Stem cells
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).
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Joint statement on benefits and employment support
As a coalition of sight loss charities, we are calling on the Government to make the benefit system and employment support fit for purpose for blind and partially sighted people.
A fond farewell and a warm welcome
After more than 10 years of service as Chair of the Board of Trustees, Don Grocott has retired.
Birthday Fundraising
Mark your special day, whilst fundraising for people with inherited sight loss.
Vitamin A supplements provides no vision benefit to RP patients
Research determines that taking high dose vitamin A supplements does not slow vision loss in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Taking part in the 2021 Virtual London Marathon
Caryn talks about her experience taking part in the 2021 Virtual London Marathon.
Meet our Trustee: Roger Backhouse
Roger has retinitis pigmentosa, as do his son, mother and grandfather. He was officially diagnosed aged 16.
Meet our volunteers: Martin Hills
Martin started volunteering for Retina UK in 2014 after retiring as a Chartered Civil Engineer.
Learning from your experiences
Thank you to all those who completed our recent Sight Loss Survey – almost 700 of you took the time to share your experiences.
Meet our Trustee: Ashley Grist, Treasurer
Ashley is currently the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, International for Vertex Pharmaceuticals.