Research
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Developing treatment to stop scarring in the lining of the eye
Aiming to boost current treatments that only tackle inflammation
CompletedOctober 2010 - September 2013 -
A look at the back of the eye in Kenyan over-50s
A follow-up study to find out about new and ongoing cases of age-related sight loss and disability.
CompletedAugust 2011 - August 2014 -
Improving healthcare services for people with inherited retinal dystrophies: an evidence-based approach.
A research programme to reduce inequality, provide information and increase the options open to patients and families
CompletedJanuary 2010 - March 2016 -
Finding the genetic cause of a type of keratoconus that’s inherited
Gathering the basic information needed to give families better information and to start developing new treatments.
CompletedJanuary 2012 - December 2014 -
Support cells and the immune system in AMD
Understanding the links between genetic variations and the effects they have on the light-sensitive part of the eye.
CompletedOctober 2011 - September 2014 -
Using whole-genome sequencing to understand the genetics of cataracts that are present at birth
New test now adopted by the NHS.
CompletedOctober 2011 - March 2015 -
Retinal vessel function to identify and assess diabetic retinopathy in coronary artery disease patients
Does a new method of assessing retinal vessel function improve the diagnosis and risk stratification of diabetic retinopathy in patients with coronary artery disease?
CompletedJanuary 2013 - December 2014 -
Drug treatment to prevent a sight-threatening complication from surgery to reattach the retina
Can controlled delivery of a form of vitamin A tackle proliferative vitreoretinopathy?
CompletedOctober 2011 - June 2015 -
Finding out what role two important parts of the immune system play in AMD
Looking at how our genes and the environment interact to affect AMD risk.
CompletedNovember 2011 - March 2015