Research Explained

The research cycle describes how scientific discoveries in the laboratory move to treatments in the clinic.

We aim to deliver essential information on the many terms and areas of research. We will discuss emerging developments and the potential benefit they hold for people living with sight loss.

There are many research efforts underway which aim to prevent, slow progression or cure sight loss.

This section explains DNA and the human genome, how it can be affected to cause diseases and how it can be passed on through generations of families.