Tell us what inspired your journey into eye care and you could win £100. Open to young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers in partnership with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social. #NIHRsupported Deadline: 4 Sept 🔗 buff.ly/3LqnSZm @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Do you support someone living with an inherited sight loss condition? @retinauk.bsky.social are running a free CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday 18 September. Where: Birmingham or online. Register here for free: RetinaUK.org.uk/prof-conf

Apply for a research skills for eye health course at @lshtm.bsky.social, fully funded by our BRC, with no cost to staff or departments. This flexible, online programme runs over 18 weeks, starting on 31 August 2026. Apply by 22 July. Open to @moorfields.bsky.social staff. 🔗 buff.ly/28XYX5j

Discover the future of eye care research. Step inside the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health in our latest film. The development brings together our partners @moorfields.bsky.social and Moorfields Eye Charity in a single, state-of-the-art facility. #NIHR youtu.be/waGXzF399I8

Did you know that glaucoma often develops without noticeable symptoms? Join us for our next Coffee Hour with Ruke Ejegreh who will share her research into glaucoma prevalence in adults aged 40+ When: Weds 8 July, 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Eyes On The Future brought the global #RDH12 community together to share the latest progress in gene therapy. From a first-in-human trial expected in 2026 to promising early clinical results in patients aged 10–40, momentum is building. #NIHRsupported Read more in our news item: buff.ly/0S762eW

Interested in developing your research skills or exploring a clinical academic career? Our Education page brings together information on the programmes, networks and opportunities available through NIHR BRC: Moorfields. Find out more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/lea... @ucleye.bsky.social

Last Wednesday @ucleye.bsky.social hosted the annual London-Paris Retina Meeting. This connected leading retinal specialists from UK and French Institutions to discuss challenging clinical cases and share advice on diagnosis and best management. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/annual-londo...

Are you living with glaucoma? Your insights can help shape the future of eye care! Glaucoma UK is launching the National Glaucoma Patient Voices Survey on 6th July for those with glaucoma or who are currently being monitored. Learn more and register your interest: glaucoma.uk/national-pat...

A new eye imaging dataset is set to accelerate research into conditions affecting the front of the eye. This landmark project was developed by researchers at Moorfields and @ucleye.bsky.social through @insighteyehub.bsky.social. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/landmark-eye...

We have collaborated with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social to launch a new essay competition for young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers with an interest in eye health. #NIHRsupported Submit from 1 June to 4 Sept Find out more: buff.ly/gyorCS0

Join us for our next Coffee Hour! Ruke Ejegreh will share research on glaucoma prevalence in adults aged 40+, discussing how ageing, inequalities and access to eye care influence outcomes. When: Weds 8 July | 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Today, we are supporting the RDH12 Family Conference, bringing together patients and experts from around the world to share the latest research. We’ve heard about exciting ongoing studies and future developments. This afternoon will focus on patient perspectives! #NIHR20 #RDH12

This #Red4Research, we were joined by Prof Alice Davidson's inherited corneal disease Lab, showcasing their cutting-edge genetics research. We got hands-on experience extracting DNA from strawberries. Thank you to everyone helping us transform patients' lives through research. #NIHR20

On Monday researchers and clinicians from across UCL came together at the Centre for Sight Summit. Held as part of #UCL200, the event highlighted the value of lived experience in informing future research priorities. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/the-centre-f... @ucleye.bsky.social

Read our latest news item about the @ucleye.bsky.social celebration week Annual Lecture. We heard a talk from Prof. Uwe Wolfrum, a leading figure in contemporary sensory‑cell biology, and enjoyed celebrating our colleagues at the prize ceremony. Read more: buff.ly/C1tbOPh @moorfields.bsky.social

The Ophthalmology Academic Trainees Forum gives the inside story behind the paper and the podium moment. Joined by Prof. Gus Gazzard, a glaucoma specialist, & Dr. Shruti Chandra, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow. Read our news item and get involved with the forum: buff.ly/4it9xLK

