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Brief sleep therapy delivered by nurses improves insomnia

Ophthalmology Research SCNi

Researchers from the University of Oxford have found that a brief form of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for insomnia, delivered by nurses in GP surgeries, significantly improves sleep and quality of life compared to sleep hygiene alone.

New imaging method trialled for retinal diseases

Ophthalmology Research

Clinical scientists in Oxford have presented a new method of imaging of the retina that overcomes many of the drawbacks of the current standard way of diagnosing and monitoring retinal diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Beacon Therapeutics launched to develop new generation of gene therapies for retinal diseases

Ophthalmology Research

Beacon Therapeutics, a pioneering new biotech company, has launched with a mission to restore and improve the vision of patients with retinal diseases. The company is one of the most ambitious spinouts the University has been involved in to date, starting out with an impressive £96 million ($118.5m) in funding, the biggest launch for any company including an Oxford spin-out programme.

Colin Espie becomes a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences

Ophthalmology Research

Professor Espie is one of eight Oxford researchers to become Fellows of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Ophthalmology Conference in Kyiv

Ophthalmology Research

On 21 February, Robert MacLaren organised a one-day ophthalmology conference in Kyiv together with Dr Andrii Ruban, President of the Ukrainian Vitreoretinal Society.

Visit from the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust

Ophthalmology Research

Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome the Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust, Richard Benson, and its Chair of Trustees, Liz Charal.

NICE recommends offering app-based treatment for people with insomnia instead of sleeping pills

Ophthalmology Research

Hundreds of thousands of people suffering from insomnia who would usually be prescribed sleeping pills could be offered an app-based treatment programme instead, NICE has said.

How to use the science of the body clock to improve our sleep and health

Ophthalmology Public engagement Research

Professor Russell Foster has written a new book about circadian neuroscience which is published by Penguin this week. This book review by Jacqueline Pumphrey was first published on the University of Oxford website.

Major research network to investigate body clock and stroke

Ophthalmology Research SCNi

The University of Oxford is part of a new international research network to investigate the interactions between the biology of the body's internal clock and the disordered physiological processes associated with stroke.

New genetic diagnosis technology for eye disease receives major funding award

Ophthalmology Research

Eye2Gene explores the use of AI to determine which genetic condition is causing a patient’s inherited retinal disease, by examining eye scans.

How our dreams changed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ophthalmology Research SCNi

This study explored associations between COVID-19 and dream recall frequency, and related social, health, and mental health factors.

New insights into the effect of exposure to dim light in the evening on the biology of the sleep-wake cycle

Ophthalmology Research

A new study has revealed more about how exposure to dim light in the evening affects circadian health. The findings emphasise the need to optimise our artificial light exposure if we are to avoid shifting our biological clocks.

International study finds insomnia, anxiety and depression very prevalent during first phase of COVID-19 pandemic

Coronavirus Ophthalmology Research SCNi

Researchers are recommending public health interventions to reduce the long-term adverse outcomes associated with chronic insomnia and mental health problems.

Scientists uncover the role of neuronal networks in moving between wake and sleep states

Ophthalmology Research

Changes in the way that neurons communicate with each other affect our ability to move between sleep and wake states.

Professor Robert MacLaren receives Innovation Award

Award Ophthalmology

Professor Robert MacLaren is the winner of the Inspiring Leadership category in the Vice-Chancellor's Innovation Awards 2020 for his work on Nightstar, a retinal gene therapy company.

Seminar Summary: Interventions for improving chronic sleep disruption

Ophthalmology Research

DPhil student Lampros Bisdounis summarises a departmental seminar by Associate Professor Simon Kyle

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