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Genetic testing, usually via a blood sample, is used to try and identify which gene contains the fault that is causing an individual’s sight loss.

Martin started volunteering for Retina UK in 2014 after retiring as a Chartered Civil Engineer.

• Case study - community
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Our Keynote speaker will be Mr Kanmin Xue. Mr Xue is a Consultant Vitreo-retinal Surgeon at the John Radcliffe Hospital and Wellcome Trust clinician scientist fellow at the University of Oxford where he leads the Retinal Disease and Repair Group.

• Information event
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Making yourself aware of the what you are entitled to, and understanding the diagnosis pathway for inherited sight loss, will put you in a stronger position to seek better support.

Find out about our upcoming events. Whether you're looking for a webinar, a local peer support group or you're hoping to run a marathon, we've got something for you.

It’s time to reflect, celebrate and look to the future... and you’re invited. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the culmination of our 50th anniversary year.

• Fundraising Events
• London

Tuesday 14 July 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join Anna & Ellie for our latest meeting where we are delighted to welcome our guest speaker Ellis Ellis from Vision Aid who will be giving a live audible demo of some of their products.

• Local Peer Support Group

Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.

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Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.

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• Written

Tuesday 23 June 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Please come and join facilitators Brian & Steve along with our guest speaker Ellis Ellis from Vision Aid who will be getting hands on with some products from home assistive tech company Unwired Things.

• Local Peer Support Group