Eye News features NIHR Doctoral Fellow Shafi Balal on developing an artificial intelligence model to predict the progression of keratoconus. Earlier diagnosis supports timely treatment and improved patient outcomes. Discover Oculomics, where the eye unlocks systemic health. #AI 🔗 buff.ly/J8ullfI

Shafi Balal on predicting keratoconus progression

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Phase 2 feasibility study in @nature.com has shown that early vitrectomy surgery treatment for acute endophthalmitis can be potentially more beneficial to patients’ vision compared with the current antibiotic-first approach. Read more: buff.ly/6oUIrQU @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social

Early vitrectomy for endophthalmitis offers hope to patients - NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields

A Phase 2 feasibility study published today in the prestigious Nature Communications Medicine journal has shown that early vitrectomy surgery treatment for acute endophthalmitis can be potentially mor...

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Our Clinical Academic Lead, Prof. Omar Mahroo, recently visited our collaborators at the Lv Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in India. He delivered the “16th Prof C S Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture” on the latest technologies in retinal imaging and led electrophysiology workshops. 🔗 buff.ly/wM4dtF8

Congratulations to Prof Hari Jayaram on being promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology at @ucleye.bsky.social. He is also our Co-Theme Lead for Regenerative Therapy, Lasers & Medical Devices, helping to drive innovations that improve patient care. Discover more: buff.ly/O9r8lTN @moorfields.bsky.social

Yesterday, Prof. Andrew Dick introduced Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor for her inaugural lecture. Her research puts children’s voices at the heart of shaping impactful research. She is Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Consultant in Children’s Eye Health & NIHR Fellowship Award holder.

Missed our Coffee Hour with Ruke Ejegreh? Julia Muraszczuk from @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social shares her key takeaways on glaucoma risk, early detection and the importance of eye tests. Next Coffee Hour: 8 Oct, 3-4pm Read the blog and register: buff.ly/tdDnoDS

Julia Muraszczuk from Friends of Moorfields reviews Coffee Hour featuring Ruke Ejegreh - NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields

At our latest Coffee Hour, we welcomed Ruke Ejegreh, an internationally trained Optometrist and an MSc Public Health candidate at York St John University, London Campus. In this guest blog, Julia Mura...

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@retinauk.bsky.social is hosting a free, CPD-accredited Professionals’ Conference on Friday 18 Sept, bringing together colleagues from across the eye health and sight loss sector. Where: Birmingham or online Cost: Free to attend 🔗 Register: retinauk.org.uk/event/profes...

Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2026

The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

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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 only. 🔗 buff.ly/28XYX5j

The Moorfields Young Persons Advisory Group (eyeYPAG) took on the Eye to Eye walk! Members laced up their trainers and joined the fundraising challenge to support Moorfields Eye Charity. Read more in their blog: buff.ly/9o1hket #NIHR20 @ucleye.bsky.social | @moorfields.bsky.social

To mark #GlaucomaWeek we welcomed Ruke Ejegre to Coffee Hour, a trained optometrist! Ruke highlighted the importance of regular eye tests to protect against the “silent thief of sight.” Her MSc research explores ways to improve glaucoma services and raise awareness. #NIHR20

Are you living with glaucoma? Your insights can help shape the future of eye care! #GlaucomaWeek Glaucoma UK has launched a National Glaucoma Patient Voices Survey for those with glaucoma or who are currently being monitored. Discover more: glaucoma.uk/national-pat...

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Take the Glaucoma UK National Patient Voices Survey We’re conducting the UK’s largest ever survey of people living with glaucoma. It’s your chance to tell

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Join our online Socio-Economic Disadvantage Inclusion in Health Research session on 15 July, from 10am to 11.30am. This event is an opportunity to enhance approaches to including people from diverse ethnicities in research. tinyurl.com/ymac6m6c

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...

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 only. 🔗 buff.ly/28XYX5j

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

Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2026

The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.

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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

LSHTM research skills for eye health course – fully funded by the NIHR BRC: Moorfields - NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields

The NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields (BRC) is pleased to invite applications for the research skills for eye health course at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).

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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

Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health site film - June 2026

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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...

National Patient Voices Survey | Glaucoma UK

Be part of change: Glaucoma UK’s National Patient Voices Survey Glaucoma patients are experts through experience. Together, our collective voices can

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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