Types of genetic testing
This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing
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Sirius clinical trial – Exon 13 mutation of USH2A
Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.
Disappointing news from ProQR clinical trial for LCA10
ProQR has published the top-line results from its Phase 2/3 “Illuminate” trial of the RNA therapy sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 caused by a specific mutation in the CEP290 gene.
Study of substances in blood suggests choroideremia is not just an isolated eye disease
Choroideremia is a rare genetic condition resulting in progressive sight loss in men.
Clinical Trial Opportunity for Adults with Stargardt Disease
The clinical trial team at The Retina Clinic London have asked us to share an opportunity to participate in a Phase 1 clinical trial for AAVB 039 for Stargardt Disease.
Look Forward – Winter 2025 – Issue 188
This is the final edition of Look Forward this year and what a year it has been! We’ve had some very positive feedback about our Conferences and the Big Give Christmas Challenge is back - a great opportunity to double your donation at no extra cost to you! We’ve included a handy ‘What’s on’ article which outlines some of our plans for 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and fulfilling New Year.
First-in-human trial launches for Familial Drusen cell therapy
Sanaregen Vision Therapeutics has received FDA clearance to begin a first-in-human clinical trial of SVT-001, an investigational cell therapy for Familial Drusen, a rare inherited retinal disease that currently has no approved treatment.
e-Newsletter May 2025
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.
Beware of online adverts about treatments
The Retina UK community is sometimes targeted by adverts online or in social media, offering invasive treatments for inherited sight loss.
Look Forward – Summer 2023 – Issue 180
Did you join either of our Conferences this year? You can read about them inside this edition of Look Forward. We’ve had some fantastic feedback from our delegates so if you weren’t able to attend, you can watch or listen to the recordings from the day on our website.