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Inherited progressive sight loss is caused by a range of rare genetic conditions. We specialise in those which affect the retina.

These are some of the most commonly asked questions about volunteering for our charity.

The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.

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.

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• Charles Bonnet Syndrome

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.

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Stem cells are a special type of cell, which under the right conditions can be encouraged to grow into any other type of cell in the body, including retinal cells (rods, cones and retinal pigment epithelial cells).

Electrical stimulation is under investigation to determine whether a small electric charge applied to the retina can stimulate the production of a number of important biological ‘factors’ that in turn could trigger light-sensitive cells (photoreceptors) to regenerate.

Growth factors are substances that promote the health and function of cells and tissues in the body.

A recording of the 45th Retina UK Annual Conference on 9 July 2022. The Conference was held at the Macdonald Burlington Hotel in Birmingham and also online.

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A general overview of the clinical trials process and practicalities, including issues to consider if you are given the opportunity to take part.

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