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Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease

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

Thursday 6 February, 7.00pm - 8.30pm - via Zoom - Are you aged 18 to 30 and living with an inherited retinal dystrophy? Then come and join us for our first online social of 2025.

• Local Peer Support Group

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.

• News
• Retinitis pigmentosa

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.

• Look Forward
• Audio
• Written

Last year, with your help, we raised an incredible £53,752, which made great strides in helping our medical research recover from the pandemic.

• Podcast
• Audio

Research determines that taking high dose vitamin A supplements does not slow vision loss in people with retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

• News

Joining us for an "Ask the Expert" session is Dr Roly Megaw.

• Webinar
• Audio
• Video

Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.

Including a gift to Retina UK in your Will is an incredibly special way to help our vital work continue into the future.