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We are an @nihr.bsky.social Biomedical Research Centre partnership between Moorfields Eye Hospital and @ucleye.bsky.social.

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January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth👁️

Research at @moorfields.bsky.social showed that a single laser treatment (SLT) can safely lower eye pressure, often reducing the need for daily eye drops.
This led NICE to recommend SLT as first-line care for glaucoma.

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Side view of a patient undergoing an eye procedure, with a red light shining into the eye while their head rests against a forehead support.
January 16, 2026 at 4:19 PM
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New UK clinical guidance published in Eye aims to improve the identification and management of Charles Bonnet syndrome, a common but under-recognised consequence of sight loss.

Read the full article: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/new-uk-clini...

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New UK clinical guidance for Charles Bonnet syndrome  - NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Published in Eye, new UK clinical guidance has been developed to improve the identification and management of Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS), a common but under-recognised consequence of visual impairment that causes vivid visual hallucinations in people with sight loss. The guidance brings together international evidence with real-world clinical expertise.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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We’re marking #NIHR20 celebrating 20 years of NIHR supported research!

As part of the anniversary NIHR has launched the NIHR20 Research Leaders Prizes, recognising emerging research and research delivery leaders - applications open 21st Jan.

Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/nihr-moorfie...
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January 15, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Quite the moment... Quite the outcome. I don't tend to share a lot of personal things here, but...

Eternally grateful to the wonderful @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social for listening, for thinking outside of the box, and for the most wonderful outcome.

Long may it last 👀
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🌟 Sight Loss Councils’ Nicki Guy was featured as a top story on BBC National & Good Morning Britain News today. She’s sharing her experience of a pioneering hypotony treatment at Moorfields, helping raise awareness of the new treatment for this sight‑threatening condition 🔗https://bit.ly/4sAdkN1

Revolutionary eye injection saved my sight, says first-ever patient - BBC News
Nicki's eye had collapsed in on itself, but a new gel injection method has saved her vision.
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January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Our free Inclusivity Training Webinar Series starts soon!

If you missed it last time, now’s your chance to explore practical ways to embed inclusion into health research.

Open to researchers at all career stages!

Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 27 January 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 3 February 2026, 13:30–15:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Why people say yes (or no) - The psychology of trial participation with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that the sessions will be repeated from March to June 2026. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.
January 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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A world first treatment developed @moorfields.bsky.social has improved vision in 7 patients, offering new hope for those with chronic hypotony.

👉Read more: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/revolutionar...
👉 BBC: bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A clinician carries out an eye examination by looking at a patient’s eye with a microscope. The patient rests their chin on the support and looks back into the microscope.
January 12, 2026 at 5:22 PM
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Curious about how genetics is helping us better understand inherited corneal diseases?

Join Prof Alice Davidson for Coffee Hour to hear how research is shaping future treatments!

📅Wed 4 Feb, 3–4pm
📍Coffee Junction near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.
January 9, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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January is #GlaucomaAwarenessMonth!👁️

Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible vision loss, often symptom-free early on.

Research led by Prof Khawaja at Moorfields BRC is exploring genetics to enable earlier detection & tailored treatment.

🎥 Watch: youtu.be/UK1YdzizuzQ
Could our genes hold the key to improved understanding and management of glaucoma?
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Don’t miss our Inclusivity Training Webinar Series!

Our first session with with Prof Shaun Treweek will cover the NIHR INCLUDE Ethnicity Framework and practical tools for inclusive research.

📅27 Jan | 10:30–12:00 GMT

Find out more & register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
Poster titled “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers,” delivered by six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres. It lists three online training sessions: 1) Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on 27 January 2026, 10:30–12:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 2) Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr Heidi R Green on 3 February 2026, 13:30–15:00, with a headshot of the speaker. 3) Why people say yes (or no) - The psychology of trial participation with Cherish Boxall on 5 March 2026, 10:00–11:30, with a headshot of the speaker. The poster notes that the sessions will be repeated from March to June 2026. A colourful graphic of diverse silhouettes appears across the top.
January 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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2025 was a year of innovation and collaboration at NIHR Moorfields BRC - from AI advances to genetic therapies improving sight.

