The birth of a child with developmental eye anomalies, such as anophthalmia or microphthalmia, can be devastating for families, introducing uncertainties about vision, other medical complications, and the possibility of recurrence in future offspring.
Funding our genetic research programme focused on eye conditions is crucial to assist children and families affected by these conditions, not just within our programme but also globally. By enhancing early diagnosis, treatment, and support, we can transform lives.
Our improved understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying these developmental eye anomalies is already paving the way for advances in preventing blindness and sight-saving therapies.
With your support, we could expand our team to establish a dedicated centre for holistic care, integrated with world-class genetic research, to aid families across the UK and globally who are affected by severe genetic eye anomalies. We would be delighted for you to be part of realizing our vision to provide support.
Read our Case for Support
Professor Nicola Ragge, Baillie Gifford Professor of Developmental Eye Genetics, Department of Biological and Medical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University and Consultant Geneticist, Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust.
