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

Education:

• PhD, Salus University 
• MSc, Salus University 

Role at the University:

• Assistant Teaching Professor, Clinical and Translational Research and Innovation
• Assistant Teaching 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

Research:

Extensive experience as a principal investigator for:

• Population-based clinical eye care studies
• Randomized controlled trials, review studies, and clinical survey studies on contact lenses
• Pedagogic survey studies on planning and implementing clinical education

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., 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., Vitek M., Kärkkäinen A.
  Effectiveness of Controlled Patient Care Education Provided in the United States for European Graduate Students in Optometry: A Survey Study
  Conference: American Academy of Optometry Anaheim 2026

• 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:

• Surgical Procedures for Optometric Physician Certification, Oklahoma College of Optometry - Northeastern State University
• Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment Certification, Oklahoma College of Optometry - Northeastern State University
• Injectable Medications in Primary Eyecare Certification, Southern College of Optometry
•  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, The Finnish Institute of Occupational Health
• Specialty Contact Lens Certification, Oulu University (OUAS)
• Additional license: GOC Licensed Optometrist and Registered Doctorate in the United Kingdom