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Research interests
Sven is an educator, clinician, and vision sciences researcher. His primary research interests include the structure and function of the eye in health and disease, ophthalmic public health, and the delivery of eye care nationally and internationally. Sven’s work has received support from The College of Optometrists, The Visual Research Trust, The Carnegie Trust, Santander Universities UK, and the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government.
Keywords
- Optometry
- Ocular structure and function in health and disease
- Ophthalmic public health
- Eye health
- Visual impairment
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Reducing blindness and visual impairment in people experiencing homelessness
Jonuscheit, S. (PI), Loffler, G. (CoI), Emslie, C. (CoI), Khatoon, A. (CoI) & Sweeney, L. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Reducing blindness and visual impairment in people experiencing homelessness
Jonuscheit, S. (PI), Loffler, G. (CoI), Emslie, C. (CoI), Khatoon, A. (CoI) & Sweeney, L. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Investigation into enhanced patient consultation on post-cataract surgery patient satisfaction with visual outcomes
MacLennan, C. (PI), Jonuscheit, S. (CoI) & Thomson, K. (CoI)
Project: Studentship
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Reducing blindness and visual impairment in people experiencing homelessness
Jonuscheit, S. (PI), Loffler, G. (CoI), Emslie, C. (CoI), Khatoon, A. (CoI) & Sweeney, L. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Light therapy as a novel treatment for childhood myopia (VRT)
Kearney, S. (PI), Day, M. (CoI) & Jonuscheit, S. (CoI)
Project: Research Grant
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Exploring patient involvement in target refraction decision-making for cataract surgery
Hussain, A., Thomson, K., Jonuscheit, S. & MacLennan, C., 16 Apr 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Optometry and Vision Science.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Barriers to accessing eye care in Pakistan: a mixed methods study
Malik, M., Strang, N., Hafeez, A., Shabbir, M., Iftikhar, F. & Jonuscheit, S., 15 Jul 2025, In: Primary Health Care Research and Development. 26, e58.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reducing Blindness and Visual Impairment in People Experiencing Homelessness (Revision Study)
Sierka, A., Loffler, G., Emslie, C., Khatoon, A., Sweeney, L. & Jonuscheit, S., Dec 2025, 119 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Testing of sight - a risk-based framework project report
Jonuscheit, S., Lawrenson, J. G., Harper, R., Myint, J., Little, J.-A., Loffler, G. & Higgins, A., 13 Aug 2025, General Optical Council. 120 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Task-shifting and the recruitment and retention of eye care workers in under-served areas: a qualitative study of optometrists’ motivation in Ghana and Scotland
Somerville, J. G., Strang, N. C. & Jonuscheit, S., 31 May 2024, In: Primary Health Care Research and Development. 25, e30.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile1 Citation (Scopus)209 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
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Santander Universities Mobility Scholarship
Jonuscheit, S. (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Rolf-Weinschenk-Poster- Award
Jonuscheit, S. (Recipient), Oct 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Accreditation of BSc Optometry programme at Beuth University of Applied Sciences
Jonuscheit, S. (Member)
18 Dec 2015Activity: Other › Types of External academic engagement - Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
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Accreditation of BSc Optometry programme at Beuth University of Applied Sciences
Jonuscheit, S. (Advisor)
11 Dec 2013 → 13 Dec 2013Activity: Other › Types of Business and Community - Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
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Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Jonuscheit, S. (Participant)
4 May 2013 → 9 May 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
Jonuscheit, S. (Participant)
4 May 2013 → 9 May 2013Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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