Neuroscience and ageing

Our neuroscience and ageing research into the basis of eye disease and ageing processes facilitates the development of new methods for detecting, monitoring and treating neurodegenerative and age-related eye conditions.

Age-related eye disease accounts for more than 70% of all vision loss in the UK, with macular disease being the leading cause.

Our research provides an ideal platform for the development of new and improved methods for the detection and management of visual problems relating to the nervous system and ageing.

Our research is enhanced by strong links with the Neuroscience and Mental Health Research Institute, the Dementia Research Institute (DRI), and the Cardiff University Brain Imaging Research Centre (CUBRIC).

Research groups

Our neuro-degeneration and ageing theme is pursued within six collaborative groups:

• Neurodegeneration to regeneration (N2R)
• Eye Movement Experimental Research Group (EMERG)
• Structural Biophysics
• Ocular Therapeutics Group
• Ophthalmic Public Health Group
• Macular Research Group