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Aged 20, James was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at a routine eye appointment in September 2015 and registered partially sighted, just prior to buying his first car and taking his driving test.

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Whether you're an expert runner, or a rebel *with* a cause, there's no better experience than the London Marathon!

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With a significant proportion of inherited retinal conditions being caused by unidentified genetic faults, and many families unable to get clear results from genetic tests in clinic, the project set out to solve previously undiagnosable cases and discover more of the genes and mutations that are associated with sight loss.

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Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.

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Retina UK is delighted that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for ongoing use by the NHS in Scotland.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)

Joining us for an "Ask the Expert" session is Dr Roly Megaw.

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Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.

Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration

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Martin's son was diagnosed with Stargardt’s at a young age which has led Martin to take a close interest in the progress of research into Retinal disease.

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These frequently asked questions should provide a response for most of the queries you might raise.