Proud sponsors of the @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium, supporting the next generation of talent. Discover more ways we can support your career in the article below, including a new essay competition now open for entries! Read more: buff.ly/UT1LLIt @moorfields.bsky.social

We have collaborated with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social to launch a new essay competition for young people, students, and early-career clinicians and researchers with an interest in eye health. #NIHRsupported Submit from 1 June to 4 Sept Find out more: buff.ly/gyorCS0

Congratulations to this year’s NIHR Moorfields BRC Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement awardees: the winner is Associate Prof. @amandajcarr.bsky.social, and the runner-up is Dr. Jacqueline Miller. Read more below! ⬇️ #NIHRsupported #NIHR20 @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

We are proud to sponsor today's @ucleye.bsky.social Early Career Researchers Symposium! Discover how we can support you at every stage of your career, from involving the public in your research to getting your work noticed. #NIHRsupported Explore opportunities: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/

Today is the eighth Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainees Forum. We heard from two speakers about their careers: glaucoma specialist Prof. Gus Gazzard and Shruti Chandra, an NIHR Academic Clinical Fellow. Find out about future sessions: buff.ly/W7tgCPI #NIHRsuported @ucleye.bsky.social

Congratulations to Prof. Alastair Denniston, who has been ranked 7th in the @hsj.co.uk '50 most influential people for NHS tech in 2026’. Read our latest news item: buff.ly/hZ4sRrI @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Huge congratulations to Prof Jugnoo Rahi on receiving the Bowman Medal at the RCOphth Congress 2026. Prof Rahi delivered the Bowman Lecture, highlighting how population health research can improve outcomes for children with eye conditions. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/childhood-vi...

At our latest Coffee Hour Prof Jugnoo Rahi shared how population health research can improve outcomes for children with vision impairment. Read Ruke Ejegreh's reflections: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/childhood-vi... Join Ruke at our next Coffee Hour on 8 July: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

🚨New blog post! Improving research participation for children and young people through co-design Jacq Miller, from @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social, writes about embedding child-friendly features in a research project. Blog👇 www.bristolbrc.nihr.ac.uk/improving-re... Project👇 www.kcl.ac.uk/research/ci2i

Applications are now open for The Future of Eye Care essay competition! We're inviting young people, students, early-career clinicians and researchers to share the story behind their passion for eye health. Find out more and how to enter: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/the-future-o...

The latest #EyeYPAG blog is live! In this meeting members worked with Moorfields Optometrist Alicia Fothergill, UCL research fellow Dr Roni Maimon Mor and the Child Vision Lab as well as starting poster designs for the upcoming iCAN summit. Read here: generationr.org.uk/april-2026-e...

Last week, we celebrated International Clinical Trials Day and 20 years of the NIHR! Our stalls across the hospital brought this work to life, highlighting how quality research is shaped in collaboration with the public it serves. Read our news item: buff.ly/2VQjSw5 @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHR20

At yesterday's Coffee Hour Prof Jugnoo Rahi gave an engaging talk sharing her insights on childhood vision impairment and what it really means to live with sight loss. She shared the important message that listening to children’s lived experiences is essential for improving care and outcomes.

Congratulations, Prof. Omar Mahroo, for being announced as Chair of the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Global Members Committee. As the BRC’s Clinical Academic Trainees Development Lead, he has championed underrepresented groups in ophthalmic research. Read more: buff.ly/aosxPNV @ucleye.bsky.social

Thinking about your next steps in research? Explore how we can support you on our dedicated Funding and Education pages, including our helpful funding grants calendar! Find them under ‘about us’ via this link: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/fin... @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHR #NIHRsupported

One year after receiving an NIHR Doctoral Fellowship, @ucleye.bsky.social researcher and Moorfields clinician Dr Shafi Balal has published studies exploring how #AI can support earlier diagnosis and automated monitoring for keratoconus. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/ai-keratocon...

