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Therapy development updates
There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.
ProQR announces agreement with Laboratoires Théa for inherited retinal disease programmes
Biotechnology company ProQR has announced that two of its RNA therapy development programmes for inherited sight loss are being acquired by Laboratoires Théa, a company specialising in eye care products.
Meet our supporters: James Clubb
James was part of #TeamRetinaUK in 2020 when he took part in the first ever Virtual London Marathon. He talks about his experience and his motivation.
Regular giving
Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.
Edinburgh Local Peer Support Group
Thursday 19 September, 11.00am - 1.00pm - In-person - Come and join us at the Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion for a special focus group with Dr. Roly Megaw.
Belfast Local Peer Support Group
Tuesday 24 September, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and join the Belfast Bumpers Group for an online catch up where we will be talking about volunteering for Retina UK.
Hampshire Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 12 October, 10.30am - 3.30pm - In-person - Come and join the Hampshire group for a visit to the Tudor House and Garden in historic Southampton, followed by a pub lunch.
Belfast Local Peer Support Group
Saturday 5 October, 10.00am - In-person - Come and join the Belfast Bumpers Group for a day out in Londonderry with lunch at The Exchange restaurant followed by a walk around The Derry Walls.
National Peer Support Group
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and hear from our guest speaker Gwyneth Boyes, the Blind Baker at our Autumn meeting.