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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Charities demand increase in benefits
Charities representing blind and partially sighted people are urging the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than wages, when a decision is made at the end of the month.
Artificial vision
There are about 125 million rod and cone cells within the retina that act as the eye's light receptors.
Types of genetic testing
This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing
Amar Latif ‘delighted’ to be an ambassador for Retina UK
We are proud to announce that Amar Latif - adventurer, entrepreneur, TV presenter and public speaker - is to join Retina UK as a volunteer ambassador.
Meet our supporters: William Taylor
Fundraising for Retina UK means a lot to me - both my dad and my nephew have been affected by inherited sight-loss, and I've seen first-hand the incredible work this charity does.
National Peer Support Group
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Summer National meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Emma Scott, Director of Commissioning and Editorial at Calibre Audio.
Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration
Mirugen – Unlocking the Power of Retina Regeneration
Talk & support service
Our Retina UK Talk & support service (formerly Telephone Befriending Service) links people who may be feeling isolated or lonely with a trained volunteer for regular contact.
Funding paves the way for achromatopsia
A research project funded by Retina UK helped pave the way to a new gene therapy that has recently produced encouraging results in two young people with achromatopsia, a condition that causes complete colour-blindness and poor overall vision from birth.