Researchers have found that genetic testing could help predict the progression of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, a common age-related cause of visual loss. FECD is a leading cause of corneal transplants globally. Read our latest news item: buff.ly/tyrqc0S @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHRsupported

Researchers have found that genetic testing could help predict the progression of Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, a common age-related cause of visual loss. FECD is a leading cause of corneal transplants globally. Read our latest news item: buff.ly/tyrqc0S @ucleye.bsky.social #NIHRsupported

NEW PAPER in @eyejournal.bsky.social (open access): Qualitative analysis of patient & staff experiences of novel, community-based clinic for chronic eye disease: we discuss how appointments work, clinical setting, communication/engagement, & future of such clinics www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Join us for our next Coffee Hour! On Wednesday we're excited to welcome Prof Jugnoo Rahi who will be sharing her research on visual health in children and young people. When: Thurs 27 May | 3-4pm Where: Coffee Junction N1 7SU Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

This International Clinical Trials Day at Moorfields, our researchers made complex science accessible to patients and staff. Celebrating the innovations transforming patient care. Missed it? Read our latest interviews on researchers making an impact: buff.ly/13g1j75 @ucleye.bsky.social #CTD2026

This International Clinical Trials Day, discover the people behind the research. Associate Prof Mahi Muqit has helped restore vision for people with AMD. Prof Annegret Dahlmann‑Noor is tackling myopia in young people, one of the fastest‑growing eye health challenges. Read more: buff.ly/13g1j75

Today is International Clinical Trials Day! Discover how you can be part of research at Moorfields. Patients and staff welcome. 10 am – 3 pm: Opposite Costa on the ground floor: 11:30am – 2:30pm: Richard Desmond Childrens Eye Centre, cafe 12am – 2pm: Canteen, 3rd floor bepartofresearch.nihr.ac.uk

At our latest Coffee Hour Prof Glen Jeffery explained implications of lighting on healthy ageing. Read reflections from patient advisor David Barton: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patient-advi... Register for our next Coffee Hour on 27 May with Prof Jugnoo Rahi: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

We’re excited to share that Prof Patrick Yu Wai Man has been elected to the ARVO Board of Trustees as part of the #ARVO26 elections. Patrick is a leading neuro-ophthalmologist with roles across UCL IoO, Moorfields and University of Cambridge. Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/patrick-yu-w...

3 Moorfields clinicians have been awarded places on the NIHR Senior Research Leader Programme! Congratulations to Tendai Gwenhure, @vijaytailor.bsky.social & Nicola Dunlop on being selected to help shape the future of clinical research leadership. Read: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?p=7123&previ...

Despite the packed programme at ARVO, our research colleagues generously shared highlights from their trip. Explore the pioneering research transforming the lives of patients facing sight loss. #ARVO2026 Read our latest news item: buff.ly/keSnO60 @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social

The BRC sponsored our inspiring colleagues at the Women in Eye and Vision Research (WEAVR) Luncheon at the @arvoinfo.bsky.social conference. #arvo2026 Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/arvo-women-i... @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #NIHRsupported

Prof. Glen Jeffery walked us through the relationship between sunlight and health at today's Coffee Hour. Takeaway: Skip expensive gadgets. Accessible light sources at home may help us get the wavelengths we need. Try an 850-lumen incandescent bulb! @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Final reminder to join our next Coffee Hour! Hear from Glen Jeffery, neuroscience professor @ucleye.bsky.social, who will share research on how different types of light influence eye health When: Weds 13 May | 3-4pm Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...

Congratulations to Prof Andrew Dick on his appointment as UCL's Dean of the Faculty of Brain Sciences. As our BRC co-director, Andrew plays a pivotal role in driving translational research that improves outcomes for patients with eye disease. We can't wait to see him flourish in this new role!

Well done to the members of our BRC who completed the @ucl.ac.uk campus run yesterday at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park! It was great to come together with others from across the UCL community to celebrate UCL's 200th anniversary. #UCLCampusRun #UCL200 @ucleye.bsky.social

Have you ever wondered how everyday light impacts your eyes? Join our next Coffee Hour with Prof Glen Jeffery who will be sharing his research on how different types of light influence vision. When: Wed 13 May | 3-4 Where: Coffee Junction, N1 7SU Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...