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Welcome to Retina UK

We are a charity supporting people affected by inherited sight loss and investing in medical research to help make their challenges a thing of the past.

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Retina UK Day 2024

Come together for Retina UK Day on Thursday, 10 October 2024 and help us to raise awareness and funds for those who are living with inherited sight loss.
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Whether you are looking for practical information or emotional support, online, by phone or face-to-face, we’re here to help.

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Applications invited for project grants and studentships

Retina UK invites applications for funding for innovative, high quality research projects investigating the causes and potential treatments for all forms of inherited retinal disease. We are particularly keen to receive proposals with demonstrable translational potential.

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Look Forward – Summer 2024 – Issue 183

This edition includes exciting news about our Annual and Professionals’ Conferences. We hope as many of you as possible can join us in Manchester, or online, in September. You’ll also find updates about the latest research and a feature on one of our funded researchers, Dr Jörn Lakowski.

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Children and young people

Different inherited sight loss conditions present noticeable symptoms at different times.

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Want to be in with the chance of winning up to £1,000? Back by popular demand, you could win 5 cash prizes and support Retina UK at the same time - through our 2024 Raffle!

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Join us in person or online for one of our upcoming events or why not take on a challenge to support Retina UK?

Sahara Desert Trek 2025

Sahara Desert

Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime for Retina UK and take part in the Sahara Desert Trek in November 2025?

Retina UK Day 2024

United Kingdom

Come together for Retina UK Day on Thursday, 10 October 2024 and help us raise awareness and funds for those who are living with inherited sight loss.