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Trusts and Foundations

Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are the leading cause of blindness in working-age people in the UK, and children as young as eighteen-months are regularly diagnosed.

Young Adults Peer Support Group

Tuesday 27 May, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - via Zoom - Are you aged 18 to 30 and living with an inherited retinal dystrophy? Then come and join us for our latest Young Adults online social catch up and meet our new group facilitator Martik Aghajanian.

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Why genes matter

Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.

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Fundraising FAQs

Fancy fundraising for Retina UK? Here’s a few pointers to help get you started.