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These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.

Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.

Clock up 100 miles on your bike with this virtual challenge.

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Are you affected by inherited sight loss? We are here to help. Retina UK is a national charity. We offer information and support to people affected by inherited sight loss to enable them to lead better lives today and fund medical research to accelerate the search for treatments for the future.

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Saturday 11 April 2026, 11.00am - 1.00pm - In-person - Come and join Valerie and the group for our first meeting of 2026 when we return to the Festival Theatre, Edinburgh to hear from guest speaker Chloe Brotherton, PhD Student working with Dr Roly Megaw.

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Monday 30 March 2026, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Via Zoom - Come and join James and the group for their latest online social catch up.

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Saturday 21 March 2026, 3.00pm - 8.00pm - In-person - Come and join Rachael and the group for their latest in-person meeting at The Waldorf pub for a social get together and catch up.

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Cataracts occur fairly frequently and at a relatively early age within the Retina UK community of people with inherited retinal conditions. A question that comes up over and over again is whether or not to have cataract surgery.

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We regularly make applications for grants to fund our information and support projects and have recently been successful in securing £12,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.

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