Birthday Fundraising
Mark your special day, whilst fundraising for people with inherited sight loss.
Search
Search results
Amar Latif ‘delighted’ to be an ambassador for Retina UK
We are proud to announce that Amar Latif - adventurer, entrepreneur, TV presenter and public speaker - is to join Retina UK as a volunteer ambassador.
Meet our supporters: Ashley Campbell
Ashley has completed the London Marathon numerous times. He was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2021 and talks here about his experience.
Who we are
Retina UK is a charity. Our Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic management of the organisation and delivery of our charitable objectives.
BBC investigates unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa
The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
Getting a referral
If you have a diagnosis of an inherited retinal condition, or you are a close relative of somebody living with one of these conditions, you are entitled to access testing and genetic counselling.
Nanoscope Announces topline results from randomised phase 2B trial of MCO-010 for retinitis pigmentosa
Nanoscope Therapeutics has announced positive results from their two year randomised controlled phase 2b optogenetic therapy trial for late-stage retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
Frequently asked questions
The following questions are often asked by people contacting Retina UK.
Volunteering FAQs
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about volunteering for our charity.
Gene therapy shows promise in tackling X-linked RP
Early results from clinical testing of a gene therapy to treat X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) have shown partial reversal of sight loss in some patients.