Research outputs
2026
NICE guidelines reaffirm the key role of laser for treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema
Burgess, P. I., Dinah, C., Lois, N., & Burdon, M. (2026). NICE guidelines reaffirm the key role of laser for treating proliferative diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema. EYE, 40(1), 3-6. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-04129-x
Real-world efficacy of faricimab for diabetic macular edema: One year outcomes and evidence of undertreatment
Zelhof, G., Criddle, T., & Burgess, P. I. (2026). Real-world efficacy of faricimab for diabetic macular edema: One year outcomes and evidence of undertreatment. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY. doi:10.1177/11206721261422313
2025
Addressing the risk of ocular complications of GLP-1RAs; a multi-disciplinary expert consensus
Carter, P., Simo, R., Lovestam-Adrian, M., Pearce, I., Bain, S. C., Dinah, C., . . . Evans, M. (2025). Addressing the risk of ocular complications of GLP-1RAs; a multi-disciplinary expert consensus. DIABETES OBESITY & METABOLISM, 27(12), 7535-7543. doi:10.1111/dom.70160
Building the world's first truly global medical foundation model.
Tham, Y. C., Goh, J. H. L., Nderitu, P., Zhou, Y., Ran, A. R., Srinivasan, S., . . . Global RETFound Consortium. (2025). Building the world's first truly global medical foundation model.. Nature medicine, 31(11), 3580-3585. doi:10.1038/s41591-025-03859-5
Cost-effectiveness of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor and macular laser treatments for people with centre-involving diabetic macular oedema and central retinal thickness of at least 400 micrometres
Luckham, K., Tebbs, H., Dadswell, C., Yosef, A., Claxton, L., Kelley, K., . . . Mohiuddin, S. (2025). Cost-effectiveness of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor and macular laser treatments for people with centre-involving diabetic macular oedema and central retinal thickness of at least 400 micrometres. EYE, 39(16), 2963-2972. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-04015-6
A Markov model assessing the cost-effectiveness of various anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs and panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy
Luckham, K., Tebbs, H., Claxton, L., Burgess, P., Dinah, C., Lois, N., & Mohiuddin, S. (2025). A Markov model assessing the cost-effectiveness of various anti-vascular endothelial growth factor drugs and panretinal photocoagulation for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. EYE, 39(7), 1364-1372. doi:10.1038/s41433-025-03641-4
2023
Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening in diabetic retinopathy: the ISDR research programme and RCT of safety, cost effectiveness and patient experience
Harding, S., Broadbent, D., Burgess, P., Byrne, P., Cheyne, C., Eleuteri, A., . . . Lathe, J. (2023). Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening in diabetic retinopathy: the ISDR research programme and RCT of safety, cost effectiveness and patient experience. NIHR Journal, 11(6). doi:10.3310/HRFA3155
Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening in diabetic retinopathy: the ISDR research programme including RCT
Harding, S., Alshukri, A., Appelbe, D., Broadbent, D., Burgess, P., Byrne, P., . . . Williamson, P. (2023). Individualised variable-interval risk-based screening in diabetic retinopathy: the ISDR research programme including RCT.
Efficacy of Automated Point-of-Care Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Southern Malawi
Burgess, P., Mdala, S., Zungu, T., Aslan, J., Banda, G., D'Souza, S., . . . Kayange, P. (2023). Efficacy of Automated Point-of-Care Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy in Southern Malawi. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 64. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2022
Early Worsening of Retinopathy in People with Diabetes after Rapid Improvement in Glycaemic Control: A Systematic Review
Akil, H., Burgess, J. B., Nevitt, S. N., Harding, S. H., Alam, U. A., & Burgess, P. B. (2021). Early Worsening of Retinopathy in People with Diabetes after Rapid Improvement in Glycaemic Control: A Systematic Review. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Vol. 31 (pp. 10). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Early Worsening of Retinopathy in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes After Rapid Improvement in Glycaemic Control: A Systematic Review
Akil, H., Burgess, J., Nevitt, S., Harding, S. P., Alam, U., & Burgess, P. (2022). Early Worsening of Retinopathy in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes After Rapid Improvement in Glycaemic Control: A Systematic Review. DIABETES THERAPY, 13(1), 1-23. doi:10.1007/s13300-021-01190-z
Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritisation process using Delphi method
Ramke, J., Evans, J. R., Habtamu, E., Mwangi, N., Silva, J. C., Swenor, B. K., . . . Burton, M. J. (2022). Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritisation process using Delphi method. LANCET HEALTHY LONGEVITY, 3(1), E31-E41. doi:10.1016/S2666-7568(21)00302-0
2021
Incidence of sight threatening diabetic retinopathy in an established urban screening programme: an 11-year cohort study.
