UNSW School of Optometry and Vision Science @UNSWoptomvsci
Mission Statement: Advancing vision and eye health in society through world-class, innovative, multi-disciplinary education and research optometry.unsw.edu.au Sydney, Australia Joined September 2017-
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Join the Retinal Research Group at UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science in Sydney. We are looking for a passionate Post-Doctoral Fellow to help develop cutting-edge therapies for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Work with Dr Daisy Shu on innovative drug delivery…
We are thrilled to celebrate Emeritus Professor Eric Papas on receiving the Bernard Gilmartin OPO Award, presented by the College of Optometrists, UK. This award honours the author of a highly regarded paper published in Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics within the past five…
We are thrilled to congratulate four exceptional researchers on the completion of their PhDs, each contributing valuable insights to the field of optometry and vision science: Dr Elisa Wang explored attitudes and barriers to care in age-related macular degeneration, under the…
SOVS Paper of the Week: Led by Dr Daisy Shu, this invited review from her lab, recently published in The American Journal of Pathology, explores how the angiofibrotic switch contributes toretinal and choroidal disease. Co-authored with Fergus McLellan, Kelvin Huang, and Elizabeth…
We are thrilled to announce that Professor Konrad Pesudovs has been awarded the prestigious Arthur Bennett Prize by The College of Optometrists UK for the global impact of his research in optometry and vision science. With over 130,000 citations and an H-index of 87, Professor…
SOVS Paper of the Week: Acanthamoeba keratitis is a severe eye infection, common in contact lens wearers and requiring complex treatment. This study analysed healthcare costs and patient burden, highlighting the need to optimise prevention, treatment, and outcomes.…
Exciting News from the Microbiology Testing Laboratory! We have just received NATA accreditation for testing UV light disinfecting agents - a major step forward in our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based testing. This achievement was led by Professor Mark Willcox, with…
Keen to level up your skills in Dry Eye Disease management? Hear what a recent participant had to say about our short course: Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and Management and why they would recommend it! Kicking off next week - don't miss out - enrol now and take the next step in…
Congratulations to Rehana Khan Tajuddin Mohamed Akthar Khan and Samea Khan! At the 2025 Annual Postgraduate Research Student Presentations, Rehana was awarded First Prize, with Samea receiving Second Prize for their fantastic presentations. Rehana's research is guided by the…
Hear directly from one of our recent participants about their experience in our Dry Eye Disease Diagnosis and Management Short Course. Whether you are a clinician or non-clinician, this course equips you with the practical skills to confidently diagnose and manage dry eye…
Discover a Rewarding Career in Orientation & Mobility Are you ready for a fulfilling career change? The UNSW Graduate Diploma in Orientation & Mobility equips graduates to become specialists in teaching people who are blind or have low vision the essential skills they need to…
Check out this article featuring the research of Senior Research Associate Dr Suki Jaiswal which reveals that bushfire smoke can cause measurable damage to the eye surface of firefighters on the front line. unsw.edu.au/news/2025/07/b…
Our congratulations to Dr Nayuta Yoshioka on his promotion to Senior Lecturer at UNSW Sydney. Yoshi is a passionate educator dedicated to making optometry education engaging and relevant. He leads teaching in myopia management, ophthalmic dispensing and foundational vision…
Congratulations to Dr Daisy Shu on Winning a Best Paper Award! We are proud to share that Dr Daisy Shu, Scientia Senior Lecturer in our UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science (SOVS), has received the Best Paper Award from Metabolites for her co-authored review: "Role of…
We are thrilled to share that PhD candidate Soumen Sadhu has been awarded a travel award from the Australian and New Zealand Society for Immunology (ASI). This competitive grant will enable Soumen to travel internationally and gain hands-on experience in immunology laboratory…
SOVS Paper of the Week: Millions still lack access to basic eyeglasses - a simple, cost-effective solution to restore vision. New WHO data shows we’re falling behind on global targets. Urgent action is needed to ensure everyone, everywhere can see clearly. #VisionForAll…
Congratulations to Dr Daisy Shu on being named a Silver Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) at the ARVO 2025 Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah! The title of ARVO Fellow is a prestigious honour recognising members for their individual…
Congratulations to Dr Daisy Shu for receiving the Monga Family Junior Faculty Scholar Award at the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) Annual Meeting 2025 in Portland, Oregon! This prestigious award recognises outstanding research by early career investigators…

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