Welcome to Retina International
In 2018 Retina International is celebrating 40 years promoting retinal research around the world
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
20 Jul 2018 | News
Advocacy News from FFB: The Faster Treatments and Cures for Eye Diseases Act
20 Jun 2018 | News
We are Hiring a Project Manager to Develop Education and Advocacy Tools
01 Jun 2018 | News