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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.
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.
50th Anniversary Appeal
In our 50th anniversary year, we’re asking you to join forces with Retina UK so that together, we can foster hope for a happier tomorrow for the thousands of people across the UK who are living with inherited sight loss.
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News
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.
Resource
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.
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?
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.
Retina UK Day 2025
United Kingdom
Come together for Retina UK Day on Thursday, 9 October 2025 and help us raise awareness and funds for those who are living with inherited sight loss - during our 50th anniversary year.
National Peer Support Group
Via Zoom
Thursday 9 October 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Autumn National meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Stuart Colville from The Wise Group's Energy Advice Service.