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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.

Image shows a Retina UK supporter with a skydive instructor freefalling in tandem. A blue sky is visible with clouds and the ground below.

Skydiving

Skydiving is an exhilarating experience, and you can do this while supporting our cause. Various dates and locations are available across the UK.

Sight Loss Survey 2025

Sight Loss Survey 2025

We want to ensure our current and future activities are relevant and that they respond to your needs. The only way we can be confident of this is to ask about your experiences, views and what matters to you.

Research news roundup – innovation in 2022

Despite the knock-on effects of the pandemic, there’s been a lot going on this year in the world of research! Here are snapshots of a few stories that have appeared in the Research News section of our website in 2022.

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.