Dr Vivek Nityananda offers a unique insight into how we may better understand human stereo vision through his research into the stereo vision of praying mantises as part of the ‘Man, mantis and machine: the computation of 3D vision’ project.

Prof Jenny Read, Principal Investigator on the ASTEROID project and ‘Man, mantis and machine: the computation of 3D vision’, talks virtual reality and 3D displays, and the potential impact of prolonged use of virtual reality displays upon the visual system.

Prof Francesca Cordeiro discusses the use of fluorescent dye markers in early detection of glaucoma and the detection of apoptosing retinal cells or DARC technique.

Dr Rebekka Heitmar offers an insight into the developments in retinal vascular assessment that are useful in monitoring vascular diseases via retinal analysis.

Dr Doina Gherghel looks at the influence of Alzheimer's disease upon eye health and appropriate management options.

Professor Brendan Barrett looks at the various ways literature reviews are undertaken and then explains how he uses the new Cochrane Risk of Bias tool to understand the robustness of published research into the impact of coloured lenses in influencing reading ability.

Dr Catherine Suttle discusses how to assess research using a critical appraisal tool to help decide on whether the outcomes of any research are significant and to what extent.

Professor Jennifer Craig offers a unique insight into the TFOS DEWS II report which redefines dry eye disease, looks at the evidence base for assessment and management.

Prof Philip Morgan, Professor Curtis Dobson and Dr Bianca Price discuss their recent research into tear film proteins and how they might be exploited to prevent contact lens infection and inflammation.

David Thomson discusses with Polly Dulley how a new clinical eye tracker provides a powerful tool for diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions including binocular vision anomalies, various neurological conditions and reading difficulties.