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Regenerative properties of retinal cells
Current treatments for retinal degeneration only slow progression of sight loss rather than restore vision. More researc…
New Moorfields Eye Charity chair in advanced ocular imaging
We’re funding a joint professorship combining world leading engineering and vision science.
Optometry led delivery of glaucoma treatment
Moorfields led research has demonstrated that changes to the treatment pathway for some glaucoma patients improves outco…
Building a glaucoma model
Researchers at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology are developing a 3D model to investigate the mechanisms underlying gla…
Using ultrasound to diagnose eye cancer
Every year, approximately 1,400 patients are referred to the eye cancer service at Moorfields Eye Hospital. Clinicians t…
Monitoring glaucoma from home
The way routine clinical services across the UK are being delivered is changing the way in which we access healthcare. W…
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…
Modelling degenerative diseases of the retina
Retinal degenerative diseases are a leading cause of sight loss in developed countries. This includes macular disease -…
Understanding retinal changes in rare inherited eye diseases
Inherited retinal diseases are a genetically and phenotypically diverse group of diseases that collectively form the lea…
Understanding how the eye develops
Four in every 10,000 cases of blindness amongst children are caused by faulty genes preventing normal eye development during pregnancy.
Vision loss and mitochondria - the energy producers of cells
Dominant optic atrophy (DOA) is the most common inherited disease of the optic nerve and a cause of progressive blindness in children and young adults
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.