Opus Genetics has launched an early-stage clinical trial of OPGx-MERTK, an investigational gene therapy for MERTK-related Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a condition that causes progressive vision loss due to photoreceptor degeneration.
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RP Awareness Month – Paul’s Story
During RP awareness month, Paul Bacon has shared how his diagnosis has impacted his life and shared messages about how non visually impaired people can support those living with inherited sight loss. To learn more about inherited sight loss please take the time to read Paul's story.
People living with sight loss in Scotland are able to benefit from free ferry travel for their companion when travelling with Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferries with the NEC+1 card. The ferries operate across Scotland’s islands.
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The latest research news from Retina UK.
The latest research news piece from Retina UK.
The latest research news from Retina UK.
The latest research news from Retina UK.
On the run and under pressure
Imagine, if you can, evading capture from an elite team of hunters for 21 days when you’re blind! Ste and his co-fugitive, Chris, did just that in the new series of Hunted (Channel 4) which starts on Sunday 12 October.