Research update – ProQR
In February 2022, ProQR announced a disappointing outcome for their phase 2/3 trial of sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 (LCA10).
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Funding paves the way for achromatopsia
A research project funded by Retina UK helped pave the way to a new gene therapy that has recently produced encouraging results in two young people with achromatopsia, a condition that causes complete colour-blindness and poor overall vision from birth.
Look Forward – Spring 2023 – Issue 179
The Spring 2023 edition of the Retina UK newsletter, Look Forward, which includes articles about our upcoming events, research updates and more.
Look Forward – Summer 2022 – Issue 177
We’re all still buzzing from our recent conferences. We do hope you enjoyed them as much as we did. If you weren’t able to join us, then you can watch or listen to the recordings on our website.
Meet our community: James Clarke
Aged 20, James was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at a routine eye appointment in September 2015 and registered partially sighted, just prior to buying his first car and taking his driving test.
Tyne & Wear Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 12 October, 1.00pm - 7.00pm - *Rescheduled from 10 August* Come and join us for our second collaborative in-person event of 2024 with Northern Alliance VIP's when we return to The Bridge Hotel in Newcastle.
For professionals
Information for healthcare professionals: Genetic testing and counselling in inherited retinal disease
Exciting developments for new treatment research
In recent years there has, understandably, been a lot of excitement around cutting-edge therapies that target the specific genetic faults underlying inherited sight loss.
Look Forward – Spring 2022 – Issue 176
This edition of Look Forward is packed full of details of our plans for 2022. There is so much going on and being able to get together in person is a big part of that.