Gene therapy shows promise in tackling X-linked RP
Early results from clinical testing of a gene therapy to treat X-linked retinitis pigmentosa (XLRP) have shown partial reversal of sight loss in some patients.
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Look Forward – Spring 2026 – Issue 189
Inside: Our intrepid Sahara Trek #TeamRetinaUK tell us about their incredible experience. 2026 is now fully underway and we are excited to tell you about our plans. Could you take part in a challenge event or volunteer to do a bucket collection in London for Retina UK?
Look Forward – Winter 2025 – Issue 188
This is the final edition of Look Forward this year and what a year it has been! We’ve had some very positive feedback about our Conferences and the Big Give Christmas Challenge is back - a great opportunity to double your donation at no extra cost to you! We’ve included a handy ‘What’s on’ article which outlines some of our plans for 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our readers a very Merry Christmas and a happy and fulfilling New Year.
Look Forward – Summer 2025 – Issue 186
This edition marks the start of the charity's 50th anniversary year. It includes lots of ways to get involved over the next 12 months along with details of our Annual and Professionals' Conferences in September.
Look Forward – Summer 2026 – Issue 190
Our young adults got to grips with white water rafting recently, building confidence and resilience while having fun.
Look Forward – Autumn 2026 – Issue 191
Thank you to our fabulous 5K a Day in May supporters who raised more than £8,000 this year.
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Volunteer Impact Report
Our volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and their roles are essential to help support and enable people affected by inherited sight loss to live fulfilling lives.
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.