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.
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.
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
Tour Of Pembrokeshire 2025
With 3 distances to choose from, you could be cycling through the stunning Pembrokeshire landscape whilst supporting the vital work of Retina UK in 2025.
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.
Hackney Half Marathon 2025
Run through London’s most creative and inspiring borough with vibrant street art and entertainment on course and celebrate your 13.1 mile achievement with thousands in Hackney, complete with music, food, drink and wellbeing activities.
Robin Hood Half Marathon 2025
This iconic race starts and finishes in Victoria Embankment and is undulating, so not all flat. It is a picturesque route taking you along Victoria Embankment, past Nottingham Castle, near the Robin Hood Statue, and through the city.