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Many of our materials can be downloaded from our website, free of charge. Printed materials can be ordered as well.

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The Gene Team

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.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month 2025

February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month and we'd love you to get involved to enhance the work of Retina UK, as we continue to support those who are living with retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited sight loss conditions.

Does gene therapy always have to be gene-specific?

Early 2020 marked an important milestone for the Retina UK community, when the first person with an inherited retinal condition received NHS treatment to potentially slow or even stop the progression of their sight loss.

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Research round-up, spring 2023

Progress towards treatments for inherited retinal conditions continues to gather pace and there’s been lots going on in the last few months, with more and more approaches being explored. This round-up gives a flavour of the variety of developments, including plenty that are not specific to a particular genetic fault.

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Regular giving

Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.