Panasil light body impression material study

An analysis was undertaken of higher degrees by research awarded to optometrists based in the Hospital Eye Service since 1968. When these were considered in conjunction with current registration for higher degrees, it was possible to analyse research areas.
The most popular topics were glaucoma, detection and measurement of progression (5); cornea (4); ocular biometry (3); infant vision and development (3); keratoconus (3); and contact lenses (3).
In recent years, the scope of research has increased considerably and now embraces epidemiology, health economics and interdisciplinary decision making with other healthcare professionals.
Successful completion rates for British College of Optometrist's Scholars for higher degrees for the hospital and university sectors were analysed. The total completion rate was 16/26 (65.4%), university based: 11/20 (55%), and hospital based: 6/6 (100%).