Cheyne, C. P., Burgess, P. I., Broadbent, D. M., Garcia-Finana, M., Stratton, I. M., Criddle, T., . . . Harding, S. P. (2021). Incidence of sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy in an established urban screening programme: An 11-year cohort study. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 38(9). doi:10.1111/dme.14583
Accuracy of a Diabetic Retinopathy Grading Algorithm used with a Hand-Held Fundus Camera in Southern Malawi
Aslan, J., Kayange, P., Soliz, P., Mdala, S., Zungu, T., Van Oosterhout, J. J., & Burgess, P. I. (2021). Accuracy of a Diabetic Retinopathy Grading Algorithm used with a Hand-Held Fundus Camera in Southern Malawi. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Vol. 31 (pp. 14-15). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2020
Impact of Artificial Intelligence for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in a Malawi, Africa Clinic
Soliz, P., Zamora, G., Aslan, J., Nemeth, S. C., Benson, J., & Burgess, P. (2020). Impact of Artificial Intelligence for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in a Malawi, Africa Clinic. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 61. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2019
Ophthalmic features of HIV associated cryptococcal meningitis in Malawian Adults: an observational study
Ellis, J., Gaskell, K., Peirse, M., Gormley, J., Kalata, N., Burgess, P., . . . Heyderman, R. (2019). Ophthalmic features of HIV associated cryptococcal meningitis in Malawian Adults: an observational study. doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15067.2
Chapter 13 Drusen and macular degeneration
Williams, B. M., Burgess, P. I., & Zheng, Y. (2019). Chapter 13 Drusen and macular degeneration. In Computational Retinal Image Analysis (pp. 245-272). Elsevier. doi:10.1016/b978-0-08-102816-2.00013-7
Drusen and macular degeneration
Williams, B. M., Burgess, P. I., & Zheng, Y. (2019). Drusen and macular degeneration. In COMPUTATIONAL RETINAL IMAGE ANALYSIS: TOOLS, APPLICATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES (pp. 245-272). doi:10.1016/B978-0-08-102816-2.00013-7
Ophthalmic features of HIV associated cryptococcal meningitis in Malawian Adults: an observational study
Ellis, J., Gaskell, K., Peirse, M., Gormley, J., Kalata, N., Burgess, P., . . . Heyderman, R. (2019). Ophthalmic features of HIV associated cryptococcal meningitis in Malawian Adults: an observational study. doi:10.12688/wellcomeopenres.15067.1
2018
Incremental cost-effectiveness of screening and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and macular edema in Malawi
Vetrini, D., Kiire, C. A., Burgess, P. I., Harding, S. P., Kayange, P. C., Kalua, K., . . . Madan, J. (2018). Incremental cost-effectiveness of screening and laser treatment for diabetic retinopathy and macular edema in Malawi. PLOS ONE, 13(1). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0190742
High mortality in subjects with both diabetes and HIV in sub-Saharan Africa
Burgess, P. I., Harding, S. P., Kayange, P. C., van Oosterhout, J., Garcia-Finana, M., Msukwa, G., & Allain, T. J. (2018). High mortality in subjects with both diabetes and HIV in sub-Saharan Africa. AIDS, 32(14), 2083-2084. doi:10.1097/QAD.0000000000001929
2017
Incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A five year cohort study
Burgess, P. I., Harding, S. P., Garcia-Finana, M., Beare, N. A. V., Glover, S., Cohen, D. B., . . . Allain, T. J. (2017). Incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy in Sub-Saharan Africa: A five year cohort study. PLoS One, 12(8). doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0181359
Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: from clinical care to health policy
Atun, R., Davies, J. I., Gale, E. A. M., Barnighausen, T., Beran, D., Kengne, A. P., . . . Werfalli, M. (2017). Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: from clinical care to health policy. LANCET DIABETES & ENDOCRINOLOGY, 5(8), 622-667. doi:10.1016/S2213-8587(17)30181-X
2016
First Prospective Cohort Study of Diabetic Retinopathy from Sub-Saharan Africa: High Incidence and Progression of Retinopathy and Relationship to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Burgess, P. I., Harding, S. P., García-Fiñana, M., Beare, N. A. V., Msukwa, G., & Allain, T. J. (2016). First Prospective Cohort Study of Diabetic Retinopathy from Sub-Saharan Africa: High Incidence and Progression of Retinopathy and Relationship to Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection. Ophthalmology, 123(9), 1919-1925. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2016.05.042
Endothelial Dysfunction in People with Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Relationships with Retinopathy Progression and Mortality
Burgess, P., Allain, T. J., Msukwa, G., Kayange, P., Mbewe, F., Garcia-Finana, M., & Harding, S. (2016). Endothelial Dysfunction in People with Diabetes in Sub-Saharan Africa: Relationships with Retinopathy Progression and Mortality. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 57. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2014
High prevalence in Malawi of sight-threatening retinopathy and visual impairment caused by diabetes: identification of population-specific targets for intervention
