School of Optometry & Vision Science | Medicine & Health

Top two in the world

UNSW SOVS ranked as the 2nd top institution worldwide for Optometry

1st worldwide for contact lens research

UNSW SOVS named the top institution in the world for contact lens research

The largest in Australasia

The largest optometry and vision science school in Australasia

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Stay connected with what’s happening at UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science. Read our news and thought-leadership articles on contemporary topics and explore exciting events coming up on the calendar.

Celebrating Excellence: UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science Annual Prizegiving and Graduation

Apr 14, 2025

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Events

Smartphone use, cause eye damage for children. Child wearing eyeglasses looks at smartphone

Evidence-Based Myopia Management Short Course

Learn practical skills to manage progressive myopia. Join the upcoming Evidence-Based Myopia Management short course to equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and manage progressive myopia.

Advanced Paediatric Eye Care Short Course

Dive into the intricacies of paediatric eye care with a short course on Advanced Paediatric Eye Care. Elevate your knowledge and skills – from understanding the early visual system development to diagnosing common childhood eye conditions.

Vaegan Seminar: What colour are your eyes?

In this latest Vaegan Seminar, speaker Professor David Mackey (University of Tasmania) will discuss how eye colour and colour perception are used when teaching genetics.

How to become an optometrist

Want to make a profound impact on people’s lives? Studying optometry at UNSW puts you on the right path.

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Study areas

We’re training the next generation of optometrists and researchers. Studying Optometry & Vision Science at UNSW blends clinical practice with vision science research making real impacts and improving lives.

Optometry

Optometrists diagnose vision problems, eye diseases and other eye health issues. Through optometry, vision problems and eye diseases can be corrected or managed, restoring sight and quality of life.

Orientation & Mobility

Orientation and Mobility (O&M) is the practice of enabling people with low vision or blindness to know where they are, so they can get where they want to go safely. Find out more.

Vision Science

Studying Vision Science you'll be prepared to identify problems a client has with vision, understand the theory of why or how eye problems occur and develop treatment options.

Postgraduate Research

Explore resources for postgraduate research students of UNSW School of Optometry & Vision Science.

Postgraduate Coursework

Our three postgraduate coursework programs are the Graduate Diploma in Orientation and Mobility, the Graduate Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics, and the Graduate Certificate in Vision Impairment.

Short Courses

Enrol in our short courses for Evidence-Based Myopia Management, Advanced Paediatric Eye Care and Dry Eye Disease: Diagnosis and Management.

Our impact

Latest papers

SOVS Paper of the Week: Could Entrustable Professional Activities support assessment in optometric clinical education in Australia and New Zealand?

Student life and resources

We offer an immersive student life at the School of Optometry & Vision Science. View our list of internships, volunteer opportunities and get the support you need to settle in and succeed.

Our research

Research students from a variety of disciplines, including microbiology, psychology, education, bio-engineering, pharmacology as well as optometry and ophthalmology have studied for higher degrees at the School of Optometry & Vision Science. Our multidisciplinary approach to research is one of the school's key strengths.