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Professor Sir Eric Thomas
We are immensely saddened by the death of Professor Sir Eric Thomas. Eric made an enormous contribution to our work, as a trustee and as chair of our fundraising committee.
Awareness raising campaign on tube and radio
Moorfields Eye Charity is excited to launch a campaign about the importance of research and innovation in helping people…
Moorfields’ Stars of 2023
Moorfields Stars recognises the outstanding achievements of staff and volunteers at Moorfields and UCL. We’re very proud…
World Sight Day: How to look after your children’s eyes
To mark World Sight Day 2023, we want to share some tips with you on how to look after your children’s eyes and protect …
£1.7 million funding for children’s eye health research
Moorfields Eye Charity and the Medical Research Foundation are working in partnership to support research into childhood…
Launching Eye Grow!
We are pleased to introduce Eye Grow, a new opportunity for our supporters to grow a sunflower and fill their homes with…
Oriel celebrates breaking ground milestone
A special breaking ground celebration was held on Tuesday 11 July to mark the start of construction to build Oriel, a ne…
6th UCL Early Career Researchers Symposium
The Early Career Researchers Symposium is an opportunity for research students and researchers in early stages of their careers to showcase their amazing work.
£10 million award for new state-of-the-art eye health centre
The Garfield Weston Foundation has awarded £10 million to Moorfields Eye Charity for Oriel, a new integrated centre for …
We welcome three new people to key governance roles
We have appointed three new members to key committees who bring expertise, passion and knowledge to the charity, further…
Eye to Eye 2023: A walk to remember
On Sunday 5 March 2023, patients, staff, loved ones and researchers came together for a sponsored walk around the histor…
Glaucoma award announcement
We’re shining the spotlight on our newly-funded fellow, Dr Nicky Cronbach, whose research will help families with primar…
Contract signed to build Oriel
A £300 million contract has been awarded to Bouygues UK to build Oriel, a new eye care, research and education centre.
New research funding to help people with diabetes
We’ve partnered with Diabetes UK, Fight for Sight and the Macular Society to launch a call for applications.
All systems go for Oriel
Plans for Oriel, a new state-of-the-art eye care, research and education centre, have been given the green light.
World Sight Day - tips for healthy eyes
1 in 5 people across the UK fear losing their sight over losing any other sense. Experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital share advice for looking after your eyes.
Online courses on eye conditions
Moorfields are running free online courses on major eye conditions, helping people understand treatment, management and practical aspects of daily living.
Moorfields Eye Charity appoints two new trustees-designate
We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr Jyotsna Vohra and Kevin McGrath OBE DL to our Grants committee and Orie…
New charity hub opens at Moorfields Eye Hospital
We have launched our new charity hub at Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road. It is a space where visitors can learn more about the charity.
An outpouring of tea and thanks at this year’s NHS Big Tea
Moorfields Eye Charity celebrated the NHS Big Tea at the start of July, with tea parties at Moorfields sites to thank our NHS staff.
Making an impact in 2021
We’re launching our impact report to share what we’ve achieved over the last year, supporting Moorfields and UCL through an extraordinary year.
Charity trustee, Prof Carrie MacEwen, awarded DBE
We’re delighted to announce that Prof Carrie MacEwen, charity trustee, has been awarded a DBE
The future of global eye health
We’re supporting a Lancet Commission on global eye health which is preparing for the future.
Analysing UK health research
We’re excited to be one of 91 AMRC charities helping detail the UK’s health and medical research landscape.
A new way to support us
We know how much you value Moorfields. Our new fundraising volunteer programme gives you the chance to give back by donating your time.
Investing in innovation
Our new innovation grants support new ideas and innovative projects at Moorfields to improve patient care and the patient experience.
£30m Research England grant awarded to Oriel
Research England has awarded a £30m grant to support our proposed new world-leading eye health centre, Oriel.