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Funding from Retina UK has allowed to team to explore the viability of gene therapy as a treatment for RP and related conditions, and build a pipeline of clinical trials.

Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.

February is Retinitis Pigmentosa Awareness Month and we'd love you to get involved to enhance the work of Retina UK, as we continue to support those who are living with retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited sight loss conditions.

Tribute to Retina UK founder Lynda Cantor MBE

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Talking to a health economics researcher at Bangor University to discuss which what services and support are best for those living with RP.

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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.

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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.

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Retina UK is delighted that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for ongoing use by the NHS in Scotland.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)

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

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