Check out our highlights and how we’re shaping the future of eye health: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/looking-back...

Here’s to even more discoveries and impact in 2026! 🎉
Graphic showing the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo in the top left corner. The text “2025 Highlights” appears inside a blue bubble. Below are three circular images: the first features a Moorfields BRC team member handing out informational pamphlets to the public at an open day, the second shows the communications manager and partners standing inside UK Parliament, the third depicts two BRC team members receiving an award.
December 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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As we wrap up 2025 we’re wishing our partners and wider network a peaceful holiday season and a very Merry Christmas to those who celebrate

Huge thanks to our brilliant team and partners at @moorfields.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social for your support. Onwards to 2026!
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December 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Join us for a Coffee Hour on Weds 4th Feb, 3-4pm!

Prof Alice Davidson will share her research into inherited corneal diseases and how genetics could help improve diagnosis and treatment

📍Coffee Junction near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.
December 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Writing a grant and need #PPIE or #EDI guidance?

Our BRC offers resources and free on-demand training to help researchers seamlessly integrate both into their work.

Open to all researchers - register here: buff.ly/40Dwt57

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December 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Join our next coffee hour!

Hear Prof Alice Davidson talk about the genetic causes of
corneal diseases and how this research could lead to earlier diagnosis and new treatments.

📅4 Feb | 3-4pm
📍Coffee Junction, near @moorfields.bsky.social

Register here: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk?post_type=ev...
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Prof Alice Davidson. The event is scheduled for Wednesday 4 February, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of a Alice in a scarf and striped top on the left.
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Congratulations to Chrissie Adams, our EDI Research Associate, for winning Best Oral Presentation at the
Women in Vision UK Annual Meeting 2025!

Her work on improving demographic monitoring in clinical trials is driving more inclusive ophthalmology research.

Well done Chrissie! 👏
Chrissie is stood behind a City St George's podium holding a microphone at the front of a conference room. To her left is a projector displaying details of her research.
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
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On #InternationalVolunteerDay we’re celebrating the amazing
@moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social volunteers whose support helps Moorfields BRC deliver world-class eye research.

With 327 volunteers speaking 30+ languages, your impact makes our research more accessible and inclusive. Thank you! 👏
Two Friends of Moorfields volunteers stood in front of a display board in Moorfields Eye Hospital during volunteers’ week. The board is displaying quotes from Moorfields volunteers as well as a world map. The volunteers are adding pins into the world map to represent each country that the volunteers come from. A colourful world map with red string pinned into it that has been arranged to display the furthest global points that the Friends of Moorfield volunteers come from. Global points range from the USA, to Greenland, to New Zealand to Russia.
December 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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The latest EyeYPAG blog is now live, sharing highlights from their final meeting of 2025!

The Eye #YPAG brings together young people, aged 8-16, to share their views on eye health research and help shape studies for children and young people.

Read here: generationr.org.uk/the-last-mee...
Members of the eyeYPAG including 6 young people and children and 3 of our researchers sat around a table in Moorfields Eye Hospital discussing documents from the European network of YPAGs. A photograph taken from above of our researchers and young people and children gathered around a table in a circle. Their hands are in the middle with each person holding a chocolate coin and Amazon voucher.
December 4, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Catch up on the highlights from last week’s Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum!

We heard from Prof Andrew Webster, Prof Sobha Sivaprasad and Dr Alasdair Warwick who shared reflections on their clinical academic journeys.

