Optogenetics
The BBC covered a story on Monday 24 May about optogenetics partially restoring the sight of a man living with retinitis pigmentosa in France.
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New mechanism of disease discovered for Retinitis Pigmentosa
The team have found the cause of disease in the first ever family tree drawn up at Moorfields Eye Hospital over 35 years ago, which had remained unsolved until now.
ProQR announces agreement with Laboratoires Théa for inherited retinal disease programmes
Biotechnology company ProQR has announced that two of its RNA therapy development programmes for inherited sight loss are being acquired by Laboratoires Théa, a company specialising in eye care products.
Podcast: Cataract surgery for people living with inherited sight loss
Cataracts occur fairly frequently and at a relatively early age within the Retina UK community of people with inherited retinal conditions. A question that comes up over and over again is whether or not to have cataract surgery.
Great North Run 2024
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England.
Thames Path Challenge
Walk, jog or run this wonderful route along the River Thames. There are 100km, 50km and 25km challenge options.
Wolverhampton 10K 2025
Join thousands of runners in chasing a personal best, whilst supporting Retina UK and start and finish in the Molineux Stadium.
Webinar: Mark Goes to Las Vegas
Listen to our webinar to hear about our Information and Support Coordinator, Mark Baxter's, holiday in Las Vegas.
Bright Futures: Empowering young adults with inherited sight loss
Join us for an inspiring webinar where young adults living with sight loss share their extraordinary stories and insights
Cardiff Half Marathon 2025
The Cardiff Half Marathon has grown into one of the largest and most exciting road races in the United Kingdom. It is now one of Europe’s largest half marathons and is Wales’ largest mass participation event.