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Our biggest Retina UK Lottery winner yet!
Find out more about Martyn Osborne's big win on the Retina UK Lottery and why he would recommend playing.
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.
Annual Conference 2025
Do you live with an inherited sight loss condition or support someone who does? Book your free place at the Retina UK Annual Conference on Saturday 20 September in London or online.
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Experimental therapy by Retina UK-funded researchers leads to ‘life changing improvements’
Researchers who received funding from Retina UK have carried out experimental gene therapy that is reported to have led to ‘life changing improvements’ to sight for four children with inherited sight loss.
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Look Forward – Summer 2025 – Issue 186
This edition marks the start of the charity's 50th anniversary year. It includes lots of ways to get involved over the next 12 months along with details of our Annual and Professionals' Conferences in September.
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Impact report 2024
Find out more about the difference we made in 2024.
Donate to our 50th Anniversary Appeal
For 50 years, Retina UK has been at the forefront of funding the best science, searching for genes and treatments for everyone living with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Join us and support the search for treatments for everyone, for a brighter tomorrow.
Get involved
Join us in person or online for one of our upcoming events or why not take on a challenge to support Retina UK?
Retina UK Day 2025
United Kingdom
Come together for Retina UK Day on Thursday, 9 October 2025 and help us raise awareness and funds for those who are living with inherited sight loss - during our 50th anniversary year.
Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2025
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park
Carburton St
London
W1W 5EE
The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.
Retina UK Annual Conference 2025
Holiday Inn London - Regent's Park
Carburton St
London
W1W 5EE
The Retina UK Annual Conference will be held on Saturday 20 September. You can join the Conference in-person or online.