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The aim of the site is to increase the level of awareness and understanding of genetic testing and genetic counselling among people living with inherited retinal dystrophies, empowering them to make fully informed decisions about their lives, healthcare and family planning.
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.
We are proud to announce that Amar Latif - adventurer, entrepreneur, TV presenter and public speaker - is to join Retina UK as a volunteer ambassador.
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.
A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 23 June 2023. The Conference was held at the University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus in London and online.
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
The Dr Jessie Mole lecture was inaugurated on 10 December 2001, in recognition of Jessie's outstanding contribution to BRPS, then RP Fighting Blindness and now Retina UK.
Are you supporting someone with inherited sight loss? We are here to help.
Kathy joined Retina UK as Chair of Trustees in September 2024.
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.
