What is Norrie Disease?
Imagine a world without sight, now imagine it without sound too.
Norrie Disease is a rare genetic condition causing blindness/severe visual impairment from birth, as well as many secondary conditions including progressive hearing loss.
What we do
The Norrie Disease Foundation is a UK based charity.
We promote pioneering research into Norrie Disease and provide vital support to families living with the condition.
Living with Norrie Disease
If you are visiting this site as a family with a diagnosis of Norrie Disease, we want you to know that you are not alone.
The Norrie community is growing, it is strong, and keen to support, hear and share experiences.
Donate or FundraiseResearch into Norrie disease is severely underfunded
You can help the Norrie Disease Foundation fund research that could completely change the lives of those living with the condition, and stop our blind community going deaf.
Donate or Fundraise for us.
Medical Advisory Board
The Norrie Disease Foundation is guided by the Scientific Medical Advisory Board in scientific matters including research efforts and direction.
Our board consists of renowned experts in the field and we are very grateful to them for giving their time and expertise.
Research
Our medical advisory board is driving Norrie research in the EU/UK.
If you are a healthcare professional or a researcher interested in Norrie Disease we would like to hear from you to explore how we can work together.
Latest news and family stories
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Article : Impact of sight and hearing loss in patients with Norrie Disease
Simon Reeve - NDF Ambassador
“Having an organisation like the Norrie Disease Foundation to raise awareness of the challenges people living with Norrie disease face and to provide vital support can make all the difference to the children and families affected.
I’m happy to be able to support a worthwhile charity.”
