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Monitoring glaucoma from home
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted routine clinical services across the UK, changing the way in which we a…
Redesigning contact lenses for keratoconus
Contact lenses can offer a great option for correcting vision. For people with keratoconus however, contact lens are often rigid, and with irregular shape of the eye can reduce patient quality of life.
Improving outcomes for people with keratoconus
Early diagnosis is an important factor for the outcome of treatment options in many diseases.
3D models support study of gene therapy for blindness
Gene therapy has the potential to prevent or stop the loss of vision caused by genetic conditions. We’re funding a proje…
Monitoring children’s sight from home
Regular home-monitoring of vision would particularly benefit children, as hospital visits can disrupt schooling. It woul…
Innovating glaucoma care
Glaucoma is the leading cause of incurable sight loss globally, affecting over 80 million people. The number of people a…
Counselling for children and young people
We’re funding specialist counselling sessions to help children and young people affected by sight loss.
Effect of Covid-19 on people with diabetes
With Diabetes UK, we’re co-funding a project looking at the effects of deferring treatment of DMO patients.
Sight-saving imaging for premature babies
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye condition that puts premature babies at risk of permanent sight loss.
We’re funding the Friends of Moorfields’ volunteers
We’re supporting the Friends of Moorfields and their fantastic volunteer programme for three years.
Investigating the genetics of glaucoma to find new treatments
We’re co-funding ‘LiGHT’, a study that explores personalised therapy for glaucoma patients.
Combining genetics and drug development to tackle glaucoma
We’re funding research into a new treatment that could help prevent scarring caused by glaucoma.
Understanding the role of nerves in the cornea
We’re funding research into VEGF-A, a protein that could promote healthy maintenance and recovery of the cornea after injury.
Involving young people in developing Moorfields’ services for children
We’re funding a Youth Forum so children and young people can have their say.
Playtime at Moorfields
Every year we fund new toys to replace lost and damaged ones at the Richard Desmond Children’s Eye Centre to help put younger patients at ease.
A new zebrafish facility to help study eye diseases
We’re investing in a cutting-edge zebrafish facility so researchers can explore new treatments for blinding conditions.
Digital keys to unlock benefits for staff and patients
We’re funding a trial of digital keys for medicine cupboards so staff can access medicines faster.
Finding a way to correct genes that cause disease
We’re investing in research exploring inherited eye conditions like Stargardt Disease.
Keeping the back of the eye healthy and clear of debris
Researchers at Moorfields are searching for a new way to treat patients who get a build up of debris in the back of the eye.
Using AI in new ways to investigate retinal diseases
We’re funding a research study that will use deep learning to evaluate causes of inherited retinal diseases.
Real-world evidence driving personalised eye care
We’re funding genetics research that will help us to better understand the risk factors associated with glaucoma.
Searching for genes causing corneal diseases
We’re funding a PhD Studentship, where the researcher will investigate the cause of two corneal diseases.
Raising awareness of the dangers of tap water for contact lens wearers
We’re funding a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of using tap water to clean contact lenses.