Retina UK set to feature in BBC Lifeline Appeal
Catch up on our BBC Lifeline Appeal from November 2025.
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Research opportunity for people with confirmed Stargardt disease
Please find below a research opportunity for people with confirmed stargardt disease.
Other Ways To Give
There are many other ways you can support Retina UK, including raising donations as you shop and sell online, and donating your foreign currency, stamps or shares.
Types of inherited sight loss
Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.
Fundraising FAQs
Fancy fundraising for Retina UK? Here’s a few pointers to help get you started.
Volunteering FAQs
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about volunteering for our charity.
Completed Research Project Outcomes
The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.
Brain stimulation may reduce hallucinations
UK researchers have discovered that passing a weak electrical current between electrodes on a person’s scalp may lead to a reduction in frequency of the visual hallucinations experienced by some people living with sight loss.
Charities demand increase in benefits
Charities representing blind and partially sighted people are urging the UK Government to increase benefits in line with inflation rather than wages, when a decision is made at the end of the month.
Retina UK’s Souper Tuesday
Be a souper-star and raise funds whilst having lunch for #TeamRetinaUK