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Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) is a rare genetic eye disease that appears at birth or in the first few months of life.

Pattern dystrophy is an umbrella term for a group of retinal conditions. It is characterized by various patterns of pigment deposition within the macula.

Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime for Retina UK and take part in the Sahara Desert Trek in November 2025?

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Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) causes people who have lost a lot of sight to see things that aren’t real (hallucinations).

Many research studies could not take place without the participation of people living with inherited sight loss.

Refsum syndrome is an inherited metabolic condition, associated with elevated phytanic acid plasma levels, which impacts many body systems.

The Retina UK Annual Conference will be held on Saturday 20 September. You can join the Conference in-person or online.

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X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS) is an inherited condition that causes early loss of mainly central vision in males.

James, who lives with retinitis pigmentosa, is running the TCS London Marathon in April 2025 to raise vital funds for Retina UK.

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These very rare syndromes (NARP, Bassen-Kornweig, PXE, Norrie) affect the eyes as well as other parts of the body.