Laura Sweeney

Laura Sweeney is a Senior Lecturer in the Vision Sciences department at Glasgow Caledonian University. She serves on the Council of the College of Optometrists, actively contributing to professional standards in optometry. Her research spans ocular surface health, contact lens adaptation, and public health optometry, with a focus on advancing diagnostic methods and addressing visual care inequities.

Her expertise includes dry eye disease diagnostics, contact lens wearer adaptation, and low-cost screening technologies. Notable projects include developing biomarkers for idiopathic intracranial hypertension and reducing visual impairment among homeless populations. She has pioneered comparative studies on lissamine green staining techniques and visual acuity tools for resource-limited settings.

• Research Focus: Ocular surface science, neurodegenerative disease diagnostics, and global health equity
• Key Projects: Alzheimer's screening via eye tracking, tear fluid biomarker development
• Awards: 2015 George Giles Postgraduate Research Prize

Collaborations include multi-institutional studies on contact lens adaptation (neophyte wearers) and public health initiatives addressing vision disparities. Her work bridges clinical innovation with community impact, emphasizing accessible healthcare solutions.