Visual impairment support
We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them.
Retina UK, Wharf House, Stratford Road, Buckingham, MK18 1TD

Contact phone

01280 821334 or 0300 111 4000 (helpline)

Contact email

helpline@RetinaUK.org.uk

Description

Retina UK is the national charity for families living with inherited retinal dystrophies. We fund research and provide information and support to those affected by inherited sight loss and the professionals who support them.

We support anyone with the following visual impairments: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Rod Cone dystrophy, Cone Rod dystrophy, Choroideremia, Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Bardet-Biedl syndrome (BBS), Usher syndrome, Stargardt disease.

Helpline: 0300 111 4000 – Our helpline is operated by volunteers all directly affected with a genetic eye disorder, who genuinely understand the issues faced with daily living.

Talk and Support – For people who prefer a regular call from someone who is affected with inherited sight loss and can offer a listening ear, provide information, hints and tips.

To find out more about the telephone, online, and face-to-face services offered by Retina UK please visit our website: www.RetinaUK.org.uk.

 

Updated: 23/08/2023