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UK researchers have discovered that passing a weak electrical current between electrodes on a person’s scalp may lead to a reduction in frequency of the visual hallucinations experienced by some people living with sight loss.
Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.
Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.
This edition includes exciting news about our Annual and Professionals’ Conferences. We hope as many of you as possible can join us in Manchester, or online, in September. You’ll also find updates about the latest research and a feature on one of our funded researchers, Dr Jörn Lakowski.
Inside this edition, register now for our AI webinar on 7 December with Dr Nikolas Pontikos.
Rachael first noticed she had sight problems at the age of 15. She went to her local eye clinic, who said she had an astigmatism.
Funding from Retina UK has allowed to team to explore the viability of gene therapy as a treatment for RP and related conditions, and build a pipeline of clinical trials.
This webinar covers key questions and topic areas including what Usher syndrome is, how to get a diagnosis, both clinical and genetic, and what will happen after this.
Professor Mariya Moosajee looks at the latest research, clinical trials and treatment prospects for people affected by Usher’s syndrome.
