New Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargard Disease in Development
SalioGen Developing Novel Gene Insertion Therapy for Stargardt disease.
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Meet our Trustee: Dr Martin Kirkup, Outgoing Chair of Trustees
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.
Meet our community: Simon Lakin
Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.
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!
New Young Persons Project from Retina UK
We are proud to launch our new Young Persons Project, which will play a significant role in providing impactful and timely support for young people with inherited sight loss and mental health challenges, across the UK.
e-Newsletter August 2023
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
Volunteering FAQs
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about volunteering for our charity.
Introduction to the charity and a guide to services
Are you affected by inherited sight loss? We are here to help. Retina UK is a national charity. We offer information and support to people affected by inherited sight loss to enable them to lead better lives today and fund medical research to accelerate the search for treatments for the future.
Types of genetic testing
This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing
BBC investigates unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa
The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.