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Dr Nikolas Pontikos is a Senior Research Fellow at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and has been working on inherited retinal conditions for several years.

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Genetic testing, usually via a blood sample, is used to try and identify which gene contains the fault that is causing an individual’s sight loss.

When we talk about gene therapy we are usually referring to use of a harmless virus, called a vector, to deliver a normal copy of a defective gene into the cells of the eye.

Simon talks about his experience of genetic testing and counselling.

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Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.

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

With Christmas parties upon us, come and join Bhavini as she shares her top tips for selecting the right make up, The best way to apply and blend, how to shop for makeup and picking the right colours.

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James Birtley is a Retina UK supporter and volunteer who is living with retinitis pigmentosa. He is also a scientist with a particular interest in the structure of proteins, the complex molecules that form the building blocks of our bodies.

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