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My name is Mark Baxter and from an early age I was diagnosed with a deteriorating retinal eye condition called retinitis pigmentosa or RP for short, which will slowly lead to blindness.

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Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK.

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Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.

A general overview of the clinical trials process and practicalities, including issues to consider if you are given the opportunity to take part.

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Your doctor or genetic counsellor will spend some time asking about other people in your family to try to work out the way in which your particular faulty gene has been passed down through the generations – this is referred to as the inheritance pattern.

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.

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We are supported by some truly inspirational fundraisers. Whether they are running a Marathon, holding a bake sale or doing something else, we are very grateful for your support.

Inside this edition, register now for our AI webinar on 7 December with Dr Nikolas Pontikos.

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Our monthly e-Newsletter featuring the latest updates from Retina UK. Subscribe now to receive these updates directly to your email.

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We are proud to launch our new Young Persons Project, which will play a significant role in providing impactful and timely support for young people with inherited sight loss and mental health challenges, across the UK.

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