Read the full summary: lnkd.in/eS4AA4Tx

#NIHRsupported
Dr Alasdair Warwick stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees delivering a talk on his clinical academic journey. Behind him is a projector displaying the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre logo. Prof Andrew Webster and Prof Omar Mahroo stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees. Andrew is delivering a talk to the audience. Behind him is a projected agenda for the sixth Ophthalmology Clinical Academic Trainee Forum. The audience at the ophthalmology clinical academic trainee forum engaging in discussion. Audience members are sat in rows in chairs facing the speaker. Prof Sobha Sivaprasad stood in front of an audience of clinical academics and trainees delivering a talk on her clinical academic journey. Behind her is a projector displaying a slide detailing Sobha's early life in Sarawak, Malaysia.
December 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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I attended the #WomenInVisionUK annual conference today. Empowering women to lead from the heart 💙

As one of the founders, it was so heartening to see how the organisation is thriving and growing #WomenSupportingWomen ❤️ #WomenInSTEM @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social @anarod7.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Join Dr Paul Nderitu for Coffee Hour to explore how #AI is transforming early detection of diabetic eye disease and helping prevent sight loss.

📅 20 Nov | 🕒 3–4 pm
📍Coffee Junction near Moorfields Eye Hospital
🔗Everyone welcome: buff.ly/JnM8UB5

@moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social | @ucleye.bsky.social
A promotional graphic for NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre advertising a “Coffee Hour” event with Dr Paul Nderitu. The event is scheduled for Thursday 20 November, and the text mentions “Free coffee and pastry!” The design includes the NIHR logo at the top left, an illustration of a coffee cup with steam on the right, and a photo of a person in a suit on the left.
November 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Inclusivity in research matters.

That’s why six collaborating BRCs have launched free online training because reducing health inequalities benefits everyone.

Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/fI0B5Cl

@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #NIHRsupported
A promotional poster for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) advertising “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers.” It lists six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford, and Oxford Health. The poster announces three online training sessions: Reaching Beyond the Usual: Inclusive approaches to research with a focus on intersectionality by Cherish Boxall on Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on Mon 24 Nov 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm. Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr. Heidi R Green on Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Each session includes a short description and contact details. The design features illustrated diverse people at the top and NIHR branding. A note at the bottom states: “We will be repeating these sessions in 2026!”
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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We have arrived at #Seirei Hamamatsu Eye Centre #Japan to deliver an educational workshop on #CharlesBonnetSyndrome #CBS
with Dr Lee Jones and Dr Bethany Higgins.

@moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social Thank you to #EsmesUmbrella and #DaiwaFoundation for sponsoring us 🙏🏼
October 23, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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Come and meet us at the Black Communities Health & Wellbeing Day this Saturday in Kennington! Discover how health research is shaping better outcomes for black communities.
When: 25 Oct, 11:00 - 16:00

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Select tickets – Black Communities Health & Wellbeing Day – St Mark's Church Kennington
Black Communities Health & Wellbeing Day – St Mark's Church Kennington, Sat 25 Oct 2025 - Black Communities Health &...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Inclusivity in research matters.

That’s why six collaborating BRCs have launched free online training because reducing health inequalities benefits everyone.

Find out more 🔗 buff.ly/fI0B5Cl

@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social #NIHRsupported
A promotional poster for the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) advertising “Inclusivity training for health and care researchers.” It lists six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford, and Oxford Health. The poster announces three online training sessions: Reaching Beyond the Usual: Inclusive approaches to research with a focus on intersectionality by Cherish Boxall on Mon 17 Nov 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Ethnicity Inclusion training with Prof. Shaun Treweek on Mon 24 Nov 2025, 10:30 am–12:00 pm. Socio-economic Disadvantage Inclusion training with Dr. Heidi R Green on Mon 8 Dec 2025, 10:00–11:30 am. Each session includes a short description and contact details. The design features illustrated diverse people at the top and NIHR branding. A note at the bottom states: “We will be repeating these sessions in 2026!”
October 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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At our Coffee Hour, Dr Charles Cleland shared how AI is transforming #DiabeticRetinopathy screening in Tanzania. With a shortage of ophthalmologists, #AI is delivering specialist-level care to communities. Tackling the rise in diabetes-related blindness.
Read more🔗 buff.ly/3ouidon
#NIHRsupported
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October 21, 2025 at 1:11 PM