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RECORDING: Professionals’ Conference – 23 June 2023
A recording of the Retina UK Professionals' Conference on 8 July 2022. The Conference was held at the University of Westminster, Marylebone Campus in London and online.
Webinar: Fitness, blisters and fundraising
Have you ever been tempted to take part in the TCS London Marathon? In 2022 the TCS London Marathon raised £58.3 million for charity so it’s a vital source of income.
Funding paves the way for achromatopsia
A research project funded by Retina UK helped pave the way to a new gene therapy that has recently produced encouraging results in two young people with achromatopsia, a condition that causes complete colour-blindness and poor overall vision from birth.
Frequently asked questions
These frequently asked questions should provide a response for most of the queries you might raise.
Skydiving
Various dates and locations available. Skydiving is an exhilarating experience, and you can do this while supporting our cause.
Clinics
Genetic testing and counselling services are usually coordinated through a main hospital where the eye clinic or clinical service is based; some also have clinics in local hospitals across the service’s area.
Our commitment to lived experience employment
In April 2022 we joined with another seven leading sight loss organisations to make a public commitment to increasing the number of blind and partially sighted people employed within our sector, including at senior management level.
Frequently asked questions
These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.
Meet a Researcher: Dr Rachel Taylor
Dr Rachel Taylor is part of the UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) team at the University of Manchester.