Webinar: Ask the Expert: Dr Roly Megaw
This time we are joined by Roly Megaw, Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at University of Edinburgh and NHS Lothian
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Webinar: Supporting Retina UK and what it can do for you
Our speakers tell us about the many positive impacts fundraising has had for them, including for their emotional wellbeing, and the many surprises along the way.
Webinar: Getting involved with Retina UK, the value of volunteering
Explore the value of volunteering with the Retina UK team, listen as they share their thoughts on volunteering and the benefits it’s brought them. From raising their self esteem and confidence, to securing employment.
Creating without limits: artistic expression and sight Loss
Creating without limits: artistic expression and sight Loss
Potential drug targets identified for RP
A recently published study has described numerous disease mechanisms that appear to be common across different types of inherited sight loss, suggesting that there is significant potential for drug treatments that could work regardless of the underlying causative gene.
Online information & support
Retina UK has a number of online support resources which we offer via social media.
Therapy development updates
There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.
Trusts and Foundations
Inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs) are the leading cause of blindness in working-age people in the UK, and children as young as eighteen-months are regularly diagnosed.
Beware of online adverts about treatments
The Retina UK community is sometimes targeted by adverts online or in social media, offering invasive treatments for inherited sight loss.