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Genetic counsellors are specially trained healthcare professionals with extensive scientific knowledge who spend time talking to families living with inherited conditions.

We are proud to launch our new Young Persons Project, which will play a significant role in providing impactful and timely support for young people with inherited sight loss and mental health challenges, across the UK.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Take on Ben Nevis and be rewarded with the feeling that you have just hiked the UK’s highest mountain for Retina UK.

• Walks & Treks
• Scotland

Are you affected by inherited sight loss? We are here to help.

Dr Nikolas Pontikos is a Senior Research Fellow at UCL Institute of Ophthalmology, and has been working on inherited retinal conditions for several years.

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• Written

Our vision is a world where everyone with inherited sight loss is able to live a fulfilling life.

If you, or a close relative, are living with a genetic sight loss condition, there may be a chance that your children will inherit it.

This classic circular route takes on the highest trails, ridges and summits around the Dark Peak. Covering 21 miles and ascending almost 1400m, sign up today and support Retina UK.

• Walks & Treks
• United Kingdom

Nestled within the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park are the renowned Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Can you take them on and support Retina UK?

• Walks & Treks
• United Kingdom

Nestled within the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park are the renowned Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Can you take them on and support Retina UK?

• Walks & Treks
• United Kingdom