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Our Retina UK Talk & support service (formerly Telephone Befriending Service) links people who may be feeling isolated or lonely with a trained volunteer for regular contact.

Friday 23 May, 5.30pm - 9.30pm - In-person - Come and join Bhavini and the group for their latest outing to see an audio described performance of The Play That Goes Wrong at the Duchess Theatre in London.

• Local Peer Support Group

Celebrate the life of your loved one, by donating in their memory and help us fund more research and support, now.

Volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and essential to our ability to achieve our vision of a world where all those affected by inherited retinal conditions are able to live a fulfilling life.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering. Please complete the following form and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

The eye is a very complex organ. It has a lens at the front which focuses light on to a light sensitive tissue that lines the inside of the back of the eye – this tissue is called the retina.

If you are a cane user, you may be interested to hear about the new cane tip introduced by Rotacaster that offers improved sensory and auditory feedback, alongside many other features.

• News

In 2023, the annual Isle of Wight walk in support of Retina UK will return. Starting at Ryde Pier, walkers will follow a five mile scenic walk with spectacular views.

• Walks & Treks
• Isle of Wight

Thursday 29 May 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - To celebrate National Creativity Day in May we are delighted to be launching this brand new interest focused peer support group.

• Local Peer Support Group

Researchers have developed PEDF-based eye drops that show promise in slowing retinal degeneration in mice with retinitis pigmentosa, potentially offering a non-invasive treatment option for preserving vision in the future.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa