Research

Creating a model to investigate corneal thinning in keratoconus

Investigating genetic variants leading to AMD

Researchers are looking to determine whether this system can be used to successfully identify variant pathogenicity in AMD.

Investigation of LW/MW cone opsin disease and therapy in retinal organoids

TIGER: Surgical Trial

Vitrectomy, subretinal Tissue plasminogen activator and Intravitreal Gas for submacular haemorrhage secondary to Exudative age-Related macular degeneration (TIGER): a European randomised controlled surgical trial.

Developing hybrid antimicrobial peptides to treat corneal infection

The aim of the project is to design and develop a novel class of antimicrobial agent - human-derived hybrid AMPs - to treat corneal infection.

Sub-retinal blood vessel damage and the development of dry AMD

The role of EPCR in choriocapillaris atrophy during age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Pre-clinical research to treat bacteria leading to sight loss and hospitalisation

Optimising radiosensitivity of uveal melanoma by targeting DNA damage response

Researchers investigate how cancer responds to x-ray therapy proton beam therapy. This will identify drug strategies that can optimise radiotherapy treatment in promoting UM cell killing.

Investigating genetics underlying inherited corneal disease

Researchers seek to identify the underlying genetic mutations that cause inherited corneal disease.