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There are about 125 million rod and cone cells within the retina that act as the eye's light receptors.
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Webinar: Visual hallucinations and Charles Bonnet syndrome
Prof Dominic Ffytche will provide an explanation of what Charles Bonnet Syndrome is, the science behind it, and share some potential coping strategies for people who experience visual hallucinations.
Webinar: Maximising your income – Social security support
Information about social security eligibility, highlighting the key benefits for people living with sight loss and top tips when completing your applications,
Frequently asked questions
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.
Why genes matter
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.
Leaflet: Introduction to the charity and a guide to services
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.
Podcast: Cataract surgery for people living with inherited sight loss
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.
Grant from The National Lottery Community Fund
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.
Gene therapy treatment Luxturna accepted for use in Scotland
Retina UK is delighted that the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has accepted the gene therapy Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec) for ongoing use by the NHS in Scotland.
Leaflet: Are you supporting someone with inherited sight loss
A guide for professionals. 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. We also support professionals working with them.