Belfast Local Peer Support Group
Tuesday 24 September, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and join the Belfast Bumpers Group for an online catch up where we will be talking about volunteering for Retina UK.
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e-Newsletter May 2024
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.
E-Newsletter Sept 2024
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.
Meet our community: Russ Stephenson
Russ was diagnosed with Choroideremia at the age of 11, after visiting caves in Spain and not being able to see anything.
Looking after your vision
It is important to avoid harming your vision, particularly if you have an inherited sight loss condition.
Limiting side effects from Luxturna treatment
Researchers discovered a method to reduce Luxturna injection-related inflammation, improving safety and potentially preventing chorioretinal atrophy.
Isle of Wight Local Peer Support Group
Thursday 10 October, 5.30pm - In-person - Come and join Colin & Linda at the Alamo Bar & Grill in Ryde for a meal and Quiz Night in aid of Retina UK Day!
Why genes matter
Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.
Our community
We are nothing without our amazing community. They are the reason we do what we do and are a constant source of inspiration to us.
Our commitment to lived experience employment
In April 2022 we joined with another seven leading sight loss organisations to make a public commitment to increasing the number of blind and partially sighted people employed within our sector, including at senior management level.