Institute of Optometry

Applied research and services relating to vision

Competencies

Research on the anterior segment of the eye
Dry eye disease | cornea sensitivity | contact lenses adjustment | cornea as an optically refracting medium
Binocular vision and eye-tracking
Video eye-tracking systems for investigation of the processes involved in binocular coordination and the importance of binocular vision.

Selected projects

IcoLens
The Institute of Optometry (FHNW) is involved in several projects for the development of intra-corneal lenses created by Neoptics.
DCT lens
Development of a specialised contact lens with a built in pressure sensor for continuous determination of intraocular pressure.
Fixation disparity
Improved compatibility and success rates of varifocal lenses.
Aesthesiometer for measuring corneal sensitivity
Feasibility study for the development of an aesthesiometer.

Optometric clinic in Olten

Would you like to update your spectacles or contact lenses? Has your vision decreased or do you have ocular symptoms? Would you like to try contact lenses for the first time?

Optometric clinic in Olten

Institute of Optometry

Competencies

Research on the anterior segment of the eye

Binocular vision and eye-tracking

Selected projects

IcoLens

DCT lens

Fixation disparity

Aesthesiometer for measuring corneal sensitivity

Optometric clinic in Olten

FHNW School of Engineering and Environment, Olten