Technology & translation
From scientific questions to clinical impact
Our research combines optical and biomedical technologies with clinical research to generate evidence that can improve diagnosis, treatment and the adoption of ophthalmic technologies.
The translational pathway
Translation is bidirectional — clinical questions drive laboratory research, and laboratory findings drive clinical studies
- 01
Clinical need
Questions arising in the clinic
- 02
Scientific question
Framed as a testable problem
- 03
Laboratory / optical bench
Controlled characterisation
- 04
Technology development
Devices, methods, algorithms
- 05
Preclinical characterisation
Optics, materials, biocompatibility
- 06
Clinical validation
Prospective studies in real care
- 07
Evidence
Reproducible, reportable outcomes
- 08
Clinical adoption
Use in practice, usability, training
- 09
Patient impact
Better diagnosis and treatment
Capabilities
Technologies organised by scientific capability
Ocular Imaging
- Anterior & posterior segment OCT
- Corneal topography & tomography
- Retinal imaging & fundus autofluorescence
- Ultrasound biomicroscopy & craniofacial CT imaging
Ocular Biometry & Morphometry
- Optical & ultrasound biometry
- Advanced ocular morphometry
- Anterior segment morphometry
Visual & Optical Quality
- Corneal & ocular aberrometry
- Light-distortion assessment
- Objective optical-quality analysis
Visual Function
- Contrast sensitivity
- Controlled visual-function testing
- Digital & custom-developed visual testing
Ocular Surface & Tear Film
- Advanced tear-film analysis
- Meibography & ocular surface imaging
- Tear osmolarity
- Biomarkers & immunodiagnostics
Optical Bench Testing
- MTF & optical-quality characterisation
- In-vitro optical testing
- IOL & ophthalmic lens characterisation
Computational Methods
- Quantitative image analysis
- Artificial intelligence & predictive models
- Automated image processing
Clinical & Translational Research
- Clinical & medical-device studies
- Diagnostic technology validation
- Ophthalmic device assessment
Industry & innovation
Scientific evidence for ophthalmic innovation
We work with companies developing ophthalmic and biomedical technologies to generate independent scientific evidence — from optical characterisation to clinical validation.
Capabilities
- Preclinical evaluation
- Optical characterization
- Clinical validation
- Medical-device studies
- Usability studies
- Performance studies
- Ocular imaging
- Biocompatibility
- Clinical-regulatory evidence
- Technology validation
- Collaborative R&D
- Real-world evidence
Relevant sectors
- Ophthalmic devices
- Intraocular lenses
- Contact lenses
- Diagnostic technology
- Biomaterials
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Digital ophthalmology