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Ophthalmology

Summary

We oversee research that deals with:

  • medical and surgical treatments of eye diseases
  • optometry
  • visual rehabilitation
  • other key areas within the broader discipline of vision sciences

We support a broad range of research studies including:

  • medicines and devices for eye diseases
  • investigating childhood and inherited visual disorders
  • studies of aids to help people with visual impairment

UK Clinical Eye Research Strategy

The Clinical Eye Strategy aims to connect ophthalmology research in the UK and facilitate a research pipeline of therapies and technologies. Find out more:

UK Clinical Eye Research Strategy

National Specialty Lead

Professor Rupert Bourne is the CRN National Specialty Lead for ophthalmology.

Funding opportunities / funding calls

See the latest funding opportunities for ophthalmology research

Associate Principal Investigator (PI) Scheme

If you’re a healthcare professional, you could be eligible for our Associate PI Scheme

Help with research

Through the Clinical Research Network (CRN), you can get help with:

  • planning and delivering your research to achieve the greatest impact
  • recruiting patients for your study
  • costs for your study, if you are eligible. This could include money for extra staff, facilities or equipment

Find out more about the Services to support study delivery

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