Advancing eye health through world-leading research and education
The Institute of Ophthalmology at UCL is a world-leading for research and teaching in ophthalmology and biomedical science. We deliver advanced ophthalmic research and education in partnership with Moorfields Eye Hospital. Together, we represent the largest co-located site for eye research, education and care in the world.
Study
From taught programmes to research degrees, we deliver world-class ophthalmic education to help you develop your expertise.
Our research
Our research is transformative, bringing together scientists, clinicians and patients to make a real difference to people’s lives.
About us
Working in collaboration with Moorfields Eye Hospital, we aim to generate better therapies, diagnostics and knowledge of eye care.
Institute of Ophthalmology Strategy: 2025-2030
Read our strategic direction for the Institute and find out how we are delivering ground-breaking research from bench to bedside, through innovation, education and knowledge exchange.
SCImago Institution Rankings 2025: Ophthalmology
# 1 in Europe
UCL has been ranked the best place in Europe to study ophthalmology (SCImago Institution Rankings 2025 for Ophthalmology).
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Discover our featured research
Genetic therapy gives infants life-changing improvements in sight
Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine through UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital, with the support of MeiraGTx.
First treatment for rare sight-threatening infection approved in Europe
The European Commission has approved AKANTIOR®, the first treatment for acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare sight-threatening eye infection, after 15 years of research supported by UCL.
UCL eye specialist helps save sight of 24 wounded Bangladeshi students
A UCL eye specialist and a Moorfields Eye Hospital colleague were invited to Dhaka to perform sight-saving surgery for people injured by bullets in protests last summer.
News
Congratulations to Professor Christiana Ruhrberg for being awarded a grant by the Leducq Foundation
The Leducq Foundation is an international grant-making organisation with a mission to improve human health through international efforts to combat cardiovascular disease and stroke.
24 Jun 2025
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025 IoO Awards
Last week we announced the recipients of the 2025 institute awards.
23 Jun 2025
Early career researchers (ECR) Symposium and awards 2025
Last week, our early career researchers (ECRs) delivered another engaging and insightful symposium.
23 Jun 2025
