UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
@ucleye.bsky.social
We deliver cutting-edge research and teaching in ophthalmology and biomedical science. Part of the UCL Faculty of Brain Sciences.
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Senior Research Fellow Dr Yukun Zhou (@ucleye.bsky.social, @insighteyehub.bsky.social and @uclbrainscience.bsky.social) is using AI and eye imagery to develop early screening for a range of diseases – supported by a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Early-Career Award ⬇
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Using retinal images to predict disease across the world
Senior Research Fellow Dr Yukun Zhou (UCL Institute of Ophthalmology) – a Wellcome Early-Career Award recipient – is using AI and eye imagery to develop early screening for an array of diseases.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Senior Research Fellow Dr Yukun Zhou (@ucleye.bsky.social, @insighteyehub.bsky.social and @uclbrainscience.bsky.social) is using AI and eye imagery to develop early screening for a range of diseases – supported by a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Early-Career Award ⬇
#UCLandChina
#UCLHealth
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👩🔬 Meet Dr @giuliaderossi.bsky.social, Senior Research Fellow at @ucleye.bsky.social.
She speaks to us about her career highlights and why it's such an exciting time to work in the field of Ophthalmology.
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She speaks to us about her career highlights and why it's such an exciting time to work in the field of Ophthalmology.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
November 17, 2025 at 11:08 AM
👩🔬 Meet Dr @giuliaderossi.bsky.social, Senior Research Fellow at @ucleye.bsky.social.
She speaks to us about her career highlights and why it's such an exciting time to work in the field of Ophthalmology.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
She speaks to us about her career highlights and why it's such an exciting time to work in the field of Ophthalmology.
👉 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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The world’s largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in an initiative led out of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and @ucleye.bsky.social.
Transforming UK eye health research by linking national data resources
The world’s largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in an initiative led out of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and UCL.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The world’s largest collection of curated eye imaging and linked clinical data is expanding across the country, in an initiative led out of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and @ucleye.bsky.social.
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A team led by @ucleye.bsky.social scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight loss among working-age adults.
Early trigger of diabetic eye disease identified
A team led by UCL scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:43 PM
A team led by @ucleye.bsky.social scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight loss among working-age adults.
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An AI system can identify patients who are being under-treated or over-treated for sight-threatening macular disease. Validated at two UK eye centres, the AI could help transform NHS monitoring.
Work led by Jeffry Hogg and pearsekeane at @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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Work led by Jeffry Hogg and pearsekeane at @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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AI can identify treatment gaps for patients with macular disease, study shows
Using artificial intelligence (AI) in eye clinics could reduce both undertreatment and overtreatment of neovascular or ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
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October 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM
An AI system can identify patients who are being under-treated or over-treated for sight-threatening macular disease. Validated at two UK eye centres, the AI could help transform NHS monitoring.
Work led by Jeffry Hogg and pearsekeane at @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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Work led by Jeffry Hogg and pearsekeane at @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social
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We are seeking a Research Programme Manager to work with Professor Anthony Khawaja to provide strategic, operational, and technical management and administrative support across a wide research programme for our @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social. Closes: 3 November. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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October 30, 2025 at 3:31 PM
We are seeking a Research Programme Manager to work with Professor Anthony Khawaja to provide strategic, operational, and technical management and administrative support across a wide research programme for our @moorfieldsbrc.bsky.social. Closes: 3 November. www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
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None of this would have been possible without the generous support of @diabetesuk.bsky.social, #moorfieldseyecharity, @ucltro.bsky.social and @wellcometrust.bsky.social 🙏
Also very grateful to
@ucleye.bsky.social
for being such an inspiring and supportive place to do science. 🧪
Also very grateful to
@ucleye.bsky.social
for being such an inspiring and supportive place to do science. 🧪
October 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
None of this would have been possible without the generous support of @diabetesuk.bsky.social, #moorfieldseyecharity, @ucltro.bsky.social and @wellcometrust.bsky.social 🙏
Also very grateful to
@ucleye.bsky.social
for being such an inspiring and supportive place to do science. 🧪
Also very grateful to
@ucleye.bsky.social
for being such an inspiring and supportive place to do science. 🧪
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A team led by Dr @giuliaderossi.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a leading cause of sight loss among working-age adults – in a finding that has the potential to revolutionise how the disease is treated
Early trigger of diabetic eye disease identified
A team led by UCL scientists has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a condition caused by high blood sugar damaging the retina’s blood vessels and a leading cause of sight l...
www.ucl.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A team led by Dr @giuliaderossi.bsky.social @ucleye.bsky.social has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy – a leading cause of sight loss among working-age adults – in a finding that has the potential to revolutionise how the disease is treated
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"It's out of this world to be able to read and do crosswords again. It's beautiful, wonderful. It gives me such pleasure."
