Ophthalmology research in the UK's National Health Service: the structure and performance of the NIHR's Ophthalmology research portfolio.

Sarah R DawsonEmma LintonKris BeicherRichard GalePraveen J Patel Faruque D GhanchiMichael W BeresfordVanessa PoustieUsha ChakravarthyRupert R A Bournenull null

Published in: Eye (London, England) (2018)

High levels of clinical research activity, growth and improved performance have been observed in Ophthalmology in UK over the past 8 years. Some sub-specialties that carry substantial morbidity and a very high burden on NHS services are underrepresented and deserve more patient-centred research. Yet the NIHR and its CRN Ophthalmology National Specialty Group has enabled key steps in achieving the goal of embedding research into every day clinical care.

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