Meet our Trustee: Dr Martin Kirkup, Outgoing Chair of Trustees
Martin's son was diagnosed with Stargardt’s at a young age which has led Martin to take a close interest in the progress of research into Retinal disease.
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Meet our community: Simon Lakin
Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.
New Young Persons Project from Retina UK
We are proud to launch our new Young Persons Project, which will play a significant role in providing impactful and timely support for young people with inherited sight loss and mental health challenges, across the UK.
e-Newsletter June 2023
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.
e-Newsletter August 2023
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Volunteering FAQs
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about volunteering for our charity.
Types of genetic testing
This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing
BBC investigates unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa
The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
Approaches to treatment
The development of a new treatment is a lengthy process, from early investigation of ideas and principles in the lab, through testing in cell and animal models to the final stages of clinical trials in human patients. The good news is that progress is increasingly rapid.
CRISPR Gene Editing Leads to Improvements
CRISPR gene editing leads to improvements in vision for people with inherited blindness, clinical trial shows.