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Our Spring 2018 Newsletter is out now

Our Spring 2018 newsletter is out now with news of the Big Blind Walk, our latest research funding and much, much more. You can download it here.
Eyeplan

Eyeplan Ltd, the leading provider of monthly payment eye care schemes in the UK, is celebrating 20 years in business this year. To mark the occasion, the company is sponsoring the Big Blind Walk 2018, a sight loss fundraising and awareness initiative that will see volunteers walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Support a Fundraiser

People often like to fundraise in support of a loved one, as part of a group or company activity or just because they believe eye research needs more investment. See who's fundraising for us right now and maybe help them reach their target.
Support Chris on the Big Blind Walk

Eyeplan Ltd, the leading provider of monthly payment eye care schemes in the UK, is celebrating 20 years in business this year. To mark the occasion, the company is sponsoring the Big Blind Walk 2018, a sight loss fundraising and awareness initiative that will see volunteers walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the most common cause of sight loss amongst those of working age. Pressure is raised in the eye which damages the optic nerve and increasingly causes sight loss. New treatments, including improved eye drops and surgical techniques to reduce this pressure in the eye are being researched.
Age-related macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a painless eye condition that leads to the gradual loss of central vision. Around 600,000 people in the UK currently have sight loss caused by AMD and around 70,000 new cases are diagnosed every year
Uveitis

Uveitis is a leading cause of visual impairment in people of working age in the UK. It is an inflammation of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract.
Cataracts

Cataracts occur when changes in the lens of the eye cause it to become less transparent. This results in cloudy or misty vision. Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness globally but can be easily treated.
Corneal Disease

The cornea is the clear tissue at the front of the eye that lets in light and helps focus it on the retina so that we can see. Disease or injury can make the cornea cloudy or distorted in shape, causing a loss of vision. A cornea transplant replaces diseased corneal tissue with a disc of healthy tissue from a donor.
Amblyopia

A lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is a childhood condition that occurs when the vision in one eye does not develop properly.
Retinitis pigmentosa

Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the name given to a group of inherited conditions of the retina that all lead to a gradual progressive reduction in vision.
Research Applications

Please read our research strategy before applying for a research grant
Dry Eye Syndrome

Dry eye syndrome, or dry eye disease, is a common condition that occurs when the eyes don't make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. This leads to the eyes drying out and becoming red, swollen and irritated. Dry eye syndrome is also known as keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
National Eye Health Week

24 - 30 September 2018 is National Eye Health Week. The week will provide plenty of tips on protecting your eye health and how research is helping to combat blindness.

Big Blind Walk

National Eye Research Centre is delighted to be the nominated charity partner for the Big Blind Walk in 2018, when Julian Jackson, founder and director of the social enterprise VisionBridge, will walk almost 1,000 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats during an eight week epic journey. Read more

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Text Donations

The easiest way to make a donation is by SMS text message. Simply text NERC05 £5 to 70070 to make a £5 donation. To make a £10 donation text NERC05 £10 to 70070 Read more