Research
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The genetics of a rare form of glaucoma that affects younger men
Aiming for earlier detection before irreversible sight loss
CompletedOctober 2016 - April 2021 -
A patient-friendly test of useful vision in moderate and advanced glaucoma
Developing a more reliable way to monitor the condition’s progress
CompletedOctober 2016 - October 2019 -
Testing 3 new approaches to treatment in a mouse version of macular degeneration
Drug treatment, gene therapy and cell replacement therapy may be able to tackle different stages of the condition
CompletedApril 2017 - March 2018 -
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Finding the genetic cause of dry eye syndrome
A study of 20,000 people aiming to improve diagnosis and treatment of a very common cause of poor eye health
CompletedJanuary 2017 - February 2018 -
How do faults in the RPGR gene cause X-linked retinitis pigmentosa?
Laying the groundwork for developing a cure for severe inherited blindness using gene editing technology
CompletedJanuary 2017 - April 2018 -
How does a cell’s ability to make energy affect glaucoma?
Developing a blood test that could predict who is most at risk of irreversible sight loss
CompletedSeptember 2018 - March 2022 -
How is depth perception affected by involuntary eye movements?
A new test to find out how people with infantile nystagmus and albinism manage everyday activities that rely on 3D vision
CompletedFebruary 2017 - August 2018 -
What do sight test and eye scan results look like for healthy children aged 0-11?
Gathering data that could help diagnose and monitor the progress of children with cerebral visual impairment
CompletedMay 2017 - January 2019