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Meet our community: Bhavini Makwana

Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".

Meet a researcher: Chloe Brotherton

As part of our aim to nurture young scientists, we are very pleased to introduce one of our new PhD students as part of a co-funding agreement with the Macular Society.

Meet a Researcher: Tomasz Tomkiewicz

Tomasz Tomkiewicz is undertaking a PhD studentship funded by Retina UK and The Macular Society.

Meet our community: Russ Stephenson

Russ was diagnosed with Choroideremia at the age of 11, after visiting caves in Spain and not being able to see anything.

Meet our community: The Kearney family

Emily Kearney is mum to four boys, aged four to 13, two of whom are living with an inherited sight loss condition.

Meet our volunteers: Dr Katerina Tavoulari

Katerina joined the Retina UK team at the start of 2023 after hearing about the charity through her involvement in a research project at the University of Bath, where she works as an academic.

Meet our community: Simon Lakin

Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.

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Research grants

Retina UK aims not only to progress research along established threads, but to stimulate new thinking, encourage innovative approaches and nurture original ideas.