Look Forward – Autumn 2026 – Issue 191
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Genetic testing: an essential topic for discussion with the IRD community
As Luxturna reaches the clinic and other gene-specific therapies for inherited retinal disease get closer to the end of the development pipeline, it is becoming ever more important that affected families can access a genetic diagnosis, potentially opening up choices around treatment and clinical trial participation.
Research grant awards worth £870K announced
Retina UK is delighted to announce that it has awarded three new research grants worth more than £870,000.
Meet a researcher: Hassina Zeriri
It’s not very often that we come across a researcher working on a project inspired by their own lived experience of a sight loss condition.
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.
Retina-on-a-chip: the tiny technology offering big hope for inherited sight loss
Researchers in the Netherlands are developing a “retina-on-a-chip” that mimics the key layers of the human retina, offering a powerful new way to study inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) and test potential treatments using human cells.
New nanoparticle gene therapy research provides hope for treating inherited sight loss
Researchers from Ghent University have published a study that has the potential to transform inherited retinal disease (IRD) treatment development.
Trusts and Foundations
Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are the leading cause of blindness in working-age people in the UK, and children as young as eighteen-months are regularly diagnosed.
New website aims to increase understanding of genetics
High quality information on genetic testing and counselling for families affected by inherited sight loss is now available in one place thanks to the launch of an innovative new website, Unlock Genetics.
National Peer Support Group
Thursday 8 October 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for our Autumn meeting where 'This is Your Day to Have Your Say', celebrating both World Sight Day and Retina UK Day.