Newcastle University

Ophthalmology Research Group

Our research group includes ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, psychologists and neurologists in order to develop a multi-faceted approach to research into ageing vision.

Theme Leader

Mr Michael Patrick Clarke

Major Research Themes

Our work arises out of a clinical context and has the aim of directly improving the health services offered to individuals with visual conditions and visual impairment.

There are 4 main themes to our work which are:

1. Vision and Recognition
   Investigates the impact of cognitive impairment and dementia on visual symptoms and visual impairment.
2. Children’s Vision
   Aims to improve the delivery of treatment to children with amblyopia and strabismus (squint).
3. Mitochondria and the Eye
   Aims to develop new treatments for eye disorders due to mitochondrial disease.
4. Limbal stem cell deficiency and its management
   Aims to develop new treatments for eyes with limbal cell deficiency.

Related Websites

• Opthamology (Institute of Neuroscience)

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