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The Spring 2023 edition of the Retina UK newsletter, Look Forward, which includes articles about our upcoming events, research updates and more.

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Dan found out he had retinitis pigmentosa in February 2022, but he feels it has been “on cards for years”. He said he had “an inkling something was up but never did anything about it: a typical guy I guess!”

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“Being part of something and feeling that you are not alone,” are just two of the positive benefits Cindy Peacock says she experiences as a volunteer with Retina UK.

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Katerina joined the Retina UK team at the start of 2023 after hearing about the charity through her involvement in a research project at the University of Bath, where she works as an academic.

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Rachael first noticed she had sight problems at the age of 15. She went to her local eye clinic, who said she had an astigmatism.

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Our community are the reason we are able to continue supporting those with inherited sight-loss conditions through research and practical support.

Tuesday 23 July, 7.00pm - 8.00pm - Online via Zoom - Guest speakers Kris Gibson, Sight Loss Advisor at Southampton Sight and Ian Morris, Head of Services at Open Sight.

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We always aim to provide a high standard of service to our community. If you are unhappy with any of our services it is important that you let us know.

Did you join either of our Conferences this year? You can read about them inside this edition of Look Forward. We’ve had some fantastic feedback from our delegates so if you weren’t able to attend, you can watch or listen to the recordings from the day on our website.

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Inside this edition, register now for our AI webinar on 7 December with Dr Nikolas Pontikos.

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