Search

Genes exist inside all the cells that make up your body. They contain genetic code (DNA) and provide instructions for constructing proteins, which are the building blocks of our bodies and perform a huge variety of roles.

The Eye Care Support Pathway is a new framework to ensure patients have timely access to information, advice and support throughout their eye care journey.

Are you affected by inherited sight loss? We are here to help. Retina UK is a national charity. We offer information and support to people affected by inherited sight loss to enable them to lead better lives today and fund medical research to accelerate the search for treatments for the future.

• Leaflet
• Audio
• Written

We regularly make applications for grants to fund our information and support projects and have recently been successful in securing £12,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund.

• News

Cataracts occur fairly frequently and at a relatively early age within the Retina UK community of people with inherited retinal conditions. A question that comes up over and over again is whether or not to have cataract surgery.

• Podcast
• Audio

There are about 125 million rod and cone cells within the retina that act as the eye's light receptors.

Join us to find out how your donations make a direct different and fund research.

• Webinar

Creating without limits: artistic expression and sight Loss

• Webinar

Sign up to receive regular updates from Retina UK and learn more about the most innovative research and technology news, upcoming events, fundraising and support services available.

Take on a challenge with #TeamRetinaUK! Run, jog or walk 10 miles in your neighbourhood.

• Run
• Close to home