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Gene therapy shows promise in tackling X-linked RP

Early results from clinical testing of a gene therapy to treat X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) have shown partial reversal of sight loss in some patients.

Retinal transplantation studies

Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.

ReNeuron trial FAQs

You may have heard that a cell-based treatment approach (sometimes referred to as a “stem cell treatment”), developed by a company called ReNeuron, is being tested in a clinical trial at Oxford Eye Hospital and other centres in the US and Europe.

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.

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A week in the life of a researcher

On a typical week in the stem cell lab there are many different experiments going on. Different people work on their individual projects, but we often collaborate to share ideas and help each other.

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Four people sitting in a line. The person furthest away from the camera is the only one facing towards it. He is wearing a white shirt

Involving our community

Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.

New mechanism of disease discovered for Retinitis Pigmentosa

The team have found the cause of disease in the first ever family tree drawn up at Moorfields Eye Hospital over 35 years ago, which had remained unsolved until now.