Your say in saving sight.
Donate to the cause that means the most to you.
Which project will you choose?
Have your say:
From April to December 2026, choose between three important projects to support with your Sight Research UK donation.
Your gift could support a scientist working to:
- Combat eye cancer
- Help little eyes
- Treat retinal disorders
I want to
Combat eye cancer
Current treatments for eye cancer often fail to prevent metastasis and can severely impact patients’ quality of life.
The goal of this project is to fuel the development of a non-invasive, vision-preserving treatment that kills tumour cells, reducing the need for radiation or even eye removal.
“I hope to contribute to the
Dr Joaquin Caro-Astorga
development of a precise
immunotherapy that can stimulate effective anti-tumour immunity while preserving healthy tissue & vision.”
I want to
Help little eyes
Primary congenital glaucoma can cause blindness from a very young age, and although it has a genetic cause, we only know a handful of the genes involved.
By using a new genetic screening technology called long-read whole genome sequencing, this project aims to identify new genetic causes of glaucoma developed at birth.
“This [project] will allow us to
Prof Mariya Moosajee
help more families understand the cause of their condition, as well as open up more options for new treatments to be developed.”
I want to
Treat retinal disorders
Many eye diseases arise from abnormalities in the blood vessels that deliver oxygen and nutrients to the retina. These affect 2 million people in the UK.
To better understand how blood vessels behave, this project will investigate a protein called Piezo1, which is activated by the mechanical forces associated with vascular damage.
“By studying Piezo1, we aim to uncover key mechanisms underlying retinal disease and ultimately contribute to the development of novel therapeutic strategies.“
Dr Silvia Dragoni
Your impact so far
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Combat Eye Cancer
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Help Little Eyes
Which project will you choose?
Each cause is completely different. You can donate towards a project fighting against eye cancer, another retinal disorders, or glaucoma diagnosed at birth. The choice is yours. A gift from you could make today’s vision tomorrow’s reality!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a question that’s not mentioned below? Ask us at hello@sightresearchuk.org.
The project I want to give to has reached 100%, can I still donate?
It depends. Sight Research UK has committed a specific amount towards each project. So as long as this cap is not exceeded, you can put your gift towards your preferred cause by using the donation form on this page. However, if collective donations have reached the maximum cap to raise for an individual project, we will reallocate the surplus amount gifted to a similar cause where possible.
What if I don’t mind which project my gift goes towards?
If you don’t mind which cause your donation goes towards, you can select the “I don’t mind” option. Sight Research UK will allocate your gift towards any research project where we feel it’s needed! We fund around 10 Seed Award projects a year, so there are plenty of other causes where your gift could be used!
Where can I find out more about Sight Research UK projects?
To discover more about the visionaries behind the research, you can read about their Sight Research UK-funded projects in Our latest research. We support new Seed and Translational Award projects every year, so you can keep up to date with the latest news and developments by signing up to our newsletter!
