Eye structure
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.
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Podcast: Introducing our new chair
A new Retina UK podcast that introduces our new chair of trustees, Kathy Evans.
Phase 3 clinical trial has been given approval by FDA
The FDA has given Ocugen permission to start their phase 3 gene therapy clinical trial for retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Optogenetics
The BBC covered a story on Monday 24 May about optogenetics partially restoring the sight of a man living with retinitis pigmentosa in France.
Giving in memory
Celebrate the life of your loved one, by donating in their memory and help us fund more research and support, now.
Our manifesto
Retina UK are committed to improving the lives of people affected by inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs).
Meet our Trustee: Rob Halliwell
Rob is a Chief Technology Officer based in Manchester, with over 20 years’ experience leading technology, software development and digital transformation.
Looking after your vision
It is important to avoid harming your vision, particularly if you have an inherited sight loss condition.
Podcast: Retina UK Day
We sat down to discuss what our volunteers got up to on Retina UK day.
New Chair of Trustees
We are delighted to welcome Kathy Evans as our new Chair of Trustees.