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Research & impact
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Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
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Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Publications
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Research groups
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- ORLAB
- About us
- Study areas
- Student life & resources
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Research & impact
Research groups
- Retinal Disease and Clinical Imaging Research Group
- Optical Imaging and Visualisation
- Public Health and Health Systems Research Group
- Myopia Research Group
- Ocular Surface Research (Inc. Dry Eye and Contact Lenses)
- Centre for Eye Health Research Group (CFEH)
- Sensory Processes Research Laboratory
- Eye Research Group
- Vision Loss and Health Ageing Group
- Testing and developing new antimicrobials and overcoming antimicrobial resistance (TADOAR)
- Ocular Pathology Research Group
Research excellence
- Validation of a novel non-invasive high throughput screening tool for peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes
- Eye infection and contact lens
- Development of novel antimicrobial scaffolds
- Preventing injuries and promoting health, safety and mobility for older people with age-related eye disease
- Biomarkers in dry eye disease
- Partner with us
- Optometry clinic
- ORLAB
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We offer research programs for graduates of optometry and other sciences. Research for a Master of Science by Research (MSc) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) can be undertaken in a diverse range of areas and disciplines including clinical optometry, applied research and basic research.
If you’re interested in pursuing higher degree research with the School of Optometry & Vision Science, then you will need to find a supervisor. SOVS has an excellent range of expertise across seven research groups. Among these are affiliated institutes; the Brien Holden Vision Institute and the Centre for Eye Health.
Our primary research areas are in anterior segment and contact lenses, posterior segment in health and disease, optics and applied vision, vision science and public health optometry. Take some time to review the research areas and identify who you would like to have as a supervisor. Once you have selected a supervisor, check our admission requirements and submit an expression of interest.
Finding a supervisor
- To learn more about the process of finding a supervisor, please visit the UNSW Graduate Research page, opens in a new window. Information on UNSW admissions can also be found here.
- Take time to review our Research Groups, opens in a new window
- Applying as an International Student?, opens in a new window See why UNSW is Australia’s global university.
- Don’t forget to check out our available scholarships, opens in a new window.
Research topics
View our research topics below:
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Contact lens related infection: epidemiology, microbiology and microbial pathogenesis, resistance to antimicrobials:
- Associate Professor Nicole Carnt, opens in a new window
- Professor Lisa Keay, opens in a new window
- Dr Jerome Ozkan, opens in a new window
- Scientia Professor Fiona Stapleton, opens in a new window
- Dr Ajay Vijay, opens in a new window
- Professor Mark Willcox, opens in a new window
- Dr Muhammad Yasir, opens in a new window
- Dr Rajesh Kuppusamy, opens in a new window
- Dr Parthasarathi Kalaiselvan, opens in a new window
Dry eye: contact lens wear, innervation and symptoms, sex hormones:
- Associate Professor Nicole Carnt, opens in a new window
- Associate Professor Blanka Golebiowski, opens in a new window
- Professor Isabelle Jalbert, opens in a new window
- Associate Professor Maria Markoulli, opens in a new window
- Dr Simin Masoudi, opens in a new window
- Dr Jerome Ozkan, opens in a new window
- Scientia Professor Fiona Stapleton, opens in a new window
- Dr Ajay Vijay, opens in a new window
- Professor Mark Willcox, opens in a new window
- Dr Parthasarathi Kalaiselvan, opens in a new window
Environmental effects on the ocular surface: climate, bushfire smoke, digital devices, smartphones:
- Associate Professor Blanka Golebiowski, opens in a new window
- Professor Isabelle Jalbert, opens in a new window
Myopia control incl. orthokeratology:
- Dr Pauline Kang, opens in a new window
- Dr Vinod Maseedupally, opens in a new window
- Emeritus Professor Helen Swarbrick, opens in a new window
- Dr Kathleen Watt, opens in a new window
Ocular surface disease: allergy, biomarkers, diabetes, keratoconus, obesity and nutrition:
Ocular therapeutics and drug delivery:
Tear film biochemistry, ocular homeostasis and pathology
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Blue light blocking lenses, effects on visual and non-visual systems:
Functionalised nanoparticles as contrast agents for bio-imaging:
Optical coherence microscopy for ultrahigh-resolution 3D imaging:
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Blue light blocking lenses, effects on visual and non-visual systems:
Functionalised nanoparticles as contrast agents for bio-imaging:
Optical coherence microscopy for ultrahigh-resolution 3D imaging:
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Binocular Vision
Development and maturation of the visual system, amblyopia, colour vision
Digital devices (smartphones and computers), eye strain and dry eye:
Low vision, visual rehabilitation, accident prevention – Multisensory experience of self-motion
Surface and Material Perception:
Visual electrophysiology, visual psychophysics, detection of brain abnormalities:
Visual Processing:
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Access to eye care by asylum seeker and refugee communities in Australia:
Ageing and road safety:
Cost-effectiveness of cataract surgery:
Cost-effectiveness of low vision services:
Epidemiology of eye injuries:
Falls risk and low vision:
Innovative models of eyecare delivery:
Mental health and low vision:
Quality of eye care, evidence-based practice, health systems research:
School vision screening:
Use of alternative and complementary medicines:
Barriers and enablers influencing eye care for older people receiving home care and residential aged care services:
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Quality of life item banks for age-related macular degeneration:
Macular disease social impact study;
Quality of life impacts of non-strabismic, binocular vision, accommodation, and visual tracking disorders in children:
Amblyopia and strabismus-specific quality of life item banks for adults;
Keratoconus-specific quality of life item banks:
Ocular surface disease-specific quality of life item banks:
Keratitis-specific quality of life item banks: