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The following projects were being funded by Retina UK and have recently come to an end.

Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.

Growth factors are substances that promote the health and function of cells and tissues in the body.

Several groups around the world are investigating the use of retinal transplantation in the treatment of inherited retinal diseases.

Dr Rachel Taylor is part of the UK Inherited Retinal Dystrophy Consortium (UKIRDC) team at the University of Manchester.

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Tomasz Tomkiewicz is undertaking a PhD studentship funded by Retina UK and The Macular Society.

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Simon spent 40 years as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke.

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Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".

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These are some of the most commonly asked questions about genetic testing and counselling.

Progress towards treatments for inherited retinal conditions continues to gather pace and there’s been lots going on in the last few months, with more and more approaches being explored. This round-up gives a flavour of the variety of developments, including plenty that are not specific to a particular genetic fault.

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