Retina UK Professionals’ Conference 2024
The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.
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BBC investigates unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa
The BBC World Service has undertaken an investigation of unproven treatments for retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and has produced a documentary film, called Blind Faith, which is available on BBC iPlayer.
Look Forward – Summer 2023 – Issue 180
Did you join either of our Conferences this year? You can read about them inside this edition of Look Forward. We’ve had some fantastic feedback from our delegates so if you weren’t able to attend, you can watch or listen to the recordings from the day on our website.
The Big Give Christmas Challenge 2022
Last year, with your help, we raised an incredible £53,752, which made great strides in helping our medical research recover from the pandemic.
Vitamin A supplements provides no vision benefit to RP patients
Research determines that taking high dose vitamin A supplements does not slow vision loss in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.
Remember Retina UK in your Will
Including a gift to Retina UK in your Will is an incredibly special way to help our vital work continue into the future.
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.
Meet our Trustee: Dr Martin Kirkup
Martin's son was diagnosed with Stargardt’s at a young age which has led Martin to take a close interest in the progress of research into Retinal disease.
Medical Advisory Board
Our Medical Advisory Board (MAB) advises our Board of Trustees in order that they can approve grants for research projects.