Welcome to Retina International
We are delighted to celebrate World Retina Day 2016 by welcoming you to our brand new website! Our site has been designed to deliver the latest information on retinal research & development from around the world in an easy to use format.
What We Do
For almost 40 years, Retina International (RI) has been the voice of patient-led voluntary groups, charities and foundations world wide who fund and support Retinal Research that is seeking a cure for Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Macular Degeneration, Ushers Syndrome & Allied Retinal Dystrophies.
ADVOCACY
We represent the voice of patient living with Retinal Dystrophies Globally in the development of policies that affect them.
RESEARCH
Researchers all over the world are investigating and identifying the causes of and potential cures for conditions causing Retinal Dystrophies, with the intention of developing treatments and, ultimately, cures.
PATIENT EMPOWERMENT
RI works hard to empower patients living with Retinal Dystrophies through education and capacity building projects and by providing support to emerging groups. Working together we can learn a lot.
Patient Information
Learn more about your eyes and the many inherited, rare and genetic forms of sight loss as well as age related and common diseases of the Retina.
Latest Updates
23 Sep 2016 | News
Genetic Testing is NOT a Luxury
21 Sep 2016 | News
European Reference Networks - ERN
21 Sep 2016 | News
Meeting on Patient Reported Outcome Measures
19 Sep 2016 | News