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Every day in the UK 250 people start to lose their sight & one in five people will live with sight loss in their lifetime (DAE, 2017).

 

The direct healthcare cost linked to eye health is estimated to be at least £3 billion every year. This includes NHS healthcare expenditure (Pezzullo et al, 2016).

 

The ophthalmology research department is running a number of different studies looking at:

• The efficacy & cost-effectiveness of currently available treatments

• The effectiveness of potential new treatments

• The long-term effects of eye conditions & their treatments on quality of life

• The most effective way of detecting early changes in the eye

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Overview of types of studies open to volunteers

Our current portfolio offers patients the opportunity to take part in research on:

 

• Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

• Penetrating eye trauma

• Glaucoma

• Cataracts

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If you are interested in taking part in any of our studies or want more information, please email bht.research@nhs.net or telephone 01296 31 6305