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Research brings hope for the future
“All the promising research makes you feel like there is light at the end of that very dark tunnel after all.”
Genetics and gene therapy
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.
The UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium
In 2014 we funded an exciting new collaborative project. The UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) Project brought together the four largest research groups in the UK specialising in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs).
Experimental therapy by Retina UK-funded researchers leads to ‘life changing improvements’
Researchers who received funding from Retina UK have carried out experimental gene therapy that is reported to have led to ‘life changing improvements’ to sight for four children with inherited sight loss.
Medical research
Retina UK has invested more than £16million into cutting-edge research since the charity was founded in 1976.
Webinar: Inflammation and retinal degeneration in RP
Inflammation and retinal degeneration in retinitis pigmentosa: Can lessons learned in the lab help us identify treatments in the clinic?
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
New stem cell treatment gains approval to enter US clinical trials
50th Anniversary Gala Dinner 2026
It’s time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future... and you’re invited. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the culmination of our 50th anniversary year.
Meet our community: The Kearney family
Emily Kearney is mum to four boys, aged four to 13, two of whom are living with an inherited sight loss condition.