Sheila Irvine shares the joy of regaining her sight thanks to a life-changing eye implant trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social.
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Sheila Irvine shares the joy of regaining her sight thanks to a life-changing eye implant trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social.
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Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
"It's out of this world to be able to read and do crosswords again. It's beautiful, wonderful. It gives me such pleasure."
Sheila Irvine shares the joy of regaining her sight thanks to a life-changing eye implant trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sheila Irvine shares the joy of regaining her sight thanks to a life-changing eye implant trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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A study from @ucleye.bsky.social has identified a key #protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy. The protein LRG1 is the cause of the early damage and targeting this could offer a way to protect vision. #Ophthalmology
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Leucine-rich α-2-glycoprotein 1 initiates the onset of diabetic retinopathy in mice
LRG1-driven microvascular dysfunction triggers early diabetic retinopathy, highlighting a potential therapeutic target.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
A study from @ucleye.bsky.social has identified a key #protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy. The protein LRG1 is the cause of the early damage and targeting this could offer a way to protect vision. #Ophthalmology
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
We are seeking a Research Fellow in Optical/Biomedical Imaging Systems and Software to be involved in the development of biophotonics and biomedical optics hardware and technology for ophthalmic imaging. Position closes 3 November: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
UCL – University College London
UCL is consistently ranked as one of the top ten universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2010-2022) and is No.2 in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
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October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We are seeking a Research Fellow in Optical/Biomedical Imaging Systems and Software to be involved in the development of biophotonics and biomedical optics hardware and technology for ophthalmic imaging. Position closes 3 November: www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/...
A study led by @giuliaderossi.bsky.social has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. The study, funded by @diabetesuk.bsky.social is published today and featured on the cover of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine.
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October 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A study led by @giuliaderossi.bsky.social has identified a key protein that triggers diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of blindness. The study, funded by @diabetesuk.bsky.social is published today and featured on the cover of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine.
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
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So amazing to see our work on the cover of Science Translational Medicine!!
The new issue of #ScienceTranslationalMedicine is out now!
Mass production of regulatory T cells treats autoimmune disorders in mice, a preclinical study uncovers a promising therapeutic target in diabetic retinopathy, and more. https://scim.ag/3WeFm1R
Mass production of regulatory T cells treats autoimmune disorders in mice, a preclinical study uncovers a promising therapeutic target in diabetic retinopathy, and more. https://scim.ag/3WeFm1R
October 23, 2025 at 10:38 AM
So amazing to see our work on the cover of Science Translational Medicine!!
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🎉 Congratulations to Professor Pearse Keane (@ucleye.bsky.social ) who been elected to the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering medical artificial intelligence in ophthalmology.
Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
October 21, 2025 at 10:08 AM
🎉 Congratulations to Professor Pearse Keane (@ucleye.bsky.social ) who been elected to the US National Academy of Medicine for pioneering medical artificial intelligence in ophthalmology.
Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Read more here: www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
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People with sight loss have recovered reading vision after being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, reports a pioneering trial involving Mr Mahi Muqit @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
October 21, 2025 at 9:04 AM
People with sight loss have recovered reading vision after being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, reports a pioneering trial involving Mr Mahi Muqit @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Congratulations to Professor Pearse Keane for being elected to the US National Academy of Medicine in recognition of his pioneering role developing medical artificial intelligence in #ophthalmology. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
October 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Congratulations to Professor Pearse Keane for being elected to the US National Academy of Medicine in recognition of his pioneering role developing medical artificial intelligence in #ophthalmology. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
A new eye device restores reading vision in people with sight loss in a clinical trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social's Associate Professor and @moorfields.bsky.social's Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant Mr Mahi Muqit. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
Pioneering eye device restores reading vision to blind eyes
After being treated with an electronic eye implant paired with augmented-reality glasses, people with sight loss have recovered reading vision, reports a trial involving a UCL and Moorfields clinical ...
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October 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
A new eye device restores reading vision in people with sight loss in a clinical trial involving @ucleye.bsky.social's Associate Professor and @moorfields.bsky.social's Senior Vitreoretinal Consultant Mr Mahi Muqit. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/oc...
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Six NIHR BRCs are launching a brand-new online inclusivity training series for health and care researchers.
Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. Suitable for all career stages.
Register for free: buff.ly/WkroJFM
@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. Suitable for all career stages.
Register for free: buff.ly/WkroJFM
@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Inclusivity training for health and care researchers - Various Dates Available - NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health in collaboration bring to you a series of engaging online training sessions with experts and researchers to help embed inclusion in your research.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Six NIHR BRCs are launching a brand-new online inclusivity training series for health and care researchers.
Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. Suitable for all career stages.
Register for free: buff.ly/WkroJFM
@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. Suitable for all career stages.
Register for free: buff.ly/WkroJFM
@ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
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The ESCRS Sustainability Research Award (2 x €10,000) is closing in 2 weeks. It is open to ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses and (non-clinical) researchers. Funds can be used in any way to support a project on sustainable ophthalmic practices.
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ESCRS:Sustainability Research (SURE) Award
ESCRS seeks to promote and support research in the field of intraocular lens implantation and refractive surgery and the dissemination of the useful results thereof. ESCRS has over 7,000 members from ...
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October 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
The ESCRS Sustainability Research Award (2 x €10,000) is closing in 2 weeks. It is open to ophthalmologists, ophthalmic nurses and (non-clinical) researchers. Funds can be used in any way to support a project on sustainable ophthalmic practices.
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@ucleye.bsky.social
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A researcher consortium of over 100 study groups including @ucleye.bsky.social are developing an AI model using an unprecedented dataset of over 100 million colour fundus photographs of the retina.
Building the world’s first truly global medical foundation model
A researcher consortium of over 100 study groups will develop an AI model using an unprecedented dataset of over 100 million colour fundus photographs of the retina.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:08 AM
A researcher consortium of over 100 study groups including @ucleye.bsky.social are developing an AI model using an unprecedented dataset of over 100 million colour fundus photographs of the retina.
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Six collaborating BRCs have launched online inclusivity training for health and care researchers! Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. #Inclusion
Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
#NIHRsupported @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
#NIHRsupported @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Inclusivity training for health and care researchers - Various Dates Available - NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre
Six NIHR Biomedical Research Centres: Barts, Birmingham, Cambridge, Moorfields, Oxford and Oxford Health in collaboration bring to you a series of engaging online training sessions with experts and researchers to help embed inclusion in your research.
moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk
October 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Six collaborating BRCs have launched online inclusivity training for health and care researchers! Get inspired by experts and discover what tools are available to you. #Inclusion
Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
#NIHRsupported @ucleye.bsky.social @moorfields.bsky.social
Register for free: moorfieldsbrc.nihr.ac.uk/event/inclus...
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This #WorldSightDay we share a short film for BBC ideas, in partnership with UKRI, featuring work by 3 @ucleye.bsky.social researchers: PhD student Zaynab Butt, Dr @amandajcarr.bsky.social and pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey who passed away in June 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c4gd5...
Can (and should) we cure blindness?
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be 'cured'? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, ex...
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October 9, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This #WorldSightDay we share a short film for BBC ideas, in partnership with UKRI, featuring work by 3 @ucleye.bsky.social researchers: PhD student Zaynab Butt, Dr @amandajcarr.bsky.social and pioneering eye researcher Professor Pete Coffey who passed away in June 2025. www.bbc.co.uk/videos/c4gd5...
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This #WorldSightDay, we are showcasing our cutting-edge research with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social. A big thank you to all the patients, visitors, and staff who’ve stopped by to chat & learn how you can help shape the future of eye care.
🗓️11:00-2:00 near the hospital entrance
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🗓️11:00-2:00 near the hospital entrance
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October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This #WorldSightDay, we are showcasing our cutting-edge research with @moorfieldsfriends.bsky.social. A big thank you to all the patients, visitors, and staff who’ve stopped by to chat & learn how you can help shape the future of eye care.
🗓️11:00-2:00 near the hospital entrance
🔗 buff.ly/OaJGCjJ
🗓️11:00-2:00 near the hospital entrance
🔗 buff.ly/OaJGCjJ
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👁️ On #WorldSightDay, we celebrate the groundbreaking work of Matteo Carandini, Professor of Visual Neuroscience at @ucleye.bsky.social. We sat down with him to discuss his career and why he first became interested in this area of study.
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October 9, 2025 at 10:08 AM
👁️ On #WorldSightDay, we celebrate the groundbreaking work of Matteo Carandini, Professor of Visual Neuroscience at @ucleye.bsky.social. We sat down with him to discuss his career and why he first became interested in this area of study.
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🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/brain-scienc...
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3/ 👁️ A novel treatment for a rare genetic eye disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields researcher. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Groundbreaking sight loss treatment now available on NHS England
Idebenone may improve eyesight in people with Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
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September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
3/ 👁️ A novel treatment for a rare genetic eye disease that can lead to sudden loss of vision, has been approved for NHS patients following a successful clinical trial co-led by @ucleye.bsky.social and Moorfields researcher. www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...