This issue of the Moorfields Magazine features the progress made on the new Moorfields and UCL Centre for Eye Health, and answers many questions for patients (and staff).
Hypotony treatment is the big breakthrough in this issue, with other research including an increase in the prevalence of glaucoma and the first use of one of our genetic therapies in children. There is also a story about how AI is helping people in remote areas of Bangladesh.
We showcase oncology and pharmacy, and our Day in the Life is Akin, an IT developer, who lets us in on how the team pulls together to support each other.
It also covers investment in Bedford, surgical accreditation for Stratford and our representation on The Ophthalmologist’s Power List.
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Recent issues
Winter 2025/26
Contents: - electronic eye implant; restoring vision through a tooth; Lucy’s story – new NICE-approved treatment; embedding equity; eye tests and dementia; making contact lenses; volunteers in Rwanda.
Summer 2025
Contents: - volunteers of Moorfields, humanitarian work by Moorfields surgeons, advances in artificial intelligence for eye care and patient stories. Also, our staff members named on the Ophthalmologist Power List 2025, and update on the progress on the new centre for advancing eye health.
Winter 2024
Contents: - childhood cataracts; research on new glaucoma treatments, Mihir's journey from volunteer to staff member in addition to features stories from patients, staff, governors and Moorfields Eye Charity.
Spring 2024
Contents: - Stem cell and AI advances; surgical sites and their innovations; staff accolades and achievements; Prime Minister Sunak visits Moorfields.
Summer 2023
Contents: - Spotlight on our world-leading research facility, our latest developments, including an AI breakthrough. Meet our new chair, Laura Wade-Gery, learn about construction beginning for Oriel, our new centre for eye care, research and education.
Winter 2022
Contents: - Trial of pill for dry AMD; plans for east London services; Tessa Green steps down as chairman; feature on Northwick Park; text-based services; passing of Her Late Majesty the Queen (our patron); Moorfields Stars awards, 2019 and 2022.
Summer 2022
Contents: - Children's services; world's first 3D printed prosthetic eye; first UK patient to receive a bionic eye implant with the potential to restore her sight; extended funding for our clinical research facility; feature on Moorfields at St George's; interviews with two patients and a children's counsellor