Back a breakthrough in glaucoma
Glaucoma is the world’s second leading cause of blindness. It affects 60 million people worldwide – nearly half a million in the UK alone. At present sight lost from glaucoma is irreversible which is why Fight for Sight is dedicated to funding the most promising studies aimed at preventing and treating this devastating condition. We’re currently funding 27 glaucoma research projects. Thanks to our kind supporters, research teams across the country stand on the brink of breakthroughs that could transform people’s lives and help them keep their sight.
Some of our glaucoma research
Researchers successfully demonstrate gene therapy for glaucoma in the lab
A Fight for Sight funded researcher from the University of Bristol, Dr Colin Chu, has used gene editing techniques to successfully demonstrate a gene therapy for glaucoma in the lab.
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A new way to repair cell damage caused by glaucoma
Research at the University of Cambridge aims to strengthen the connection between the eye and the brain, protecting and re-growing the vital cells that are damaged by glaucoma and other conditions.
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Organ on a chip - a lab the size of a matchbox to develop new glaucoma treatment
We’re funding scientist at Imperial College to develop an ‘organ-on-chip’ that for the first time will be used to help investigate glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness.
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Can researchers develop a personalised treatment for glaucoma?
Researchers from Ulster University are developing a personalised medicine for patients at risk of glaucoma from using steroids.
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Predicting the risk of who will develop glaucoma
The results from a Fight for Sight funded study could pave the way for a genetic based screening program for glaucoma.
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Pioneering study identifies effective laser treatment for glaucoma
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