NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields

14/08/2026

13/08/2026

Join our essay competition for young people. Tell us about your journey into eye care. Link in bio.

11/08/2026

Sign up for the next Coffee Hour on 8 Oct, where discussion and questions are encouraged!

Info: Coffee Junction near Moorfields from 3 – 4 pm

Register for free coffee & pastry: https://buff.ly/t1mSXhZ

We will be diving into the world of genetics research! Our colleagues will showcase genetic epidemiology techniques across three common eye conditions: finding promising new drug targets for glaucoma, exploring whether UV-protective sunglasses may help prevent age-related macular degeneration, and building one of the largest genetic maps of diabetic eye disease in communities at higher risk.

Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Friends of Moorfields | Moorfields Eye Charity

11/08/2026

Are you planning to watch the partial solar eclipse on 12 August? In this rare event, the moon will block up to 90% of the sun. Before you look up, make sure you know how to protect your eyesight. During a partial eclipse, looking directly at the sun, even through sunglasses, can cause serious and lasting damage. Check out our expert advice on safe eclipse viewing and when to seek urgent medical attention. Read more https://hubs.li/Q04s61lC0

06/08/2026

Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor, a Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, delivered her inaugural lecture, “Every Child’s Vision Matters.” Supported by an NIHR Senior Clinical and Practitioner Research Award (SCPRA), her research seeks to better understand and treat the global rise in myopia. She highlighted the importance of collaboration in research, as bringing together a diverse range of specialities improves both her research and patient outcomes.

Read our latest news item: https://buff.ly/cagLP5s

Quote on graphic: “As an advocate for children’s eye health, it is close to my heart that children spend 2 hours a day outside and have regular eye tests once a year, to make sure that they grow up in good health and with good vision”
Moorfields Eye Hospital |

05/08/2026

Eye News has interviewed NIHR Doctoral Fellow Shafi Balal about his work developing an artificial intelligence model to predict the progression of keratoconus. Earlier diagnosis supports timely treatment and improved patient outcomes. Delays can lead to corneal scarring, worsening disease, and, in some cases, the need for a corneal transplant.

He also highlights the potential of oculomics, using AI-driven analysis of eye (anterior segment) data to detect and monitor systemic disease.

Read the Q&A on Eye News: https://www.eyenews.uk.com/features/ai-oculomics/post/shafi-balal-on-predicting-keratoconus-progression

Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Insight Health Data Research Hub

In this interview, section editors Nima Ghadiri and Arun James Thirunavukarasu ask Ophthalmic Surgeon and NIHR Doctoral Fellow Shafi Balal about the development of his AI model for predicting keratoconus progression risk, with the longer-term objective of using AI on anterior segment data for oculom...

30/07/2026

A Phase 2 feasibility study published in Nature Communications Medicine journal 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. This research was funded by an NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) Research for Patient Benefit grant, funding practical research that improves services in the hashtag .

Read more in our news item: https://buff.ly/6oUIrQU

research simplified:
➡️ rare sight-threatening eye infection following surgery or injections
➡️ early vitrectomy surgery improved vision outcomes
➡️ larger Phase 3 trial could inform new treatment guidelines

Moorfields Eye Hospital | UCL Institute of Ophthalmology |

24/07/2026

Our BRC Clinical Academic Lead, Prof. Omar Mahroo, travelled to the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in India. During his trip, Prof. Mahroo delivered the “16th Prof C S Bhaskaran Endowment Lecture” on the latest technologies in retinal imaging. He also visited local clinics and led electrophysiology workshops, exchanging knowledge and expertise with colleagues. This partnership supports a shared mission: making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.

Read more in our latest news item: https://buff.ly/wM4dtF8
UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital, London

23/07/2026

Congratulations to Hari Jayaram on being promoted to Professor of Ophthalmology in this year's UCL Institute of Ophthalmology Senior Promotions.

Prof. Jayaram is also Co-Theme Lead for our Regenerative Therapy, Lasers and Medical Devices research theme, helping to drive innovations that improve patient care.

Discover the theme's work: https://moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/research-theme/regenerative-therapy-lasers-medical-devices/

Moorfields Eye Hospital |

23/07/2026

Yesterday, Prof. Andrew Dick introduced Prof. Annegret Dahlmann-Noor ahead of her inaugural lecture, “Every Child’s Vision Matters.”

Prof. Dahlmann-Noor is Professor of Paediatric Ophthalmology, Consultant in Children’s Eye Health, and an NIHR Fellowship Award holder. Her research focuses on childhood eye conditions, particularly myopia, amblyopia and developmental vision disorders, bringing together clinical trials, population health research and laboratory science to improve outcomes for children.

With support from the NIHR, she co-founded and co-facilitates the award-winning Young People’s Advisory Group for Research at Moorfields, as well as a Young People’s Forum. Her research places children’s voices at the heart of shaping impactful research.

UCL Institute of Ophthalmology | Moorfields Eye Hospital |