Research Theme

Research Priority

1

Clinical Studies

1-1.       Corneal diseases

1-2.      Pediatric blindness and amblyopia

1-3.      Diabetic retinopathy

1-4.      Glaucoma

1-5.      ARMD

1-6.       Cataracts

1-7.        Refractive errors

1-8.      Retinal vascular problems

1-9.      Neuro-ophthalmologic disorders

1-10.  Retinal detachment and its
 complications

1-11.  Strabismus

1-12.  Orbital diseases

1-13.  Ocular inflammatory diseases

1-14.  Trauma

1-15.  Systemic diseases and the eye

1-16.  Genetic ocular disorders

2

Basic Studies

2-1.    Laboratory studies

2-2.    Animal studies

2-3.    Genetic engineering technology

2-4.    Cell biology

2-5.    Pharmacologic studies

2-6.    Immunologic studies

2-7.    Physiologic and pathologic studies 

3

Epidemiologic Studies

3-1.    Prevalence of visual impairment and
    blindness in various regions of the
    country

3-2.    Major etiologies of visual impairment
     in various regions of the country

3-3.    Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in
    diabetic patients

3-4.    Prevalence of glaucoma and related
     important factors

3-5.    Prevalence of ocular trauma due to
    occupational events, sports, dispute
    and house injuries

3-6.    Prevalence of refractive errors and
    methods of refractive correction in
    children, young adults and elderly

4

Evaluation of social and public aspects of ocular disorders

4-1.    Prevention: Designation of a strategic
    program for prevention of blindness
    and visual impairment at a national
    level

4-2.    Estimation of ophthalmologic
    equipment and services

4-3.    Integration of ophthalmic services in
    PHC: Evaluation of cost-benefit and
    methods of integration of ophthalmic
    services in the primary health care
    system

4-4.    KAP studies (Knowledge, Attitude and
    Practice) in ophthalmology in various
    regions

4-5.   Cost studies in ophthalmology

4-6.   Quality of life studies in ophthalmology

4-7.   Analysis of current management status
    in hospitals with ophthalmic services

4-8.   Assessment of standard scientific
    protocols during ophthalmic services