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Cathy E M Williams is a Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology at the University of Bristol, with a key focus on visual development in children. She has dedicated her clinical career to enhancing the understanding and treatment of visual function in pediatric patients. Her work includes participation in the ALSPAC study, where she examined predictors and outcomes associated with visual function, particularly in relation to refractive errors and stereopsis. As a Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at the Bristol Eye Hospital, she has been instrumental in establishing a specialized clinic that investigates neurodevelopmental difficulties affecting children. Her significant research endeavors include receiving a NIHR Career Development Fellowship to explore 'Functional Vision' and leading a program supported by a NIHR Senior Research Fellowship to develop and evaluate services for children with Cerebral Visual Impairment (CVI). This condition affects an estimated 1% of children, leading to challenges in learning, coordination, and communication due to brain dysfunction rather than eye issues. Williams's research addresses the complexities of intervening effectively with these children, refining and evaluating multisectoral approaches involving schools and hospitals.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.