Investment in patient care is critical and the research into eye conditions to help find new treatments is priceless.
We are the leading charity in the UK funding research into eye conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and innovations in patient care to help patients worldwide.
Helping people with sight loss
Myles Turner’s story: cataracts
At just two years old, Myles Turner was diagnosed with cataracts. After four life-changing surgeries and nineteen years …
Enzo’s story
When Enzo was born, he was diagnosed with anterior dysgenesis, secondary glaucoma and phthisis bulbi in his left eye, ev…
Alison’s story: Living with retinitis pigmentosa
Diagnosed with incurable retinitis pigmentosa at 23, Alison Whelan reflects on 35 years of resilience, acceptance, and s…
What we’re funding right now
Understanding abnormal eye development in Fraser syndrome
Professor Alison Hardcastle’s team is investigating the role of gene mutations in the abnormal eye development in Fraser syndrome.
Understanding how genes control eye development
We are funding Dr Rodrigo Young’s research to study the genes that control the eye development. Read more.
Innovative ways to diagnose uveitis
Dr Colin Chu received funding to test if advanced DNA sequencing can identify hidden causes of uveitis through Moorfields’ innovation grants program.
Help us make a difference
Your support helps create a future without sight loss. We can’t do it without you.
Donate to our Moorfields Moments appeal
Your gift today could help us reach even more people experiencing sight loss – and transform their lives for the better.
Eye to Eye 2025
Sunday 22 June 2025
Join our family-friendly fundraising walk to give back for the life-changing care Moorfields gives its patients.
Battersea Park Half Marathon
Saturday 18 October 2025
This is the flattest half marathon that central London has to offer - it is a unique and inspiring event. Do it for Moorfields.