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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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5K A Day In May 2025

Could you take on 5K of exercise every day in May for Retina UK? During National Walking Month, donate £5 to take part, do your daily exercise and ask your loved ones to sponsor you.
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How can we support you?

Whether you are looking for practical information or emotional support, online, by phone or face-to-face, we’re here to help.

Featured news and resources

Resource The cover of the winter 2024 edition of Look Forward

Look Forward – Winter 2024 – Issue 184

Welcome to the winter edition of Look Forward. It’s packed full of news from our Conferences, the latest research news and an interview with Hassina Zeriri, one of our funded PhD students. We have also included details of lots of ways you can get involved with Retina UK over the coming months, along with some suggested festive fundraising for the Christmas period.

Lottery

Do you want to be in with the chance of winning £25,000 every week in 2025? Join our Retina UK Lottery today for £1 a line!

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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?

5K A Day In May 2025

Virtual

May is National Walking Month! Are you ready to join #TeamRetinaUK in May for our daily 5K challenge? Your support will allow us to continue supporting those who are living with inherited sight loss.

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?

Local Runs In Your Community

United Kingdom

As well as many of the well-known races, we also have exclusive places available in hundreds of local runs. Wherever you live, you can run as part of #TeamRetinaUK this year!