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

Nanoscope Therapeutics has announced positive results from their two year randomised controlled phase 2b optogenetic therapy trial for late-stage retinitis pigmentosa (RP).

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• Retinitis pigmentosa

Inside this edition, set yourself a challenge in 2024, plus find out about our brand new lottery.

• Look Forward
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Progress towards treatments for inherited retinal conditions continues to gather pace and there’s been lots going on in the last few months, with more and more approaches being explored. This round-up gives a flavour of the variety of developments, including plenty that are not specific to a particular genetic fault.

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For almost 50 years, Retina UK has funded the best science, searching for genes and treatments for everyone living with inherited retinal dystrophies (IRDs). Support the search for treatments for everyone and join our campaign to build the ultimate Gene Team of tomorrow.

In 2023, the annual Isle of Wight walk in support of Retina UK will return. Starting at Ryde Pier, walkers will follow a five mile scenic walk with spectacular views.

• Walks & Treks
• Isle of Wight

Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and walk, jog or run 25, 50 or 100km of the spectacular Jurassic Coast – a World Heritage Site.

• Walks & Treks
• Jurassic Coast

Now in it’s 11th year – take on this Capital to Coast challenge!

• Walks & Treks
• London

Walk, jog, or run 25, 50 or 100km with the Lake District Challenge and take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace.

• Walks & Treks
• Lake District

Walk, jog or run 25, 50 or 100km from the Bakewell Base Camp and take in Derbyshire’s finest scenery.

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• Peak District