Research
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Searching for more of the genes behind inherited central vision loss
Taking the first step towards targeted treatment and helping families plan for the future
CompletedJanuary 2015 - February 2016 -
Automatic computer analysis of blood vessels in wet AMD
Building up a picture of the effects of different treatments
CompletedJanuary 2015 - May 2016 -
Why is Acanthamoeba keratitis on the rise?
Understanding the causes of an emerging threat to sight.
CompletedDecember 2014 - November 2015 -
High-tech enhanced vision for people with one eye
Filming video from the blind side of eye cancer patients.
CompletedApril 2015 - December 2016 -
Falling and the fear of falling in people with glaucoma
Understanding the effect of losing side vision on how people move in order to reduce the risk of falling
CompletedApril 2015 - September 2015 -
Imaging the eye to spot the early signs of glaucoma
Adapting a standard technique to look for the tissue changes in the eye that happen before optic nerve damage begins
CompletedMarch 2015 - February 2016 -
The genes and molecules behind ‘keyhole’ eye development
Helping people to plan for their future.
CompletedOctober 2015 - September 2018 -
The genetics of conditions that affect the cornea’s inner lining
Looking for alternatives to corneal transplant surgery.
CompletedOctober 2015 - September 2019 -
How do calcium and protein build up in the eye and what’s the link to AMD?
A surprise link to the mineral found in teeth and bones.
CompletedSeptember 2015 - December 2017