Catharina Thiel Sandholdt

Catharina Thiel Sandholdt, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the Center for General Practice, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on detecting age-related vision impairment in primary healthcare.

She is involved in two research projects: the DETECT study, which investigates the detection of reduced vision among older patients in general practice, and the OPAL study, which focuses on detecting reduced vision among nursing home residents. Both projects are funded by the VELUX Foundation.

With a background in participatory methods and a focus on health inequalities, Catharina is particularly interested in how general practice and opticians can work together to help more older adults maintain their sight.