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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.

Donate to our 50th Anniversary Appeal

For 50 years, Retina UK has been at the forefront of funding the best science, searching for genes and treatments for everyone living with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Join us and support the search for treatments for everyone, for a brighter tomorrow.
Support our vital work today!

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.

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Featured news and resources

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Look Forward – Spring 2025 – Issue 185

This edition of Look Forward includes the very latest news about an experimental therapy by Retina UK funded researchers, an article about one of our PhD students, a calendar of events in 2025, the usual research news round-up and lots more. Please take the time to complete our Sight Loss Survey, enclosed with this edition. You can find out more about the Survey.

Do you want to win £25,000?

Join our Retina UK Lottery for just £1 a line and be in with the chance of winning £25,000 every week, whilst also supporting Retina UK.

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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?

Great North Run 2025

Newcastle

The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in Newcastle.

Retina UK Annual Conference 2025

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The Retina UK Annual Conference will be held on Saturday 20 September. You can join the Conference in-person or online.

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.