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Retina UK aims not only to progress research along established threads, but to stimulate new thinking, encourage innovative approaches and nurture original ideas.
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Frequently asked questions
The following questions are often asked by people contacting Retina UK.
Research round-up, spring 2023
Progress towards treatments for inherited retinal conditions continues to gather pace and there’s been lots going on in the last few months, with more and more approaches being explored. This round-up gives a flavour of the variety of developments, including plenty that are not specific to a particular genetic fault.
Meet our volunteers: Martin Hills
Martin started volunteering for Retina UK in 2014 after retiring as a Chartered Civil Engineer.
Every experience counts: Insights from our sight loss survey
A huge thank you to everyone who completed our 2025 sight loss survey. This year we received over 600 responses. It follows similar surveys in 2019 and 2022 which led directly to the introduction of our Unlock Genetics and Discover Wellbeing resources, as well as shaping our work with the professional community who support people with inherited sight loss.
Our manifesto
Retina UK are committed to improving the lives of people affected by inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs).
Welsh Three Peaks Challenge 2025
Support Retina UK and take on three of the highest, most iconic peaks in Wales within 24 hours, with The Welsh Three Peaks Challenge.
e-Newsletter January 2025
Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.
Podcast: Looking back on 2024 with our CEO, Tina Garvey
We are joined today by Tina Garvey, Chief Execute Officer at Retina UK.
Look Forward – Autumn 2025 – Issue 187
Since the publication of this newsletter our founder and honorary president Lynda Cantor MBE has passed away. We are all deeply saddened by this news.