The Research Institute of Visual Sciences at the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine was established on January 1, 2010, with the goal of building a foundation for the diagnosis and treatment of blindness-related ophthalmic diseases by securing core technologies to regulate visual function decline. Spanning from basic research to clinical studies, the Institute conducts translational research to generate new knowledge on ophthalmic diseases and to explore proof-of-concept and clinical applicability for diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic interventions.

Objectives

1. Elucidate the mechanisms underlying visual function decline and its regulation
2. Identify and develop agents to control visual function decline
3. Develop core technologies for visual function regulation
4. Develop new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for irreversible blindness-related diseases to improve public health
5. Cultivate specialized researchers in visual sciences to enhance national competitiveness