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We can provide all the support your organisation needs to work with us; from ideas to practical support and materials. The Retina UK team will help your contribution be as fun and rewarding as possible.

Giving a regular monthly or quarterly donation of any amount is a wonderful way to help Retina UK support the inherited sight loss community.

Our community is informed and knowledgeable about current research projects into the cause(s) of and treatments for these conditions.

Thank you to all those who completed our recent Sight Loss Survey – almost 700 of you took the time to share your experiences.

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Whether you are looking for practical information or emotional support, online, by phone or face-to-face, we’re here to help.

Autosomal recessive inheritance means that the faulty gene is on an autosome (any chromosome other than the sex chromosomes) and that both copies need to be faulty to cause sight loss

This page explains the different types of genetic tests: diagnostic testing, predictive testing, carrier testing and research testing

This October, join Retina UK on Halloween weekend (28 and 29 October 2023) and face your fears by taking on a Halloween skydive at various airfields around the UK.

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This November, join Retina UK on Bonfire weekend (4 and 5 November 2023) and face your fears by taking on a Bonfire skydive at various airfields around the UK.

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Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday, which in 2025 falls on Tuesday 4 March, could be a great opportunity to fundraise for Retina UK, whilst having fun and eating lots of yummy pancakes!