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This edition of Look Forward includes the very latest news about an experimental therapy by Retina UK funded researchers, an article about one of our PhD students, a calendar of events in 2025, the usual research news round-up and lots more. Please take the time to complete our Sight Loss Survey, enclosed with this edition. You can find out more about the Survey.
Welcome to the winter edition of Look Forward. It’s packed full of news from our Conferences, the latest research news and an interview with Hassina Zeriri, one of our funded PhD students.
We have also included details of lots of ways you can get involved with Retina UK over the coming months, along with some suggested festive fundraising for the Christmas period.
Stargardt disease is the most common form of juvenile macular dystrophy (or inherited degeneration).
The content on this site will have answered some of your queries about inherited sight loss and associated syndromes, but everyone’s circumstances are different and you may have further questions.
The Retina UK Professionals’ Conference is aimed at anyone who works with our community in a professional capacity.
Many research studies could not take place without the participation of people living with inherited sight loss.
The Retina UK Annual Conference will be held on Saturday 20 September. You can join the Conference in-person or online.
Could you take on an adventure of a lifetime for Retina UK and take part in the Sahara Desert Trek in November 2025?
Volunteers are highly valued members of the Retina UK team and essential to our ability to achieve our vision of a world where all those affected by inherited retinal conditions are able to live a fulfilling life.
There are many ongoing clinical and laboratory studies around the world, exploring innovative approaches to treating inherited sight loss.
