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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.
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Save the date: BBC Lifeline Appeal 2025
Please tune in to our BBC Lifeline Appeal on BBC One on Sunday 16 November 2025 and spread the word with your friends and family. Sign up for a reminder today.
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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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RECORDING: Annual Conference – 20 September 2025
A recording of the Retina UK Annual Conference on 20 September 2025. The Conference was held at the Holiday Inn, Regent's Park, London and online.
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RECORDING: Professionals’ Conference – 19 September 2025
A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 19 September 2025. The Conference was held at the Holiday Inn, Regent's Park, London and online.
Stock up on your Christmas cards!
Spread some festive joy with our range of new Christmas cards and support Retina UK this winter.
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Spring Skydive 2026
United Kingdom
During our 50th anniversary year, take to the skies with an epic spring skydive for Retina UK!
50th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2026
London Hilton on Park Lane, 2 Park Lane, London, W1K 1BE
It’s time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future... and you’re invited. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the culmination of our 50th anniversary year.
Skydiving
United Kingdom
Skydiving is an exhilarating experience, and you can do this while supporting our cause. Various dates and locations are available across the UK.