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Run Locally

As well as many of the well known races, we also have places available in hundreds of local runs. Wherever you live, you can run as part of #TeamRetinaUK!

Research we fund

We are currently funding a range of exciting projects and programmes, all of which aim to enhance our understanding of inherited sight loss, and inform the development of treatments for the estimated two million people affected worldwide.

Retina UK Knowledge-base: X-linked retinoschisis

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS)

X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited condition that causes early loss of mainly central vision in males.

An illustration of Charles Bonnet syndrome. Thanks to Jeremy Webb Photography

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes people who have lost a lot of sight to see things that aren’t real (hallucinations).

Retina UK Knowledge-base: Rare syndromes

Rare syndromes

These very rare syndromes (NARP, Bassen-Kornweig, PXE, Norrie) affect the eyes as well as other parts of the body.