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We are supported by some truly inspirational fundraisers. Whether they are running a Marathon, holding a bake sale or doing something else, we are very grateful for your support.
Meet a researcher: Hassina Zeriri
It’s not very often that we come across a researcher working on a project inspired by their own lived experience of a sight loss condition.
Meet our community: Rachael Foley
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.
Retina-on-a-chip: the tiny technology offering big hope for inherited sight loss
Researchers in the Netherlands are developing a “retina-on-a-chip” that mimics the key layers of the human retina, offering a powerful new way to study inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and test potential treatments using human cells.
New nanoparticle gene therapy research provides hope for treating inherited sight loss
Researchers from Ghent University have published a study that has the potential to transform inherited retinal disease (IRD) treatment development.
Retina UK awards new research funding
Retina UK is delighted to have awarded a new three-year research grant to Prof Majlinda Lako at Newcastle University for a project entitled: To establish AAV.PRPF31 gene augmentation in PRPF31-deficient RPE and photoreceptor cells and assess its efficacy in restoring RPE and photoreceptor function.
Look Forward – Summer 2026 – Issue 190
Our young adults got to grips with white water rafting recently, building confidence and resilience while having fun.