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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.
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.
Meet a Researcher: Stéphanie Cornelis and Mubeen Khan
The project aims to develop a cost effective method of examining the entire ABCA4 gene to look for variations that might cause disease.
From isolation to exploration
During Loneliness Awareness Week, we're hosting a special webinar to address the challenges faced by individuals with sight loss when it comes to travel and mobility.
Major innovation award
Retina UK invites expressions of interest to their first major innovation grant call, which will result in an award of up to £1million over five years as a strategic and targeted investment to result in transformative impact for therapy for inherited retinal dystrophy.