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Different inherited sight loss conditions present noticeable symptoms at different times.

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Tuesday 10 December 2024, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - via Zoom - Come and join Richard & Rachael to hear from our guest speaker, Anthony Gough, Trustee at North Wales Accessible Holidays for Blind and Visually Impaired.

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Emily Kearney is mum to four boys, aged four to 13, two of whom are living with an inherited sight loss condition.

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Including a gift to Retina UK in your Will is an incredibly special way to help our vital work continue into the future.

Biotechnology company ProQR has announced encouraging results from its phase 1/2 clinical trial of an innovative treatment for sight loss caused by faults in a specific section of the USH2A gene.

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Retina UK is delighted to announce that it has awarded three new research grants worth more than £870,000.

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• Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA)
• Retinitis pigmentosa

Back for 2023, the virtual TCS London Marathon lets you join our team close to home and get your marathon medal!

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Volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and essential to our ability to achieve our vision of a world where all those affected by inherited retinal conditions are able to live a fulfilling life.

James Birtley is a Retina UK supporter and volunteer who is living with retinitis pigmentosa. He is also a scientist with a particular interest in the structure of proteins, the complex molecules that form the building blocks of our bodies.

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There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.

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