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The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.

Our sight loss survey highlighted that you have a real appetite to get involved in representing the inherited sight loss community through activities like focus groups, surveys and research projects via the Retina UK Lived Experience Panel.

Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.

Growth factors are substances that promote the health and function of cells and tissues in the body.

Dr Rachel Taylor is part of the UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) team at the University of Manchester.

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Tomasz Tomkiewicz is undertaking a PhD studentship funded by Retina UK and The Macular Society.

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Lynda Cantor was a founder member of the charity in 1975 and one of our original trustees

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Simon spent 40 years as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke.

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Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".

• Case study - community
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These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.