Burgess, P. I., Allain, T. J., Garcia-Finana, M., Beare, N. A. V., Msukwa, G., & Harding, S. P. (2014). High prevalence in Malawi of sight-threatening retinopathy and visual impairment caused by diabetes: identification of population-specific targets for intervention. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 31(12), 1643-1650. doi:10.1111/dme.12492
FIVE YEAR PROGRESSION OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN MALAWI
Harding, S., Burgess, P., Pindani, C., Msukwa, G., Garcia-Finana, M., & Allain, T. (2014). FIVE YEAR PROGRESSION OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY IN MALAWI. In EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY Vol. 24 (pp. 457). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Posterior segment eye disease in sub-Saharan Africa: review of recent population-based studies
Bastawrous, A., Burgess, P. I., Mahdi, A. M., Kyari, F., Burton, M. J., & Kuper, H. (2014). Posterior segment eye disease in sub-Saharan Africa: review of recent population-based studies. TROPICAL MEDICINE & INTERNATIONAL HEALTH, 19(5), 600-609. doi:10.1111/tmi.12276
2013
'Teaching corner': Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
Ellis, D., Burgess, P. I., & Kayange, P. (2013). 'Teaching corner': Management of Diabetic Retinopathy. MALAWI MEDICAL JOURNAL, 25(4), 116-120. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Diabetic retinopathy in sub-Saharan Africa: meeting the challenges of an emerging epidemic
Burgess, P. I., Msukwa, G., & Beare, N. A. V. (2013). Diabetic retinopathy in sub-Saharan Africa: meeting the challenges of an emerging epidemic. BMC MEDICINE, 11. doi:10.1186/1741-7015-11-157
Epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Africa: a systematic review
Burgess, P. I., MacCormick, I. J. C., Harding, S. P., Bastawrous, A., Beare, N. A. V., & Garner, P. (2013). Epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Africa: a systematic review. DIABETIC MEDICINE, 30(4), 399-412. doi:10.1111/j.1464-5491.2012.03756.x
Epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Africa: a systematic review.
Burgess, P. I., MacCormick, I. J. C., Harding, S. P., Bastawrous, A., Beare, N. A. V., & Garner, P. (2013). Epidemiology of diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy in Africa: a systematic review.. Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association, 30(4), 399-412. doi:10.1111/j.1464-5491.2012.03756.x
2012
Teaching Corner: Regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery
Tighe, R., Burgess, P. I., & Msukwa, G. (2012). Teaching Corner: Regional anaesthesia for ophthalmic surgery. MALAWI MEDICAL JOURNAL, 24(4), 89-94. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, cataract and visual impairment in patients with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa
Glover, S. J., Burgess, P. I., Cohen, D. B., Harding, S. P., Hofland, H. W. C., Zijlstra, E. E., & Allain, T. J. (2012). Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy, cataract and visual impairment in patients with diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa. BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 96(2), 156-161. doi:10.1136/bjo.2010.196071
2011
PREVALENCE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
Harding, S. P., Glover, S. J., Burgess, P. I., Cohen, D. B., Hofland, H. W. C., Zijlstra, E. E., & Allain, T. J. (2011). PREVALENCE OF DIABETIC RETINOPATHY AND VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 21(3), 347. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Visual perception of a dislocated intraocular lens
Burgess, P. I., Glasman, P. J., & Prasad, S. (2011). Visual perception of a dislocated intraocular lens. CANADIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY-JOURNAL CANADIEN D OPHTALMOLOGIE, 46(4), 371. doi:10.1016/j.jcjo.2011.06.019
2010
'Steroid treatment card' compliance is suboptimal but can be improved
Burgess, P., O'Dowd, J., & Kumar, N. (2010). 'Steroid treatment card' compliance is suboptimal but can be improved. EYE, 24(8), 1409-1410. doi:10.1038/eye.2010.63
A comparison of outcomes between nonlaser endoscopic endonasal and external dacryocystorhinostomy: single-center experience and a review of British trends
Leong, S. C., Karkos, P. D., Burgess, P., Halliwell, M., & Hampal, S. (2010). A comparison of outcomes between nonlaser endoscopic endonasal and external dacryocystorhinostomy: single-center experience and a review of British trends. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OTOLARYNGOLOGY, 31(1), 32-37. doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2008.09.012
Paraneoplastic exudative retinal detachment associated with adenocarcinoma of the lung
Burgess, P. I., Kenawy, N., & Pearce, I. A. (2010). Paraneoplastic exudative retinal detachment associated with adenocarcinoma of the lung. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 20(5), 952-954. doi:10.1177/112067211002000523
2008
SmartPlug versus silicone punctal plug therapy for dry eye - A prospective randomized trial
Burgess, P. I., Koay, P., & Clark, P. (2008). SmartPlug versus silicone punctal plug therapy for dry eye - A prospective randomized trial. CORNEA, 27(4), 391-394. doi:10.1097/ICO.0b013e318160d030
Undated
Determinants of severity and progression of diabetic retinopathy in Southern Malawi
Burgess, P. (n.d.). Determinants of severity and progression of diabetic retinopathy in Southern Malawi. (PhD Thesis, University of Liverpool).