The Kiltwalk 2026 (Glasgow)
Join #TeamRetinaUK for an unforgettable Kiltwalk adventure in Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee or Edinburgh, throughout 2026.
Search
Search results
Research Update
Join us to hear the latest inherited sight loss research news at a special in-person Retina UK event in Scotland in March.
Local peer support groups
Our Retina UK Peer Support Group network offers information and support via regular meetings both online or in-person.
Look Forward – Spring 2025 – Issue 185
This edition of Look Forward includes the very latest news about an experimental therapy by Retina UK funded researchers, an article about one of our PhD students, a calendar of events in 2025, the usual research news round-up and lots more. Please take the time to complete our Sight Loss Survey, enclosed with this edition. You can find out more about the Survey.
Glasgow Local Peer Support Group
Tuesday 17 March 2026, 3.00pm - 5.00pm - In-person - Following on from the Glasgow Sight Village event please come and join our new Glasgow Peer Support Group facilitator Sarah Speed at Costa Coffee for a social catch up.
Scotland Regional Peer Support Group
Thursday 5 February 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join us for a Scotland region-wide meeting where we are delighted to introduce our new Glasgow Peer Support Group facilitator, Sarah Speed.
Meet a researcher: Chloe Brotherton
As part of our aim to nurture young scientists, we are very pleased to introduce one of our new PhD students as part of a co-funding agreement with the Macular Society.
Meira GTx announces positive data from phase clinical trial
Biotechnology company MeiraGTx has announced encouraging news from its phase 1/2 clinical trial of botaretigene sparoparvovec (previously known as AAV-RPGR), a gene therapy aimed at X-linked retinitis pigmentosa caused by faults in the RPGR gene.
Look Forward – Spring 2026 – Issue 189
Inside: Our intrepid Sahara Trek #TeamRetinaUK tell us about their incredible experience. 2026 is now fully underway and we are excited to tell you about our plans. Could you take part in a challenge event or volunteer to do a bucket collection in London for Retina UK?
Great Scottish Run 10K 2026
With a city centre start and finish, this race is a celebration of everything that makes Glasgow truly great - urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and, of course, welcoming people! Sign up today and run for Retina UK.