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Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".

• Case study - community
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Find out more about Martyn Osborne's big win on the Retina UK Lottery and why he would recommend playing.

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Researchers who received funding from Retina UK have carried out experimental gene therapy that is reported to have led to ‘life changing improvements’ to sight for four children with inherited sight loss.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)

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.

• Case study - community
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Kathy joined Retina UK as Chair of Trustees in September 2024.

• Trustee
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Join 2000 walkers and trek 25km across the Capital.

• Walks & Treks
• London

The aim of these pages is to increase the level of awareness and understanding of genetic testing and genetic counselling among people living with inherited retinal dystrophies, empowering them to make fully informed decisions about their lives, healthcare and family planning.

Biotechnology company ProQR has announced that its clinical trials of sepofarsen for Leber congenital amaurosis type 10 and ultevursen for USH2A-mediated retinitis pigmentosa will be wound down with immediate effect.

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The cover of this edition celebrates the success of our amazing London Marathon team. Together they have raised more than £43,000.

• Look Forward
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