Research

The role of mitochondrial dysfunction in healthy ageing within the eye

Investigating the influence of life-long metabolic factors that contribute to age-related sight loss conditions

The aim of this study is to identify changes in metabolism that lead to glaucoma, which in turn could result in new treatments.

Translating discoveries about the genetics of myopia into benefits for patients

Aiming to convert myopia genetic discoveries into strategies for early detection and mechanistic insight.

Developing alternative treatment method for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration

The aim of this project is to find a new improved treatment for people with wet AMD.

Developing a technique to investigate specific cells contribution to abnormal healing

Spatial transcriptomic profiling to detect cell-specific mechanosensitive mechanisms within human optic nerve heads – a pilot study.

The role of somatic chromosomal abundance in risk and prognosis of Age-related Macular Degeneration

The impact and structural correlates of glare in albinism and infantile nystagmus

A large capacity vector to treat photoreceptor dystrophies

Testing of a small promoter to treat nystagmus