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Therapy development updates
There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.
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.
Meet our supporters: James Clubb
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
Regular Giving
Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.
Involving our community
Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.
Sirius clinical trial – Exon 13 mutation of USH2A
Prof Mariya Moosajee at Moorfields Eye Hospital has asked us to share the message below about the clinical trial she is running. This trial is for a treatment that targets a particular section of the USH2A gene.
Hampshire Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 15 November 2025, 12.30pm - 3.30pm - In-person - Come and join the Hampshire group for a festive in-person get together and lunch at the Jolly Farmer Pub & Restaurant in Winchester.
West Midlands Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 6 December 2025, 2.00pm - 4.00pm - In-person - Please come and join Perm and the group for a festive social catch up over a Bottomless Brunch at The Railway pub in Birmingham City Centre.
London & South East Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 29 November 2025, 12.30pm - 3.00pm / 3.30pm - 5.30pm - Come and join Bhavini and the London & SE Peer Support Group for a unique festive candle making experience at Somerset House followed by an optional dinner at Frankie & Benny's on the Strand.