scholarship opportunity announced for 2020

31 March 2020

Study optometry

Full details of our BSc Optometry course, including how to apply, are available in course finder.