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Retina UK formed in 1976 as a voluntary organisation and is now helping to fund and develop treatments for genetic eye conditions. But for the first time in its history, it is conducting a wide-ranging piece of research into the lives of people who have genetic sight loss. Chief Executive Tina Houllaghan explains why.
Tom Walker meets a keen blind archer from west Wales, who says the sport helped him out of his depression.
And the Milton Mountaineers celebrate 50 years of gaining summits with a climb up Mount Snowdon.
Presenter: Peter White
By BBC Radio 45
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Retina UK formed in 1976 as a voluntary organisation and is now helping to fund and develop treatments for genetic eye conditions. But for the first time in its history, it is conducting a wide-ranging piece of research into the lives of people who have genetic sight loss. Chief Executive Tina Houllaghan explains why.
Tom Walker meets a keen blind archer from west Wales, who says the sport helped him out of his depression.
And the Milton Mountaineers celebrate 50 years of gaining summits with a climb up Mount Snowdon.
Presenter: Peter White

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