Robert Andersson, MSc, MEd, PhD, FBCLA, FAAO

Education:

• PhD, Salus University 
• MSc, Salus University 

Role at the University:

• Assistant Professor, Biomedicine
• Assistant Professor, Master of Science in Clinical Optometry 

Clinical Specialty:

• Clinical medicine
• Retinal disease
• Myopia management
• Clinical research
• Clinical education pedagogy: Clinical education design and implementation

Selected Representative Publications:

• Andersson, R. B. Å., Pelino, C., Monaco, W. A., & Bunin, G. (2024).
  Prevalence Rates of Diabetic Retinopathy and Undiagnosed Diabetes Among Delaware Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Residents.
  Gerontology & geriatric medicine, 10, 23337214241260938.
  https://doi.org/10.1177/23337214241260938
• Andersson, R. B. Å., Al-Namaeh, M., Monaco, W. A., & Meng, H. (2020). Vision Loss Among Delaware Nursing Home Residents. Gerontology & geriatric medicine, 6, 2333721420934245. https://doi.org/10.1177/2333721420934245
• Effects of ascorbic acid on chemical and thermal corneal burns: A comprehensive literature review Mashael Al-Namaeh Robert Andersson Medical hypothesis, discovery & innovation in optometry, Vol. 1 No. 2 (2020), 31 October 2020 , Page 44-51
  https://doi.org/10.51329/mehdioptometry107

Professional Poster Presentations:

• Andersson R. and Vitek M.
  Clinical Competency Outcomes of Patient-Centered Supplemental Education for Finnish Students Studying in the United States
  Conference: European Academy of Optometry and Optics Meeting 2021
• Andersson R. and Monaco W.
  Vision Loss Among Delaware Nursing Home Residents
  Conference: American Academy of Optometry Orlando meeting 2019

• Andersson R. and Mladenovich D.
  Optometric Mode of Practice and Referral Patterns in Finland
  Conference: American Academy of Optometry Boston meeting 2011

Professional Honors and Activities:

• Fellowship of the American Academy of Optometry
• Fellowship of the British Contact Lens Association
• Sight Award for visionary work in developing eye care in Europe
• Salus University, Alumni Association: Recognition of outstanding scholarship, Doctor PhD in Biomedicine degree studies
• Salus University, College of Health Sciences: Recognition of outstanding scholarship, Doctor PhD in Biomedicine degree studies, Summa Cum Laude
• Salus University MSc in clinical optometry international studies leadership award

Professional Certifications:

• Advanced Ophthalmic Procedures: Laser and Surgery Course
• Injectable Medications in Primary Eyecare Course
• Introduction to the Principles and Practice of Clinical Research certificate, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, National Institute of Health
• Occupational Health Care Specialist Certification
• Specialty Contact Lens Certification
• Additional license: GOC Licensed Optometrist and Registered Doctorate in the United Kingdom