Spring Skydive 2026
During our 50th anniversary year, take to the skies with an epic spring skydive for Retina UK!
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x-linked inheritance
X-linked inheritance means that the faulty gene is located on the X chromosome, the larger of the two sex chromosomes.
Thomas Pocklington Trust and Sight Loss Councils ‘Cut it back’ campaign
TPT and Sight Loss Councils: Cut it back campaign
Webinar: Influencing with Retina UK
The latest webinar from Retina UK.
Complaints Policy
We always aim to provide a high standard of service to our community. If you are unhappy with any of our services it is important that you let us know.
ProQR announces suspension of LCA10 and USH2A clinical trials
Biotechnology company ProQR has announced that its clinical trials of sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 and ultevursen for USH2A-mediated retinitis pigmentosa will be wound down with immediate effect.
Halloween Skydive 2023
This October, join Retina UK on Halloween weekend (28 and 29 October 2023) and face your fears by taking on a Halloween skydive at various airfields around the UK.
Bonfire Skydive 2023
This November, join Retina UK on Bonfire weekend (4 and 5 November 2023) and face your fears by taking on a Bonfire skydive at various airfields around the UK.
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.