Hugo Pena Verdeal

Hugo Pena Verdeal is a Permanent Labor Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Faculty of Optics and Optometry, University of Santiago de Compostela. His academic and research activities are centered on clinical optometry and ocular surface diagnostics.

His research focuses on dry eye disease, tear film dynamics, tear osmolarity, and diagnostic methodologies. He investigates non-invasive and software-assisted tools for evaluating tear film break-up time, tear meniscus height, and lipid layer patterns. His work contributes to improving clinical assessment reliability and understanding diurnal variations in ocular surface parameters.

His recent publications span key journals such as Contact Lens and Anterior Eye and Clinical and Experimental Optometry, highlighting trends in ocular surface health, diagnostic accuracy, and clinical optometry. These works reflect a strong emphasis on methodological rigor and translational research in vision science.

Scientific Contributions and Collaborations:

• Active researcher with a focus on clinical diagnostics in optometry
• Collaborates with experts like Carlos García-Resúa and María J. Giráldez Fernández
• Develops and validates tools for tear film analysis

He advises students and participates in research projects related to contact lenses and anterior eye disorders, though specific advisees are not listed. His work is supported by ongoing research within the Optometry research group at USC, contributing to national and international advancements in eye care. No formal scientific awards are mentioned in the provided texts.

Laboratory and Research Environment: He is affiliated with the Optometry research group at the University of Santiago de Compostela, engaging in collaborative, data-driven studies on ocular surface conditions and diagnostic technologies.