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NIHR researchers contribute to major new Lancet Commission on Global Eye Health

A newly published report in The Lancet Global Health journal sets out the huge unmet need for eye care around the world, which by 2050 will see 1.8 billion people living with untreated vision impairment. By tackling the barriers to treatments in low- and middle-income countries using existing, cost-effective interventions, the report estimates the boost to global economic output would be almost £300 billion a year – as well improving quality of life for millions of people.

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NIHR funds first UK-wide population study of all forms of childhood visual impairment

A new epidemiological study carried out with NIHR support provides detailed information on the prevalence of different visual impairments, as well as associated conditions and environmental factors. The findings are vital for assesing the visual health of the population and planning effective health services.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome; new study showing impact of pandemic on symptoms coincides with Coronation St storyline featuring the condition

A new study showing the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Charles Bonnet Syndrome symptoms coincides with a Coronation Street storyline featuring the often frightening condition. In the soap Johnny, an established character, develops scary, silent hallucinations: The UCL scientists study highlights the isolation of the condition

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2021

Our colleagues and partners at UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences and Women in Vision UK spoke to two women who work under the Moorfields BRC banner, as part of celebrations marking this annual UN inititative to promote the incredible work of women in science.

As remote consultations surge, home eye tests prove effective

Researchers from NIHR Moorfields BRC, Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, working with colleagues at UCL, Essex and Cambridge universities wanted to find out if a simple, paper-based eye test could be used by eye patients at home...

Research led by Prof. Paul Foster and the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium showing an increased risk of Age-related Macular Degeneration linked to air pollution has been published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology

Gene Vision website launched

The Gene Vision website has been created by researchers, clinicians and patient charities to provide a trustworthy open-access resource for information on Rare Genetic Eye disease.

Charles Bonnet Syndrome Patient Information Event

Over 500 people attended the online patient information event on 16th November, marking Charles Bonnet Syndrome awareness day and 5 years since the launch of Esme's Umbrella.

Laser treatment for glaucoma; major new study

Following the LiGHT study led by Professor Gus Gazzard to investigate the use of laser treatment as an alternative to eye drops for glaucoma a further international trial has been announced. Read about the new trial here

UCL Age Innovation Hub launched

Our colleagues at UCL are looking for your ideas about how technology could improve health and quality of life in our aging population . Click here for more information on how to help shape the future of innovation.

We were proud to support this year's Bloomsbury Festival, much of which was held online this year. Interviews with BRC researchers and the new INSIGHT podcast series were broadcast on Bloomsbury radio during the festival. Physical events are being planned for next spring.

Click here for more about the festival and links to our podcasts and radio interviews.

Research opportunities at Moorfields : ROAM

Moorfields launches new web application ROAM for patients and public interested in taking part in research at the trust.

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