Rupert Bourne

Rupert Bourne is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Anglia Ruskin University and holds clinical roles at Cambridge University Hospitals and Addenbrooke’s Hospital. His work spans glaucoma research, global vision epidemiology, and clinical trial design.

• Education: MD (University of London), FRCOphth (UK), BSc (Pathology)

Rupert leads the Vision and Eye Research Institute and serves as National Specialty Lead for Ophthalmology in the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network. His research focuses on:

• Advanced glaucoma diagnostic techniques
• Community-based glaucoma management
• Large-scale population surveys (Pakistan, Bangladesh, Trinidad)
• Global burden of disease studies with WHO and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
• Development of automated visual field classification tools

Recent publications emphasize:

• Global refractive error coverage
• Myopia control strategies
• Glaucoma treatment innovations
• Eye health economics
• Cataract and diabetic retinopathy prevalence

Scientific Awards

• Royal Society of Medicine Best Presentation (2003)
• Pharmacia ARVO Travel Award (2003)
• Sir John McNee Bequest (1993)
• George Riddoch Prize for Neurology (1991)

As a primary supervisor, he has guided multiple PhD/MD students. Current grants include NIHR, Allergan, and Fight for Sight funding for studies on:

• Glaucoma imaging technologies
• Community referral pathways
• Global vision database maintenance
• Surgical innovation evaluation