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Rachael first noticed she had sight problems at the age of 15. She went to her local eye clinic, who said she had an astigmatism.

• Case study - community
• Written

It’s not very often that we come across a researcher working on a project inspired by their own lived experience of a sight loss condition.

• Case study - research
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Researchers in the Netherlands are developing a “retina-on-a-chip” that mimics the key layers of the human retina, offering a powerful new way to study inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and test potential treatments using human cells.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Researchers from Ghent University have published a study that has the potential to transform inherited retinal disease (IRD) treatment development.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.

Retina UK is delighted to announce that it has awarded three new research grants worth more than £870,000.

• News
• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Inside: Our intrepid Sahara Trek #TeamRetinaUK tell us about their incredible experience. 2026 is now fully underway and we are excited to tell you about our plans. Could you take part in a challenge event or volunteer to do a bucket collection in London for Retina UK?

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written

Biotechnology company ProQR has announced encouraging results from its phase 1/2 clinical trial of an innovative treatment for sight loss caused by faults in a specific section of the USH2A gene.

• News

This edition includes exciting news about our Annual and Professionals’ Conferences. We hope as many of you as possible can join us in Manchester, or online, in September. You’ll also find updates about the latest research and a feature on one of our funded researchers, Dr Jörn Lakowski.

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written