Vera da Silva

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Vera da Silva is an accomplished professional in the field of optometry and vision sciences, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of PhiloScript Ltd since January 2025, focusing on supporting online creators in sharing science-backed information. Vera has been a Research Fellow at Cardiff University since October 2020, participating in the SAponins in MAcular DIsease (SAMADI) trial, and holds additional roles as a Postgraduate Research Representative and Graduate Clinical Tutor, teaching BSc Optometry and Vision Sciences students. Vera's academic journey includes a PhD project on high fidelity imaging retinal densitometry, as well as prior leadership experience as President of the Núcleo de Estudantes de Optometria at Universidade do Minho. Vera has also worked as an Optometrist at Acuitis Optical & Hearing, and gained valuable practical experience through various internships. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Optometry and Vision Sciences, a distance learning course in Advanced Contact Lenses, and ongoing PhD studies at Cardiff University.

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