Contributing to the quality of life of people with a visual impairment
Scientific research at the Ophthalmology department of Amsterdam UMC
News & development
20 May 2025
In April, we launched a new study on social, emotional, and existential loneliness in adults with visual impairment. This research […]
10 April 2025
The NOG Congress 2025, held from April 2 to 4 at the MECC Maastricht, was a great success. This annual […]
27 March 2025
Older adults with visual impairments often have lower health literacy, making them more vulnerable within the healthcare system. Understanding and […]
Our team
Ruth M.A. van Nispen, PhD
Professor Visual Functioning & Health
Ger H.M.B. van Rens, PhD
Professor Ophthalmology & Visual Rehabilitation
Ellen B.M. Elsman, PhD
Postdoc researcherPAI-CY, PHQ-4, QOL-kids, iScreen, Cornea QOL
Edine van Munster, MSc
PhD candidateRobert Coppes Stichting: Recognize Depression Study
Petra Rausch-Koster, MSc
PhD candidateCAT-EYE-Q Study
Each day we work on research projects that contribute to the quality of life of people with a visual impairment
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people with a visual impairment worldwide
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people with a visual impairment in the Netherlands
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