The LVO conducts laboratory and clinical research covering all scientific fields of ophthalmology and vision sciences. The Optics and Vision Laboratory carries out translational research. This means that it has the capacity to research, design, construct, and apply all of its innovative research results at the preclinical and clinical levels.

A key factor contributing to the high quality of research conducted at the LVO is the close collaboration between physicians and researchers from the natural sciences, which provides the ideal conditions for the rapid approach and thorough investigation of research topics in the LVO's field of interest.