Vision Science · Translational Ophthalmology · València
We bring together vision scientists, clinical researchers, engineers and ophthalmologists to develop, evaluate and translate new technologies, diagnostics and interventions for eye health.
Who we are
We connect university research, vision science, optical and biomedical technology, and clinical ophthalmology to address relevant questions in eye health and accelerate the translation of scientific evidence into clinical practice.
Research
Tear-film dysfunction, ocular surface disease, inflammation, non-invasive biomarkers and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Read more02Corneal disease, ocular surface reconstruction and advanced therapeutic approaches.
Read more03Optical characterisation and clinical evaluation of cataract technologies and intraocular lenses.
Read more04Refractive interventions, contact lens technologies and strategies for myopia and presbyopia.
Read more05Development and validation of non-invasive diagnostic technologies, biomedical imaging and computational approaches.
Read more06Moving ophthalmic technologies from experimental characterisation to clinical validation and adoption.
Read moreInterdisciplinary research map
Questions about the ocular surface inform imaging methods; optical characterisation informs refractive strategies; every line of work converges on clinical translation.
Technology & translation
Our research combines optical and biomedical technologies with clinical research to generate evidence that can improve diagnosis, treatment and the adoption of ophthalmic technologies.
Translation is bidirectional — clinical questions drive laboratory research, and laboratory findings drive clinical studies
Questions arising in the clinic
Framed as a testable problem
Controlled characterisation
Devices, methods, algorithms
Optics, materials, biocompatibility
Prospective studies in real care
Reproducible, reportable outcomes
Use in practice, usability, training
Better diagnosis and treatment
Research in action
European doctoral training network advancing the understanding of Dry Eye Disease through structural and physiological characterisation, improved diagnostics and therapy, and multidisciplinary training of early-stage researchers.
Investigation of the optical and clinical characteristics of multifocal rigid gas permeable contact lenses and assessment of visual performance following lens fitting, contributing to optical strategies for presbyopia correction.
People
A multidisciplinary community of researchers, clinicians, engineers and emerging scientists working across vision science and ophthalmology.
Full Professor of Optics, Optometry and Vision Science
Universitat de València
Department of Optics, Optometry and Vision Sciences
Ocular Surface, Cornea & Anterior Segment · Cataract, IOLs & Refractive Surgery · Visual & Physiological Optics · Contact Lenses & Myopia · Ophthalmic Imaging, Technology & AI · Clinical & Translational Research
Ophthalmologist
IIS La Fe / Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe
Anterior Segment and Cornea Unit, Department of Ophthalmology
Ocular Surface, Cornea & Anterior Segment · Cataract, IOLs & Refractive Surgery · Clinical & Translational Research
Clinical Research Coordinator
Universitat de València
Department of Optics, Optometry and Vision Sciences
Ophthalmic Imaging, Technology & AI · Ocular Surface, Cornea & Anterior Segment · Clinical & Translational Research
Associate Professor of Optics, Optometry and Vision Science
Universitat de València
Department of Optics, Optometry and Vision Sciences
Cataract, Intraocular Lenses & Optical Quality · Refractive Correction, Contact Lenses & Myopia · Translational Ophthalmology & Medical Technology
Capabilities
Latest
The Universitat de València master's programme in which members of the research group take part in the academic direction and teaching reaches its fifth edition in the 2026–2027 academic year. The 60-ECTS, fully online programme offers advanced training in optometric assessment associated with refractive and cataract surgery and specialised contactology. Taught in Spanish. Information and pre-enrollment are now open.
Information & pre-enrollmentA new study co-authored by Prof. Alejandro Cerviño evaluates a novel wavefront-shaping intraocular lens optimized for near vision and its complementary use with an extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lens. Preclinical optical-bench testing supports the Balanced Extended Vision Procedure (BEVPx) as a non-diffractive strategy providing continuous functional vision across the distance-to-near range after cataract surgery. Published Open Access in the Journal of Refractive Surgery.
Read the Open Access articleResearch activity is developed through ORBITA, the Universitat de València research group in Ocular Research in Biocompatibility, Interventions & Translational Applications, and OASIS, the Joint Research Unit in Ocular Anterior Segment and Surface Innovation Science involving Universitat de València and IIS La Fe / Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe. About the team