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Join #TeamRetinaUK for the iconic 2024 TCS London Marathon! Soak up the incredible atmosphere as you run from Blackheath to The Mall finish line where you’ll get your very own marathon medal.

• Run
• London

Join #TeamRetinaUK for the iconic 2025 TCS London Marathon! Soak up the incredible atmosphere as you run from Blackheath to The Mall finish line where you’ll get your very own marathon medal.

• Run
• London

Aged 20, James was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at a routine eye appointment in September 2015 and registered partially sighted, just prior to buying his first car and taking his driving test.

• Case study - community
• Written

In 2023, the annual Isle of Wight walk in support of Retina UK will return. Starting at Ryde Pier, walkers will follow a five mile scenic walk with spectacular views.

• Walks and treks
• Isle of Wight

The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

The Spring 2023 edition of the Retina UK newsletter, Look Forward, which includes articles about our upcoming events, research updates and more.

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written

In this article, we hear Colin's story and the reasons why he has hope for the future.

• News

Celebrate the life of your loved one, by donating in their memory and help us fund more research and support, now.

Autosomal recessive inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that both copies need to be faulty to cause sight loss